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Schottenstein Showdown: Olivia Rodrigo Plots Two-Night Columbus Takeover

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Published on May 01, 2026
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Columbus is in for a double-header of heartbreak anthems. Olivia Rodrigo has announced The Unraveled Tour, a 65-date arena run backing her forthcoming album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, with back-to-back nights locked in at the Schottenstein Center on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30, 2026. Early access will be limited to an American Express presale, with general public tickets following soon after, and Wolf Alice is slated to open both Columbus shows.

The American Express presale opens Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 p.m. local time and runs through Wednesday, May 6 at 10:00 p.m., with the general on-sale beginning Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m. local time, according to Ticketmaster. Industry coverage also notes the tour will feature a limited batch of $20 “Silver Star” tickets released at a later date to keep at least some seats within reach, while Forbes lays out buy-time tips and timing for those discount programs.

Openers will rotate by city, but Wolf Alice is listed as support for many of the early North American stops, including both Columbus dates. Other support acts named for select shows include Devon Again, Die Spitz, Grace Ives and The Last Dinner Party, according to tour listings. Billboard and local venue notices quickly circulated the full announcement and lineup.

Where to hunt for discounts

Resale listings are already creeping above face value, and Cleveland.com has flagged a few early promo codes for fans willing to shop around: TicketNetwork's code "tixdeal15" (15% off), Vivid Seats' "cleveland20" ($20 off purchases of $200 or more), and SeatGeek's "take5" ($5 off orders of $300 or more). The same roundup shows sample resale prices in roughly the $370 to $430 range for the Oct. 29 and 30 Schottenstein Center dates, though those numbers are likely to swing as presale and on-sale inventories shift.

How to avoid paying extra

To stay at face value, stick with official channels. Start at OliviaRodrigo.com or Ticketmaster when sales open and be ready to move fast at checkout time. The Amex presale requires payment with an eligible American Express Card, and Ticketmaster notes purchase limits and mobile-entry requirements that can affect how quickly you get through the process. Ticketmaster also spells out accessible-ticket options and other purchase details for the tour.

Whether you plan to chase the Amex presale or lean on resale promo codes, it helps to set alerts and compare final totals before you lock anything in, since early resale snapshots suggest prices will be volatile. For the full list of available discounts and the sample resale figures mentioned here, check the Cleveland.com breakdown.