08/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/23/2024 13:11
Ohio State Department of Athletics
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As the start of the 2024 Ohio State football campaign nears, there are plenty of important notes, updates and reminders to share with fans who will be visiting Ohio Stadium this season.
Cannon Drive no longer a throughway
One of the most important things to know on football Saturdays is that Cannon Drive will not be a public throughway on game days as the Cannon Drive Relocation - Phase 2 construction project around it continues. Cannon Drive is limited on game days to only those fans with West Stadium parking passes and to the varied service vehicles and security details servicing and staffing the game.
Those with West Stadium parking passes may access the lot from the north and south this year. Guests will be able to go north on Cannon Drive from John Herrick Drive past Lincoln and Morrill towers. Guests may also access the lot from the north at the new West Stadium lot entrance intersection and Woody Hayes Drive.
Fan-friendly upgrades & improvements for 2024
Game day timeline
The standard game day timeline for home games at Ohio Stadium this year:
Game day parking & traffic
Day of game parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis on football Saturdays. All football parking lots and garages open at 5 a.m. All parking sales are cashless: Credit and debit cards, along with smartphone payments, will be accepted. The prices to park this year are $25 and $30.
Day of game parking and season parking pass maps and turn-by-turn directions to the various parking areas around Ohio Stadium and campus can be found at this link: Ohio Stadium Traffic and Parking.
Fans who do not have parking permits are encouraged to park in the following areas: Buckeye Lots, West Campus or High Street garages. All guests should anticipate a wait time of 60-90 minutes post-game to clear parking lots & garages.
Ohio State Buckeyes app (it's scarlet)
Make sure to have the latest Ohio State Buckeyes app downloaded to your mobile device. It is the scarlet app and is compatible with both iOS 14 and above and Android 10 and above devices. The app includes options for fans to participate in unique game day experiences and to easily order concessions from their phones. The app includes options for fans to:
For more app info: Digital Ticketing (ohiostatebuckeyes.com).
Visit the game day website
Fans are encouraged to visit ohiostatebuckeyes.com/gameday/ for all game day information needs. The site includes info on mobile tickets and mobile parking passes, traffic and parking, maps, tailgating and an A-Z guide.
Metal detectors
All Ohio Stadium entry gates are equipped with walk-through metal detectors that guests pass through for entry. Fans will not need to empty their pockets unless instructed by stadium security.
No bag policy
Ohio State has a no bag policy at Ohio Stadium and at all athletics department venues. Small bags, no larger than 5 inches by 8 inches by 1 inch, will be permitted. Guests with medical or child care needs will be permitted to carry one bag, no larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by 4 inches, into the stadium through one of these two locations: the band center entrance between Gates 10 and 12, or the press entrance between the Huntington Club and Gate 23.
Load tickets and passes to Apple or Google wallet
All game tickets and parking passes are issued digitally to fans' smartphones/mobile devices. One of the most important steps for fans to do before arriving at the stadium is to load their mobile ticket and parking pass to their Apple or Google wallet. This step speeds up the entry process and guarantees tickets will be available to scan as Wi-Fi/cell connectivity is not needed to access tickets from a mobile wallet.
Visit Ohio State's Digital Ticketing Guide for complete information on how to access and manage digital tickets.
Cashless operations
Cashless operations are utilized throughout Ohio Stadium, including for program sales, concessions, ticket office transactions, merchandise and parking.
West Campus shuttle
A complimentary guest shuttle will transport fans from the Mount Hall loop located on West Campus (near Lane Avenue and Carmack Road) to Coffey Road Park on the western side of the Olentangy River near the edge of the Woody Hayes Bridge. Guests can walk across the bridge toward Ohio Stadium. This shuttle will operate from six hours prior to kickoff until one hour after the game ends.
Traffic pattern adjustments
When planning your arrival to Ohio Stadium, please reference the Traffic & Parking info page to view pattern routes and navigation links. Traffic patterns may be adjusted based on current traffic conditions. Signage and traffic officers are positioned to assist your navigation to and from Ohio Stadium.
Single game tickets available
Select game single game football tickets remain available for purchase at go.osu.edu/fbtix. Where available, single game ticket prices will start as low as $50 and will vary across price zones and opponents.
Verified resale tickets
Single game tickets for some games will sell out. However, verified resale tickets are available at ticketmaster.com and via the Ohio State Buckeyes app or Ticketmaster app. The Department of Athletics encourages fans to protect themselves from potential fraud by utilizing these sites for purchasing resale tickets over any other resale ticket options.
Fans should be aware that tickets purchased from other resale marketplaces are not guaranteed as valid for entry into the venue. Fans purchasing tickets from unauthorized sources assume the risk that tickets purchased are counterfeit or the barcodes have been invalidated.
Revelxp: Full-service tailgating
Revelxp is the official tailgate partner of Ohio State Athletics. The company offers turn-key tailgate packages at the Schottenstein Center for groups of all sizes. Visit Revelxp.com/ohio-state or call (614) 957-0822 for more information.
2024 game themes
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