If you plan on going to the 2025 Stadium Series Game, get there early because the NHL has put together an eventful day on the banks of the Olentangy.

Before the Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, hockey fans are invited to join the NHL and its corporate partners at the Honda NHL PreGame. This free hockey festival and tailgate will be open on Saturday,

Ohio Stadium is slowly becoming an ice rink. Here's what Ohio State President Ted Carter had to say about the process.

Hockey fans in Columbus will have the chance to to celebrate the sport in style ahead of theNavy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series.

Ohio Stadium has played host to numerous events over its very long history, including numerous matchups between teams from Columbus and Michigan. There will be another one on March 1, but this will be very different from others it has hosted.

The free Honda NHL PreGame will be hosted at The O on Lane and Riverwatch Tower parking lots from noon to 5 p.m.

The Stadium Series game will be played on Saturday, March 1st, at the Shoe. The puck drops at 6 P.M. Ohio Stadium seats 102,780 people. It will be the first time ever that the Shoe will host a hockey rink.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson (3) defends Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno, right, in front of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, left, in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP

Ohio State President Ted Carter discusses the upcoming NHL Stadium Series game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium.