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It was magical attending my first ever Ohio State game here at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. For a 7:30pm primetime game in early October, I got to watch the defending national champion and #1 ranked Buckeyes play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Just standing in front of Ohio Stadium was a surreal feeling. Affectionately known as "The Horseshoe", it is an iconic landmark in college football. Opened in 1922, fast forward 100 years later and the stadium is still in terrific condition. Capacity says 102,780 yet towards the end of the 3rd quarter, an announcement was made over the loudspeakers that attendance reached 105,000 for this game. Just an incredible number! It's like...the entire city of Columbus, OH comes together and celebrates Ohio State football and their rich heritage and gridiron success on Saturday gamedays. I purchased my ticket about 1 week ahead of time on TickPick and paid $150 (all included) for a seat in Section 26C and Row 40, near the top of the visiting side stands. The seat was parallel to the 30-yard line and views were unobstructed. I had no complaints about sitting too high up. My only issue was the timing of buying my ticket. When re-checking prices the day of the game, I realized had I waited and done more price discovery, similar seats in my section were going for just $40. Ouch! I paid way too much, lol. But still, for being a lifelong college football fan, no real price mattered in the end. It's about having memories that are priceless. In fact, just the week prior to this Ohio State game, I attended a "Whiteout Game" at Penn State and paid $450 for a seat. Ohio Stadium allows fans to enter through the gates 2 full hours before kickoff. During that time, I walked around the exterior of the stadium. My best photos came from the backside entrance near the tennis courts. Yeah, if you walk towards the endzone side of "the horseshoe", you'll discover tennis courts and if you keep walking behind the courts, you'll notice Ohio Stadium in the background and in my opinion, it's worthy of a picture. Off to the side of the tennis courts is a cool Ohio Statue statue that fans were taking photos in front of. It said..."The Incomparable Script Ohio, Established 1936". For this 7:30pm game, Ohio State's team entrance onto the field was electric. Fireworks shot out from behind the scoreboard like a cannon and made for an incredibly colorful display in the sky with the fading sunset. Every time Ohio State scored a touchdown, more shooting fireworks lit up the night. Also behind the stadium scoreboard were 2 residential towers lit up in red. Not sure if these red towers shine every evening or just for Ohio State games. It was cool looking nonetheless. Ohio State dominated the game from start to finish. They defeated Minnesota 42 -3, so by the time the 4th quarter started, half the stadium was empty. I stayed until the end regardless. Who knows when I'll be able to return to Columbus for another game, so I savored every moment. Finally, I must give total credit to Ohio State's band. They were fantastic. Throughout the game they played the school's signature song..."Hang On Sloopy", a tradition since 1965 made famous by The McCoys. After the game was completed, the band continued playing Hang On Sloopy as they marched out of Ohio Stadium, ending another Ohio State game in classic fashion. Overall, it was a true joy to visit Ohio Stadium and watch the Buckeyes play football in primetime. Long been a To-Do List sports goal of mine, sitting beside 105,000 fans rooting for Ohio State was an indescribable feeling that every college football fan should experience. Thanks for having me Buckeyes.
I was gifted a tour of the stadium. I'm a huge Buckeye fan so it was a great gift. We started the tour at the press box level and what a great vantage point of the stadium Next we went to the Presidents box which was very beautiful. The leather stadium seats were one of the most comfortable seat I have ever sat in my life. Down to the field level where the Band enters and to their practice area. A quick trip around to the locker room and then down the tunnel players enter the field from, very cool. Of course we got to go on the field and grab some photos. What a great adventure !
#OHIO !!! #winning#SeasonTix#Alum #BestBand#Buckeys So great to see every game and many generations here !!!
Great place to watch a game. Sat in Section C on the 40 yard line. Nice view of the field. Love the band. Parking can be a challenge on game day so go early. Lots of tailgating and lots of energy. I thought the Ohio State fans were friendly and welcoming to us (at the UT Longhorn game).
Every seat is a great seat! The crowd is friendly, the accommodations are plenty the bathrooms are clean and the staff are polite and knowledgeable. They allow blankets for those brisk Ohio days!
