Gameday Guide

Ohio Stadium

Columbus, Ohio

MAX BAG
5" x 8" x 1"
TRANSIT
Bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
RIDESHARE
Available
CAPACITY
102,780

What size bag can I bring?

5" x 8" x 1"
MAX BAG SIZE
Review the official bag policy before you arrive. No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

Getting in

Transit. A complimentary West Campus shuttle runs from Mount Hall Loop (west campus parking lots) to the Transit Hub near the RPAC, from six hours before kickoff until one hour after the game.
Rideshare. Taxi and rideshare pickup/dropoff are located along Borror Drive near the Schottenstein Center and at the intersection of 17th and Neil Avenue; on event days the rideshare app directs riders to those pickup locations. Drivers cannot pick up near Ohio Stadium on event days due to traffic patterns and security checkpoints.
Tailgating. Vehicles and all tailgate activities/equipment must fit within the 8.5'x15' space provided in surface lots and garages; vehicles larger than the space must purchase an RV permit. There are no in-and-out privileges (one entrance per permit), saving of parking spaces is not permitted, and spaces are first-come, first-served. Tailgate equipment (trailers, tents, porta-johns, food & beverage, etc.) may not occupy vacant spaces, crosswalks, pedestrian thoroughfares, or drive lanes, or interfere with traffic flow. Freestanding signs must be no larger than 4x4 feet; ground-penetrating signs are not allowed without approval; canvassing, solicitation, and product sales are prohibited. Tents may be set up no earlier than 5:00pm on the Thursday before a home game in grass areas, and may not be erected inside parking lots until after 5:00am on gameday; all tents must be removed by noon the Sunday after the game. Personal port-a-johns may be delivered no sooner than Thursday 4:00pm. On game day, football parking lots and garages open at 5 a.m. Charcoal grilling is NOT permitted anywhere on the Ohio State campus (including tailgating lots, garages, and grass areas). Liquid propane grills ARE permitted following OSU fire-prevention safety protocols, and must be placed at least 10 feet from any structure. Open burning (fire pits, fire rings, stoves, or chimneys) is not allowed. RV parking is available in the Gray Lots and Buckeye Lots near the Schottenstein Center and requires an RV permit (generally sold on a season basis, with some single-game permits possibly available). RVs plus tailgate equipment and any towing/towed vehicles must fit within an assigned space of approximately 40'x60'; no in-and-out privileges. RVs must exit the parking facilities no later than 10:00am the Sunday following a game day.
Accessibility. Elevators on the west side between Gates 17-23 provide access to the Club Levels and D-Deck; one elevator in the south stadium near Gate 39 serves south stadium A and B levels. Accessible restrooms are located throughout the stadium and mobility devices are permitted through any gate. An ADA wheelchair-accessible shuttle runs from the disability parking lot (adjacent to the ROTC building) to the east side near Gate 22, from six hours before kickoff until one hour after the game. Complimentary in-stadium wheelchair escort is available. Ohio Stadium is certified Sensory Inclusive by KultureCity, with sensory bags at Guest Services locations. Accessible seating and services are requested via the Disability Needs Request Form.
Entry. Prohibited: All Bags (including but not limited to backpacks, fanny packs, purses, string or ‘cinch’ bags, messenger bags, crossbody bags, camera bags, briefcases, grocery bags, roll bags, binocular cases, duffle bags or any other bags), Alcohol, Animals (except service dogs for guests with disabilities), Audio or Video Recording Equipment, Banners, Flags and Signs, Bicycles, Cameras with a lens greater than 100mm (along with Monopods, Dual Pods and Tripods), Chairs including Folding Chairs, Portable Chairs, Stools, Lawn Chairs, Clothing with profane, inappropriate or abusive language, Containers (common examples include but are not limited to hard sided coolers, soft pack coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets, cans, heavy plastic or glass bottles, thermoses), Confetti, streamers, glitter, balloons, Drones, Firearms, Fireworks, Food or beverages, Illegal Drugs, Inflatables (balls, balloons, etc.), Laptops and computers, Laser pointers, Markers (permanent) and/or paint, Noisemaking devices, Seat cushions that have back supports, zippers, or storage slots, Sticks, Poles, Pipes or Selfie sticks, Strollers and car-seat type baby carriers, Signs, Sports Equipment, Televisions or video monitors, Weapons or items that mimic weapons, Wrapped gifts, packages or items. Re-entering the facility is not permitted. All items and persons entering our facilities are subject to security screening and inspection via a walk through metal detector and/or a hand wand metal detector or visual search.

