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Fortress Obetz is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex in Obetz, Ohio. Its bleacher system holds 6,500 people. Including standing room for events such as concerts, Fortress Obetz can hold nearly 20,000 people. It opened in 2017 on the site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway[1] and hosted the 2020 Ohio High School Football Championship games.
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Former names | Columbus Motor Speedway |
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Location | Obetz, Ohio |
Coordinates | 39.8871427°N 82.9467764°W |
Owner | Village of Obetz |
Operator | Village of Obetz |
Capacity | 6,500 |
Construction | |
Broke ground | 2016 |
Built | 2017 |
Opened | May 6, 2017 |
Construction cost | $35 million |
Tenants | |
Ohio Machine (MLL) (2017–2018) | |
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Fortress Obetz |
In September 2016, Obetz purchased the Columbus Motor Speedway. Obetz developed it into a community asset to host concerts, farmers’ markets, trade shows, sporting events including rugby, festivals, and other community activities. This 50 acre, $15 million project was completed in the fall of 2017. The first event was held on May 6, 2017, for the first home game of the Ohio Machine against the Rochester Rattlers.[2] Later that year, Fortress Obetz hosted the high school football game between Hamilton Township and Groveport Madison on August 31, 2017. Even though Obetz is home to these two school districts, they had not competed against each other in football in over 50 years. In its inaugural year, Fortress Obetz held events such as the annual Obetz Zucchinifest and Fashion Meets Music Festival. Currently, the home field for Bishop Ready High School football team.
Fortress Obetz seats 6,500 in multiple seating levels. The stadium has multiple video boards. Additionally, the facility features concessions, bathroom facilities, parking, and premium hospitality options. An example of modular construction, Fortress Obetz was built out of 122 shipping containers by Falcon Structures of Manor, TX.[3]
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