It's a glorious old stadium. Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Much smaller than I thought it would be. I've watched it on television for over 60 years and I finally made it here. The first game was in October of 1922 and the original capacity was only 66,210. Thank goodness they gave it the face-lift at the turn of the century. It now seats 102,780; however, on November 26, 2016, Curtis Samuel ran a hand-off 15 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd overtime as Urban Meyer's #2 ranked Bucs beat TTUN led by Jim Harbaugh and ranked #3, in front of 110,045 fans. A stadium record to this day. I did notice it's a quiet place. I just assumed that on any given Fall Saturday, it would be the loudest place in Ohio. When the Hoosiers and TTUN come back, I think you guys need to get one hell of a lot louder. They could use that proverbial 12th man. 11/24
Went to my first game and it was incredible. The stadium atmosphere is the best I've seen in college football. The fans really know their chants which makes it exciting to be a part of. The bathrooms are spaced out to where lines go quickly and there's plenty of options for food and beer.
I was at Ohio Stadium - not for an OSU game (although I've attended games in the past) but was here for "Golf from the Upper Deck". This was a fundraising event where you got to hit 2 golf balls from 18 stations set up around the entire C-deck. This is a historic stadium that is revered by legions of OSU alums. Beautiful place.
If you do not rate Ohio Stadium a 5 and you live in Columbus..are you really an Ohio State fan?! This place does it all!! One of the biggest stadiums, most amazing games, concerts and events. So clean. Awesome staff. I will always be coming back here. Let's get it Bucks!!
The place is a big pile of garbage. No nostalgia or culture compared to other historic venues. Bathrooms were a mess, like nobody took trash out all game. Concessions ran out of items mid game. Parking is a nightmare. Concourses are tight as can be. At least other historic stadiums has completed renovations to keep up with the times. Will never be returning to this stadium in my life.
Even if you're not a Buckeye fan, The Shoe is a must-see! The architecture of the rotunda is stunning. Photos can never do it justice. The game day atmosphere is always lively. The ushers and concession workers are always extremely friendly and helpful. I've gone to dozens of games as a former student and recently returned for the Nebraska game - it was great to see that the experience is just as great. Every other event I've attended at the stadium has always been well organized, like the annual 4-mile race that finishes at the 50 yard line or a concert.
I've been to this stadium many times and have never thought to give it a review. I'm truthfully not a huge football fan but as an alumni, a resident of Columbus, and someone married to one and prior to that always seemed to end up dating them I must admit there is a certain electricity around the campus on game day. The band and cheerleaders are fantastic, and the entire production is top notch. And of course, while I don't even really like football, these players are some of the best of the best, and I do enjoy watching in person. If the weather is nice, that is. Parking is tricky but that's also something I'm used to. Taking an uber, bike riding, scooters, parking on West Campus and taking the shuttle(or walking if it's nice), or even doing a park and ride on the Cota can all be helpful options A few notes, while this stadium is gorgeous, and iconic, the food options are pretty limited. The only thing I have ever actually enjoyed was a Buckeye so shout out to the Buckeye lady! The costs of everything while high are to be expected., But it would be great to have some additional options, we all know you guys have connections around here. The bathrooms could also use an upgrade. Otherwise definitely recommend for any Buckeye fan. read more
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14 days ago
Amazing stadium. I was lucky to have the strange misfortune of going due to my father being in the hospital next door and tickets against Rutgers were very cheap despite a sold out crowd. The food and drink options are limited but the wonderful aesthetics make up for it. Staff is very disdndly and moved me to ADA section as the bleachers were a bit dificult for me. read more
It was magical attending my first ever Ohio State game here at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. For a 7:30pm primetime game in early October, I got to watch the defending national champion and #1 ranked Buckeyes play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Just standing in front of Ohio Stadium was a surreal feeling. Affectionately known as "The Horseshoe", it is an iconic landmark in college football. Opened in 1922, fast forward 100 years later and the stadium is still in terrific condition. Capacity says 102,780 yet towards the end of the 3rd quarter, an announcement was made over the loudspeakers that attendance reached 105,000 for this game. Just an incredible number! It's like...the entire city of Columbus, OH comes together and celebrates Ohio State football and their rich heritage and gridiron success on Saturday gamedays. I purchased my ticket about 1 