Columbus Blue Jackets Launch 2025 Summer Mobile Tour Across Ohio

The Columbus Blue Jackets are rolling out the 2025 Summer Mobile Tour, a summer-long celebration packed with hockey, games, and community stops across Ohio.

What’s the Blue Jackets Summer Mobile Tour?

The Blue Jackets Summer Mobile Tour returns bigger than ever, hitting eight new Ohio stops from late April through September. Fans of all ages can climb aboard a custom-wrapped Blue Jackets vehicle loaded with interactive games, photo ops, and chances to win autographed gear, tickets, and other exclusive prizes.

The tour kicks off April 26 at the Cap City Marathon and winds through festivals, fairs, and parades—including the Columbus PRIDE Parade on June 14 and the Grandview Hop on June 28. The Blue Jackets sit 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 40-30 record and are on a two-game losing streak heading into the summer.

What can fans do at each stop?

At every stop, the tour brings the puck to the people. Kids and adults can test skills in the Inflatable Hockey Challenge, try their luck on the Plinko Prize Board, and snap photos with the team mascot, Stinger. Some events also feature live appearances by Stinger, giving fans a close-up look at the club’s furry ambassador.

Select stops like the Delaware Arts Festival on May 17-19 and the Columbus Taco Fest on May 24-25 are brand-new this year. The tour’s route stretches from Cincinnati’s Washington Park on June 25 to OktoberFest in Westerville on September 5-7, packing hockey fun into summer weekends across the state.

Why does this matter for Columbus?

The Mobile Tour isn’t just about games—it’s a bridge between the team and the city. By popping up at community events, the Blue Jackets deepen local ties and introduce hockey to new fans before the 2025–26 season starts. The club’s 40-30 record shows a team fighting for playoff position, and the tour keeps the buzz alive all summer.

Stinger’s appearances add a playful punch, turning a summer outing into a Blue Jackets moment. Whether it’s a food truck festival or a holiday parade, the tour plants the team’s flag in neighborhoods far beyond Nationwide Arena.

What’s next for the Blue Jackets?

The Summer Mobile Tour runs through September, wrapping up at OktoberFest on September 7. Fans can track the schedule and updates on social media at @BlueJacketsNHL or BlueJackets.com/MobileTour.

The club’s summer push keeps the focus on hockey while the team gears up for training camp. With the 2025–26 season on the horizon, the tour plants seeds for another run at the playoffs—even if the Blue Jackets are nursing a two-game losing streak right now.