Tailgate area will open at 10 AM. Stadium Gates will open at 3 PM.

NO BAG POLICY - Bags or purses larger than 5" x 8" x 1” ARE NOT PERMITTED in Ohio Stadium. Wallets and wristlets no larger than the 5" x 8" x 1" 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 inspected. Guests may refuse inspections, but may be refused entry as result. Guests found with prohibited items are subject to Ohio Law and/or ejection from the stadium without refund.

• ALL bags or purses are prohibited in Ohio Stadium. Wallets, wristbands, or clutch no larger than 5 in. x 8 in. x 1 in. are permitted. Guests entering with medical or child care items must enter through the Steinbrenner Band Center entrance (between Gates 10 & 12) or the Press Entrance (between the Huntington Club and Gate 23) to have items inspected.
• Alcohol 
• Animals (except service dogs for guests with liabilities)
• Audio or Video recording equipment including those attached to unmanned aircraft systems or model aircrafts
• Drones of ANY kind
• Banners, flags, and signs
• Bicycles
• Chairs including portable chairs, folding chairs, lawn chairs, or stools
• Clothing with profane, inappropriate or abusive language
• Containers (including but not limited to hard-sided coolers, soft pack coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets, cans, plastics or glass bottles, thermoses)
• Confetti, streamers, glitter, or balloons 
• Firearms or weapons of ANY kind are strictly prohibited. Possession of a weapon will result in immediate confiscation, ejection, and possible arrest. (Off-duty law enforcement: click here for concealed-carry policy.)
• Weapons or items that mimic weapons (including but not limited to aerosol cans, mace, pepper spray, lighters, matches, firearms (including CCW permit holders), fireworks, knives of any kind, spiked bracelets or chains, brass knuckles, martial arts weapons, stun guns, squirt guns, super soakers) or any item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by the event's security personnel 
• Fireworks
• Food or beverages
• Illegal substances / drugs of any kind
• Inflatables (balls, balloons, etc)
• Laptops and computers 
• Laser pointers
• Markers or paint
• Noise making devices (i.e whistles, bull horns, instruments, kazoos, bugles, cow bells, thunder sticks, sirens, milk jugs with rocks or coins or electronics)
• Seat cushions with back supports, zippers, or storage slots. Foam seats without back supports, zippers, or storage slots are permitted. 
• Sticks, poles, pipes, or selfie sticks
• Strollers and car-seat baby carriers are not permitted. Body worn baby carriers (including wraps, slings or a soft pack baby carriers are permitted.
• Signs
• Sports equipments (i.e balls of ANY kind, segways, motorized scooters, skateboards or roller blades) 
• Televisions or video monitors
• Umbrellas CANNOT be opened in seating areas; however, rain apparel / umbrellas can be carried into Ohio Stadium for use before and after the event. 
• Wrapped gifts or packages.

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. 

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 conformation and photo ID the day of the event for assistance.

The Schottenstein Center box office (located on the NE corner of the Schottenstein Center) can sell mobile tickets in person (credit or debit only / same applicable service fees apply) until show day. The box office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM. The Ticket Windows at Ohio Stadium will open at NOON on show day, May 27, 2023.

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 Fan Fest. 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 lot opens at 8 am on Show Day (May 27, 2023). Those with RV permits must vacate the lots no later than 10 am the day after the show (May 28, 2023).

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 / credit, debit, or mobile payments accepted. Vehicles and your tailgate must fit within the 8.5’ x 15’ space provided.

For more info, visit Traffic & Parking page.

A 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.