week ahead of time on TickPick and paid $150 (all included) for a seat in Section 26C and Row 40, near the top of the visiting side stands. The seat was parallel to the 30-yard line and views were unobstructed. I had no complaints about sitting too high up. My only issue was the timing of buying my ticket. When re-checking prices the day of the game, I realized had I waited and done more price discovery, similar seats in my section were going for just $40. Ouch! I paid way too much, lol. But still, for being a lifelong college football fan, no real price mattered in the end. It's about having memories that are priceless. In fact, just the week prior to this Ohio State game, I attended a "Whiteout Game" at Penn State and paid $450 for a seat. Ohio Stadium allows fans to enter through the gates 2 full hours before kickoff. During that time, I walked around the exterior of the stadium. My best photos came from the backside entrance near the tennis courts. Yeah, if you walk towards the endzone side of "the horseshoe", you'll discover tennis courts and if you keep walking behind the courts, you'll notice Ohio Stadium in the background and in my opinion, it's worthy of a picture. Off to the side of the tennis courts is a cool Ohio Statue statue that fans were taking photos in front of. It said..."The Incomparable Script Ohio, Established 1936". For this 7:30pm game, Ohio State's team entrance onto the field was electric. Fireworks shot out from behind the scoreboard like a cannon and made for an incredibly colorful display in the sky with the fading sunset. Every time Ohio State scored a touchdown, more shooting fireworks lit up the night. Also behind the stadium scoreboard were 2 residential towers lit up in red. Not sure if these red towers shine every evening or just for Ohio State games. It was cool looking nonetheless. Ohio State dominated the game from start to finish. They defeated Minnesota 42 -3, so by the time the 4th quarter started, half the stadium was empty. I stayed until the end regardless. Who knows when I'll be able to return to Columbus for another game, so I savored every moment. Finally, I must give total credit to Ohio State's band. They were fantastic. Throughout the game they played the school's signature song..."Hang On Sloopy", a tradition since 1965 made famous by The McCoys. After the game was completed, the band continued playing Hang On Sloopy as they marched out of Ohio Stadium, ending another Ohio State game in classic fashion. Overall, it was a true joy to visit Ohio Stadium and watch the Buckeyes play football in primetime. Long been a To-Do List sports goal of mine, sitting beside 105,000 fans rooting for Ohio State was an indescribable feeling that every college football fan should experience. Thanks for having me Buckeyes. read more
I was gifted a tour of the stadium. I'm a huge Buckeye fan so it was a great gift. We started the tour at the press box level and what a great vantage point of the stadium Next we went to the Presidents box which was very beautiful. The leather stadium seats were one of the most comfortable seat I have ever sat in my life. Down to the field level where the Band enters and to their practice area. A quick trip around to the locker room and then down the tunnel players enter the field from, very cool. Of course we got to go on the field and grab some photos. What a great adventure ! read more
1 year ago
Great place to watch a game. Sat in Section C on the 40 yard line. Nice view of the field. Love the band. Parking can be a challenge on game day so go early. Lots of tailgating and lots of energy. I thought the Ohio State fans were friendly and welcoming to us (at the UT Longhorn game). read more
2 years ago
Every seat is a great seat! The crowd is friendly, the accommodations are plenty the bathrooms are clean and the staff are polite and knowledgeable. They allow blankets for those brisk Ohio days! read more
It's a glorious old stadium. Home of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Much smaller than I thought it would be. I've watched it on television for over 60 years and I finally made it here. The first game was in October of 1922 and the original capacity was only 66,210. Thank goodness they gave it the face-lift at the turn of the century. It now seats 102,780; however, on November 26, 2016, Curtis Samuel ran a hand-off 15 yards for a touchdown in the 2nd overtime as Urban Meyer's #2 ranked Bucs beat TTUN led by Jim Harbaugh and ranked #3, in front of 110,045 fans. A stadium record to this day. I did notice it's a quiet place. I just assumed that on any given Fall Saturday, it would be the loudest place in Ohio. When the Hoosiers and TTUN come back, I think you guys need to get one hell of a lot louder. They could use that proverbial 12th man. 11/24 read more
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Went to my first game and it was incredible. The stadium atmosphere is the best I've seen in college football. The fans really know their chants which makes it exciting to be a part of. The bathrooms are spaced out to where lines go quickly and there's plenty of options for food and beer. read more
5 months ago