Parking lots

Ag Administration Lot. Premier Day of Game location, $60
Vivian Lot. Premier Day of Game location, $60
Neil Ave. Garage. Proximity Day of Game location, $40
Arps Garage. Proximity Day of Game location, $40
Sisson Lot. Advance single-game parking (also VIP Buckeye Experience lot)
Fawcett Center. Advance single-game parking
Gray Lots. RV parking near the Schottenstein Center; RV permit required
Buckeye Lots. RV parking near the Schottenstein Center; RV permit required

Food & drink

Other locations

  • AL'S POPCORNC9
    Hand crafted, gourmet popcorn
  • AL'S POPCORNA10
    Hand crafted, gourmet popcorn
  • AL'S POPCORNA26
    Hand crafted, gourmet popcorn
  • AL'S POPCORNA37
    Hand crafted, gourmet popcorn
  • BAKED & LOADEDSS35
    Chicken tenders, loaded tots, brisket
  • BARTESIAN COCKTAILSA23
  • BARTESIAN COCKTAILSA10
  • BARTESIAN COCKTAILSC17
  • BARTESIAN COCKTAILSC15
  • BARTESIAN COCKTAILSC16
  • BEN'S SOFT PRETZELA38
    Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
  • BEN'S SOFT PRETZELA18
    Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
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  • BEN'S SOFT PRETZELC15
    Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
  • BIBIBOPC6
    Korean style stir fry type bowls
  • BIBIBOPA34
    Korean style stir fry type bowls
  • BLACK MARKET SALOONA15
  • BLACK MARKET SALOONA22
  • BRUTUS' BESTA3
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTA13
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTA14
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTA16
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTA25
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTA26
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTB8
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTB16
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTB20
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTC8
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTC9
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTC18
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTC23
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTC25
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTC26
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BRUTUS' BESTSouth A
    Hot Dogs, Brats, Popcorn, Pretzels, Nachos, Beverages
  • BUCKEYE BBQA6
    Pulled Chicken/Pork
  • BUCKEYE BBQA15
    Pulled Chicken/Pork
  • BUCKEYE BBQB22
    Pulled Chicken/Pork
  • BUCKEYE BBQC17
    Pulled Chicken/Pork
  • BUCKEYE LADYA3
    Stuffed Buckeyes
  • BUCKEYE LADYA22
    Stuffed Buckeyes
  • BUCKEYE LADYC5
    Stuffed Buckeyes
  • BUCKEYE LADYB22
    Stuffed Buckeyes
  • BUCKEYE LADYClub
    Stuffed Buckeyes
  • BURGERSA7
    Burgers, Snacks
  • BURGERSB14
    Burgers, Snacks
  • BURGERSB26
    Burgers, Snacks
  • BURGERSSS-B
    Burgers, Snacks
  • BURGERSC5
    Burgers, Snacks
  • BURGERSC14
    Burgers, Snacks
  • BURGERSD23
    Burgers, Snacks
  • CHICKEN SALAD CHICKC9
    Chicken salad sandwiches
  • CRUMBL COOKIESA10
    Gourmet cookies
  • CRUMBL COOKIESA26
    Gourmet cookies
  • CRUMBL COOKIESB23
    Gourmet cookies
  • CRUMBL COOKIESSS39
    Gourmet cookies
  • CRUMBL COOKIESSS37
    Gourmet cookies
  • DIPPIN' DOTSA16
    Ice cream treats
  • DIPPIN' DOTSA21
    Ice cream treats
  • DIPPIN' DOTSB22
    Ice cream treats
  • DIPPIN' DOTSC9
    Ice cream treats
  • DIRTY FRANKSA19
    Loaded Hot Dogs, Snacks
  • DONATOSA21
    Pizza, Subs, Pretzels, Nachos
  • DONATOSA22
    Pizza, Subs, Pretzels, Nachos
  • DRINK LOCALA7
  • DRINK LOCALA18
  • DRINK LOCALB10
  • DRINK LOCALC5
  • DRINK LOCALC20
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSA11
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSA12
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSA26
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSSS39
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSB6
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSB26
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSC6
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSC14
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSC25
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSC23
