Hours for the stadium event and the official Tailgate Fanfest will be announced at a later date.
NO BAG POLICY - Bags or purses LARGER THAN 5” x 8” x 1” ARE NOT PERMITTED in Ohio Stadium. Wallets and wristlets 5” x 8” x 1” or smaller are permitted. All items and persons are subject to inspection.
Guests entering with medical or childcare needs must enter through the Steinbrenner Band Center entrance (between Gates 10 & 12) or at the Press Entrance (between the Huntington Club and Gate 23) and may carry one (1) bag per person, no larger than 14” x 14” x 14”, subject to inspection.
We suggest leaving most items at home. Management reserves the right to determine prohibited items. Guests may return items to their vehicles or surrender to Security without return.
ALL items and persons entering Ohio Stadium are subject to security screening and inspection via a walk-through metal detector and/or a hand wand metal detector. An inspection of your person, parcels, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items may be done. Guests may refuse inspections, but may be refused entry as a result. Guests found with prohibited items are subject to Ohio Law and/or ejection from the stadium without refund.
View our full list of prohibited items below.
Camera/audio-visual policy - point and click cameras are permitted. No professional cameras or zoom lenses. No selfie sticks, GoPros, iPads, or laptops. No video or audio recording devices.
Sunscreen (non aerosol) is permitted. Cannot be carried in a bag.
Only Ticketmaster mobile-compatible tickets (generated by Ticketmaster and shown on a mobile device as a SafeTix barcode) will be accepted. Transfer tickets OR accept a transfer in advance. Find My Events through the Ticketmaster app to view your ticket(s). Make sure your phone is charged and screen bright for contactless scanning. We recommend saving your tickets in your mobile wallet as large crowds can affect Wi-Fi access. Because SafeTix barcodes regenerate the barcode every few seconds, they must be presented on your mobile device, and screenshots or paper printouts WILL NOT be valid.
We cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased from an unauthorized source; 3rd party tickets must be transferred through Ticketmaster.
Don’t have a smartphone? Bring your email confirmation and photo ID to the Stadium’s GATE 5 Ticket Office on the day of the event for assistance.
The Schottenstein Center ticket office (located on the NE corner of the building, next to the “Brutus” entrance) can sell mobile tickets in person starting with the public on sale through June 20th, 2025. The ticket office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM. The Ticket Office at Ohio Stadium (located outside of Gate 5) will open at NOON on show day, June 21st, 2025. For ticketing inquiries, please contact the Ticket Office by phone at 1-800-GOBUCKS or by email at athletic.tix@osu.edu.
Guests are NOT permitted to re-enter Ohio Stadium after exit. Guests are subject to inspection of person, parcels, bags or clothing capable of concealing items. Guests are subject to enhanced security screenings including metal detectors.
Beer and alcoholic beverages will be sold at Buckeye Country Superfest and within the Official Tailgate Fanfest. It is illegal for anyone under 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Guests passing alcohol to minors will be ejected and subject to arrest. Register for the designated driver program at Guest Services and get a coupon for a complimentary soft drink. Guests are encouraged to bring bottles that are clear/plastic/empty into the stadium to fill at complimentary water stations at 16A, 17A, 6C, 7C, and on the floor.
The use of tobacco products (including and not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, hookah smoked products, pipes, oral and nasal tobacco) is prohibited in all university buildings and university-owned properties, including parking lots, garages, and outside areas including any product intended to mimic tobacco products.
Seat cushions are permitted that are foam and do not have back supports, zippers, or storage slots.
Parking lots open at 8AM day of show, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Those with RV permits must vacate the lots no later than 5AM on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Parking permits are issued solely for parking one (1) state registered vehicle in one (1) designated parking space. Vehicles that do not fit in the designated space are prohibited from using multiple passes to occupy additional spaces. If you do not pre-purchase a parking pass, Day of Show Parking will be available first-come, first-served - cashless - only credit/debit cards or mobile payments accepted. Vehicles and your tailgate must fit within the 8.5’ x 15’ space provided.
Parking & RV PassesA Nursing Mother’s Room is available at the top of the A Concourse stairs (Western side of the North Rotunda) with an adjacent bathroom. Parents / Nursing Mothers may bring in supplies. Guests entering with medical, dietary, or childcare items must enter through the Steinbrenner Band Center entrance (glass doors between Gates 10 & 12) or Press Entrance (glass doors between the Huntington Club and Gate 23) to have items inspected.
ANY items that could be used as a projectile, obstruct the view or interfere with the comfort of other guests OR deemed inappropriate / hazardous by stadium security are prohibited.
WE SUGGEST LEAVING MOST ITEMS AT HOME. Management reserves the right to determine prohibited items. Guests may return them to their vehicle or surrender to security without return.
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