I was at Ohio Stadium - not for an OSU game (although I've attended games in the past) but was here for "Golf from the Upper Deck". This was a fundraising event where you got to hit 2 golf balls from 18 stations set up around the entire C-deck. This is a historic stadium that is revered by legions of OSU alums. Beautiful place. read more
If you do not rate Ohio Stadium a 5 and you live in Columbus..are you really an Ohio State fan?! This place does it all!! One of the biggest stadiums, most amazing games, concerts and events. So clean. Awesome staff. I will always be coming back here. Let's get it Bucks!! read more
2 years ago
The place is a big pile of garbage. No nostalgia or culture compared to other historic venues. Bathrooms were a mess, like nobody took trash out all game. Concessions ran out of items mid game. Parking is a nightmare. Concourses are tight as can be. At least other historic stadiums has completed renovations to keep up with the times. Will never be returning to this stadium in my life. read more
Even if you're not a Buckeye fan, The Shoe is a must-see! The architecture of the rotunda is stunning. Photos can never do it justice. The game day atmosphere is always lively. The ushers and concession workers are always extremely friendly and helpful. I've gone to dozens of games as a former student and recently returned for the Nebraska game - it was great to see that the experience is just as great. Every other event I've attended at the stadium has always been well organized, like the annual 4-mile race that finishes at the 50 yard line or a concert. read more
4 months ago
2 years ago
Football team: Great. Undeniable. Stadium Pros: Crumble tent. Drone show. Bacon vending machine? Stadium Cons: Bacon vending machine? No bathrooms; Your two options are a portapotty or a tent that is dark with no lights and the steam from your own piss wafting back at you. Fans: The most nilla unelectric overhyped fans in cfb. Switched back and forth from their only two cheers of seven nation army and helping each other spell their own 4 letter state. 50% nice and pleasant to talk to 50% rude as they could be. HOWEVER, the most terrifying thing was after the game instead of swaying to a fight song or alma mater, they swayed to a funeral bell in complete silence. It was the most solemn creepy children of the corn thing I have ever experienced. read more
We have always had the best experience at Ohio Stadium for THE Ohio State Buckeyes Football games. The staff are always so friendly and kind! Our recent experience was pretty amazing as well. First, we decided to take our daughter to her first Buckeyes game. Because it was her first Buckeyes game, we decided to swing by guest services. The guest services desk provides all first-timers a first game certificate. It's legit. We recently had it framed. The concessions now offer online mobile ordering as well so instead of standing in line for an hour, you can place your order online and then swing by the concession stands for a quick pickup. Obviously, the halftime show is always a must see at the stadium as well! If you have never been, you should definitely try to stop by the stadium. It is a great atmosphere and there are always plenty of photo opportunities here! GO BUCKS! PS. Also, if you are a runner, the OSU 4 Miler always ends at the 50 yard line of Ohio Stadium as well! The race is usually in October! read more
We went here recently for an OSU game. It is certainly iconic and seats a ton of people. It is also old and not designed well. First, it is tough to get to many of the seats and many of the aisles are not wide (and there are not enough of them. Fortunately, people did not seem to get up much. Then the bathroom situation is really bad and there are also not enough places to buy refreshments. Then in the stadium, the big board for replays is not really bad and it is difficult to follow stats (they show little data about game--and do not even show down and yardage). The people were friendly and the marching band was great, but the stadium could use an update. read more
O...H...I...O...home to THE Ohio State University Buckeyes! Let's start with the parking, ugh, if you can find one within 2 miles without paying $40 and parking illegally (which I highly, highly recommend NOT doing!) If attending a game, plan to come super early to ease into parking and then getting up to the stadium. Once you get there, plenty of bars and a tailgate to hop to prior to the game. Lots of people have their own tailgates in and around the parking lots if your lucky to have that friend. Once inside, the seating includes AA, A, B, C, D decks. C and D decks are up top and can be scary at the top, top row especially windy or rainy. B deck is mostly covered by C deck and protects from mother nature, however, your view could be obstructed with a column. AA and A decks will set you back an arm and a leg if you get a single ticket, especially the Big 10 opponents or highly anticipated rivals from the other conferences. You can donate to the university and depending on the level you could get yourself priority seating for season passes and parking. This is the new process as of 2022. More money = great seats. The food is subject to typical game food such as nachos, dogs, pizza, etc. Known restaurants are Hot Chicken takeover and Barrios. Beer and malt liquor options but Barrios offers margaritas (my fav!!!) Download the Ohio State Buckeyes app and order then they alert you when your food is ready. No long line waiting, especially halftime. Free wifi makes it easy to access the internet at the game but can be spotty so plan ahead for your mobile ticket download and the app to pre-order food. Overall, a fan or not, you will have a great experience in the Horseshoe (the nickname of the stadium). read more
