Ohio State Buckeyes road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Ohio State Buckeyes tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Ohio Stadium
Nearest major airport is Columbus John Glenn (CMH) — about 9 mi / 13 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Ohio State Buckeyes play?
The Ohio State Buckeyes play home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
What airport do you fly into for an Ohio State Buckeyes game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Ohio Stadium 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)
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
More: Ohio Stadium guide · sports in Columbus
📺 Where to watch the Buckeyes
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — Columbus
A young, fast-growing college city with a great food scene.
- North Market — Historic food hall.
- Columbus Museum of Art — Approachable and well-curated.
- The Scioto Mile — Riverfront parks downtown.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Columbus: Columbus Blue Jackets · Columbus Crew
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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