Columbus Blue Jackets Fanbase Analytics

2026-27 season · Eastern Conference, Metropolitan Division

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Home Games

Avg Attendance

16,060

Capacity %

86.8%

Wiki Views (30d)

34,549

Arena Rating

4.7 ★

10,489 Google reviews

Franchise Value

$1.30B

Forbes 2025

Nationwide Arena

Capacity

18,500

Opened

2000

Location

Columbus, OH, USA

Metro Population

2,180,271

Median Household Income (Metro, USD)

$70,000

DMA

Columbus (#32)

Traditions & Atmosphere

Goal Song

Fire by Ohio Players

Signature Chant

CBJ! CBJ!

Cannon (2007) — Civil War-era cannon fires after every home goal, every period start, and every win
Stinger (2000) — Mascot since 2000

Attendance Trend — 2026-27 Season

Each dot is a home game; dashed line marks listed arena capacity. Dots at or above capacity are shown in indigo (standing-room sales), below capacity in red, and outdoor / neutral-site games in amber (clamped to the top of the chart so they don't distort the scale).

Business — Forbes 2025

Franchise Value

$1.30B

Annual Revenue

$161M

Operating Income

$19M

Source: Forbes Team Profile (forbes.com/teams). Revenue and operating income are most recent published season figures.

Stanley Cup History

Stanley Cups

Last Cup

Never

Founded

2000

Columbus Blue Jackets; never reached Stanley Cup Final

Recent Home Games

Date	Opponent	Attendance	Capacity	% Full
2026-11-03	Colorado Avalanche	14,959	18,500	80.9%
2026-10-24	Vegas Golden Knights	16,451	18,500	88.9%
2026-10-20	Toronto Maple Leafs	15,073	18,500	81.5%
2026-10-17	New York Rangers	16,021	18,500	86.6%
2026-10-13	Florida Panthers	13,538	18,500	73.2%
2026-10-09	Pittsburgh Penguins	17,057	18,500	92.2%
2026-10-03	Utah Mammoth	17,176	18,500	92.8%
2026-10-01	Buffalo Sabres	18,207	18,500	98.4%