1 year ago
Lets start by saying nothing beats being in the shoe watching a Buckeyes game. The crowd, the energy, the band, the game......amazing. hearing the ging on 3rd down....there is no other experience that could ever match Buckeye football! read more
I remember it well, it was October 28, 2006 game day at "The Shoe", we arrived early for the Minnesota game and to experience Hineygate which was billed as the largest tailgate party in the world at that time located just north of Ohio Stadium, in the former Holiday Inn on Lane parking lot (a true bucket list item). If you missed it well it's no longer there so sorry for your luck but there is some watered down version of it further down the road. The winds were gusting to 35 mph for the 3:30 PM kickoff - we were half in the tank as we made our way to the stadium and finally to our seats courtesy of my good friend Aaron and his lovely girlfriend now wife Lisa both Ohio State Alumnus. The hype here is incredible and during this era under Jim Tressel, the Buckeyes looked almost unbeatable with a 12-1(8-0 Big Ten) winning season. The 44 - 0 victory over Minnesota was impressive but not the highlight of this game, it wasn't in the same vicinity of a game time highlight as was the moment Jack Nicklaus dotted the "i" at halftime. This my friend was one of those days that one can never forget and for this I give this beautiful stadium 5 stars... read more
2 years ago
My first time here (August 2023) to see Morgan Wallen! The staff is friendly and very helpful. I definitely feel like the rows in each section could be posted in a more clear location for people to see where their seats are. There were a decent amount of people (me included) that were in the wrong section/row and were supposed to be a section over. (This view is from 4A). I do recommend bringing something to sit on as well, or you will be feeling it the next day for sure! Overall, good experience and clean venue! read more
I attended my first Buckeye's Game. I'm a huge fan. Here's what I learned. The stars aren't for the experience (see first bullet) but instead the entire experience. - - The Game and Energy: 5 stars. This is why you're here, right?! The game, the announcers, the fireworks after each touchdown. High fives with random strangers. TBDBITL. The energy and excitement even in the pouring down rain was electric. - - The Seats: 2 stars. What's the etiquette here? It's pouring down rain. The stands are soaked. Sitting down means my butt will become wet and the knees and thighs of my jeans will get soaked. Standing means I'll avoid both of these things. Lots of people are standing but the people directly behind me are seated. And they wanted me to sit down as a result. What do you do? In case you're wondering, I acquiesced. And dealt with wet jeans the rest of the day and evening. The people behind me argued that the people behind them were seated and couldn't see if we stood up. When I looked back later, only the row behind them were seated. So I stood up the rest of the game like 90% of the people in our section. Also, it is a tight fit. Standing up actually affords you more space. So there's that. Good to know for the future. - - The Food: 4 stars. There were quite a few great choices. I saw everything from chicken and waffles to dippin dots. I ended up going with a taco/burrito bowl station and it did not disappoint. - - The Bathrooms: 1 star. So this was a serious problem. Even after halftime, there were crazy lines for BOTH the men and women. There's gotta be a way to fix this. Create a port o potty bank with 20 or 30 stalls or something. I don't know, but plan to have a heck of time finding the line to the bathroom and a LOONNNGG wait. - - Drink selection: 4 stars. There were plenty of drink stations throughout the stadium. There was the cheap beer and the craft brew sections. The craft choices were sparse, but at least they had them. read more
4 years ago
At 100 years old The Shoe remains America's most iconic football stadium, and with 4 generations of TBDBITL performing a quartet of Script Ohio on 9/17/22 the blowout 77-21 victory over Toledo was one for the history books! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
The house that Eddie George built. Very nice stadium. Ohio state campus looks like the ideal college town. Someone left the gates open and my brother wanted to run inside the stadium. I said "No, that's not the Buckeye way". read more
2 years ago
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Is there a way to visit Ohio Stadium in the off season? I'm going to visit Columbus with family and wondered if you could see anything in the off season. Also where is a good place to park?
Hi Matt. Check the website below for further details. They do tours but you must schedule 2 weeks in advance. Parking is abundant right next to the stadium and you won't have an issue finding something unless there is an event.…
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