{{Short description|Arena in Columbus, Ohio, US}} {{distinguish|text=Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Use American English|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox venue | name = Covelli Center | nickname = | fullname = | former_names = | logo_image = | logo_caption = | image = File:Covelli Center at Ohio State University.jpg | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | pushpin_map = USA Ohio#USA | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Ohio##Location in the United States | address = 2640 Fred Taylor Drive | location = Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | coordinates = {{coord|40|0|50|N|83|1|40|W|type:landmark_region:US|display=inline,title}} | type = Multi-purpose stadium | event = Sport | broke_ground = September 2017 | built = | opened = {{Start date|2019|06|04|df=y}} | renovated = | expanded = | owner = Ohio State University | operator = Ohio State University Department of Athletics | surface = | scoreboard = | production = | cost = $48.9 million | architect = Moody Nolan/Populous | builder = | project_manager = | structural_engineer = Pinnacle Infotech | services_engineer = | general_contractor = Gilbane Building Company | main_contractors = | seating_type = Bleacher, standing Room | record_attendance = | dimensions = | acreage = | volume = | tenants = Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAA)<br/>Women’s basketball (secondary) 2019–present<br>Fencing 2019–present<br>Men's gymnastics 2019–present<br>Women's gymnastics 2019–present<br>Men's volleyball 2019–present<br>Women's volleyball 2019–present<br>Wrestling 2019–present | embedded = | website = {{URL|https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/athletics/facilities/covelli-center/|OhioStateBuckeyes.com}} | public_transit = COTA & CABS | seating_capacity = 3,700 }}
The '''Covelli Center''' is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The 3,700-seat facility is situated at 2640 Fred Taylor Drive, the area provides a home to seven varsity sports teams. The building is attached the Jennings Wrestling Practice Facility.
== About == The {{convert|100000|ft2}} facility was opened on June 4, 2019, and serves as the home to the fencing, men's and women's gymnastics, men's and women's volleyball, and wrestling programs. The site also occasionally serves as a venue for the women's basketball team. This state-of-the-art arena is able to be configured to accommodate several athletic events and includes 10 locker rooms, seven coach's offices as well as athletic training and meeting spaces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-state-athletics-celebrates-grand-opening-of-covelli-center|title=Ohio State Athletics celebrates grand opening of Covelli Center|last=Wynn|first=Sarah|date=2019-06-18|website=WSYX|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref>
Construction of the arena began in September 2017 and was originally slated to open in 2018, but was delayed until June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fod.osu.edu/news/2019/06/04/news-ohio-state-new-covelli-center-thrills-coaches|title=In the News: Ohio State new Covelli Center thrills coaches {{!}} Facilities Operations and Development|website=fod.osu.edu|access-date=2019-06-04}}</ref>
According to Ohio State, the facility hosted 158 student-athletes, 58 competitions and around 1,500 youth campers in its first year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/athletics/facilities/covelli-center/|title=Covelli Center|date=2018-05-17|website=Ohio State Buckeyes|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref>
== Plans == The building was originally intended to replace the aging St. John Arena, which was built in 1956. After a public outcry, university officials changed the plan and built it in its current location. However, with the new location, 50 graduate-student apartments were torn down in Buckeye Village. Additionally, it raised the cost from an estimated $30 million to nearly $50 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thelantern.com/2018/01/construction-of-covelli-arena-displaces-buckeye-village-residents/|title=Construction of Covelli Arena disrupts Buckeye Village residents|date=2018-01-09|website=The Lantern|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref>
== Naming == The facility was named after Sam Covelli after he and his wife Caryn donated $10 million towards the project. Covelli is the founder and president of Covelli Enterprises, which is the largest Panera Bread franchisee. The remaining costs for the project were raised through private donors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohio-state-athletics-celebrates-grand-opening-of-covelli-center|title=Ohio State Athletics celebrates grand opening of Covelli Center|last=Wynn|first=Sarah|date=2019-06-18|website=WSYX|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref>
== Tenants == * Women's basketball – Hosting select games at the Covelli Center * Fencing * Men's and women's volleyball – Practice and match facility for both teams * Men's and women's gymnastics – Meet facility * Wrestling – Meet facility
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==External links== * {{Official website|https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/2023/5/22/covelli-center}}
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