Last verified 2026-10-14
Ohio Stadium Game-Day Guide
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Bag policy: no bags
- Ohio State has a no-bag policy at all of its athletics venues. Only small bags or wallets up to 5” x 8” x 1” are allowed.
- Guests with medical or childcare needs can bring one bag. Enter through the Band Center entrance (between Gates 10 and 12) or the Press Entrance (between the Huntington Club and Gate 23). [1][2]
Parking (2026)
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Game-day parking is first come, first served. Lots and garages open at 5 a.m., and only card or phone payment is accepted. [2]
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Prices:
- $60 for Premier lots (Ag Administration and Vivian, per Ohio State’s 2025 notice)
- $40 for proximity lots (Neil Ave and Arps garages)
- $30 for non-proximity lots
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Single-game advance parking for the Sisson and Fawcett Center lots has been sold through Ticketmaster. [1]
Tailgating
- Your vehicle and tailgate must fit in an 8.5’ x 15’ space. Saving spaces or using extra ones is prohibited, and no setup may go out before 5 a.m. [3]
- Tents, inflatables, and grills must follow OSU Emergency Management and Fire Prevention policies. [3]
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