  • GRAB & GO DRINK/SNACK STANDSC26
  • HOT SEATC17
    One Stop Spicy Shop
  • IMPOSSIBLE DOGSA25
    Vegan/vegetarian hot dogs, Gluten Free Buns
    VeganVegetarianGluten-free
  • IMPOSSIBLE DOGSA26
    Vegan/vegetarian hot dogs, Gluten Free Buns
    VeganVegetarianGluten-free
  • IMPOSSIBLE DOGSB16
    Vegan/vegetarian hot dogs, Gluten Free Buns
    VeganVegetarianGluten-free
  • IMPOSSIBLE DOGSSS34
    Vegan/vegetarian hot dogs, Gluten Free Buns
    VeganVegetarianGluten-free
  • IMPOSSIBLE DOGSC9
    Vegan/vegetarian hot dogs, Gluten Free Buns
    VeganVegetarianGluten-free
  • IMPOSSIBLE DOGSC26
    Vegan/vegetarian hot dogs, Gluten Free Buns
    VeganVegetarianGluten-free
  • JUST WALK OUTA20
    Amazon Just Walk Out/Coors
  • KETTLE CORNA10
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNA9
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNB16
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNA38
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNB1
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNC25
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNC23
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNC11
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORND19
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • KETTLE CORNSS-B
    Kettle Corn, Snack & Beverage
  • LOADED MAC & CHEESEC21
    Loaded Mac & Cheese Recipes
  • MARLOW'S CHEESESTEAKDrink A19
    Classic Philly cheesesteaks and chicken cheesesteaks
  • NOTHING BUNDT CAKESC9
    Bundt cake treats
  • NOTHING BUNDT CAKESSS-B
    Bundt cake treats
  • OVERLOADEDA9
    Spicy Sausages, Loaded Nachos
  • OVERLOADEDC10
    Spicy Sausages, Loaded Nachos
  • PANERAA20
    Sandwiches, Bakery, Soup, Hot Dogs
  • PANERAC22
    Sandwiches, Bakery, Soup, Hot Dogs
  • SCHMIDT'SC10
    German Sausages and sides
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSA5
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSA6
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSA17
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSA18
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSA25
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSA26
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLS8B
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLS16B
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLS20B
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSC23
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSC15
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSC07
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSC08
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSC16
  • SELF-SERVE BEVERAGE REFILLSC24
  • SKYWARD GRILLEA25
    Gourmet Gyros
  • SKYWARD GRILLEC24
    Gourmet Gyros
  • SMASHED BUNSC17
    Flavored Cinnamon Rolls, Hot Dogs
  • SOUTH OF THE BORDERA10
    Tacos, Margarita, Burrito
  • SOUTH OF THE BORDERA19
    Tacos, Margarita, Burrito
  • SPECIALTY COCKTAILS23A*
    Evan Williams, Patron, Jameson, Buckeye Vodka, Wine*
  • SPECIALTY COCKTAILS16A
    Evan Williams, Patron, Jameson, Buckeye Vodka, Wine*
  • SPECIALTY COCKTAILS26A
    Evan Williams, Patron, Jameson, Buckeye Vodka, Wine*
  • SPECIALTY COCKTAILS18C
    Evan Williams, Patron, Jameson, Buckeye Vodka, Wine*
  • SPECIALTY COCKTAILS17C
    Evan Williams, Patron, Jameson, Buckeye Vodka, Wine*
  • TASTE OF THE COMPETITION
    Specialty burgers featuring flavors of the visiting team
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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Ohio Stadium?

Bags up to 5" x 8" x 1" are allowed at Ohio Stadium.

Can you bring outside food into Ohio Stadium?

Food or beverages may not be brought into Ohio Stadium (listed among prohibited items). Guests with medical or dietary needs may carry one bag through the Band Center entrance (between Gates 10 & 12) or the Press Entrance (near Gate 23) after inspection.

Where do you park at Ohio Stadium?

Ohio Stadium has on-site lots including Ag Administration Lot, Vivian Lot, Neil Ave. Garage, Arps Garage, Sisson Lot, Fawcett Center, Gray Lots, Buckeye Lots. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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