Ohio Stadium
Columbus · Home of 🎓 Ohio State Buckeyes
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Ohio Stadium?
- Ohio Stadium in Columbus is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Ohio Stadium?
- Columbus John Glenn (CMH) is the closest major airport, about 9 miles (14 km) from Ohio Stadium — roughly 13 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Ohio Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $30–60 USD. Campus lots and garages open at 5 a.m. on gamedays and are card-only.
- How do you get to Ohio Stadium without a car?
- Free Football Shuttle from Carmack Lot 1 runs from six hours before kickoff until 90 minutes after; COTA lines 1, 2, 8, 22, 31 and 102 serve campus ($2). Rideshare drops at Borror Drive or 19th Ave/Neil Ave.
- Where are the best seats at Ohio Stadium?
- Block O students are in the south end zone (sections 1A/2A/39A), the loudest section. The B deck has an overhang for shade and chair backs, and the AA sections near midfield are the top general seats.
✈️🚗 Getting to Ohio Stadium
Nearest major airport: Columbus John Glenn (CMH) — about 9 mi / 13 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Block O students are in the south end zone (sections 1A/2A/39A), the loudest section. The B deck has an overhang for shade and chair backs, and the AA sections near midfield are the top general seats.
Parking
Campus lots and garages open at 5 a.m. on gamedays and are card-only. Free park-and-ride from Carmack Lot 1 and West Campus lots runs to the Herrick Drive and Neil Ave transit hubs by the stadium. ($30–60 USD)
Getting there
Free Football Shuttle from Carmack Lot 1 runs from six hours before kickoff until 90 minutes after; COTA lines 1, 2, 8, 22, 31 and 102 serve campus ($2). Rideshare drops at Borror Drive or 19th Ave/Neil Ave.
Bar scene
Campus-area bars along High Street and tailgates around the Shoe start early, with live music at spots like The O on Lane.
Pre-game bars
- Midway — 1728 N High St; Buckeye gameday hub
- Varsity Club — Campus-area bar, over 66 years
- Victory Lap — TVs, DJ sets, near campus
Insider tips
- No cash at parking entrances
- Lots open 5 a.m. on gamedays
- Free shuttle from Carmack Lot 1
🧳 Visiting Ohio Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Columbus John Glenn (CMH) (CMH). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Nov 7Oregon Ducks at Buckeyes NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 14Northwestern Wildcats at Buckeyes NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 28Michigan Wolverines at Buckeyes NCAAF
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