Ohio Stadium Seating Chart & Map

About Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium is on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio. It is primarily a football stadium where the Ohio State Buckeyes play, although it holds the university's Spring Commencement ceremonies each May.

Ohio Stadium is known for its distinctive horseshoe shape, which gives it a capacity of over 100,000 fans while maintaining proximity between fans and the field. People often refer to the stadium as "The Horseshoe," "The Shoe," and "The House That Harley Built." The stadium is also known for its raucous atmosphere, ranked among the best in college football.

Ohio Stadium History

Ohio State Buckeyes have played at the stadium since May 3, 1890. The first game in the stadium was against Ohio Wesleyan University on October 7, 1922, and brought a crowd of around 25,000. Before the opening of Columbus Crew Stadium in 1999, the Columbus Crew played its home games at Ohio Stadium from 1996 to 1998. The stadium was also home to the Ohio State track and field teams from 1923. It has hosted several concerts as well; U2, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Genesis, Pink Floyd, and Metallica are just a few of the many popular acts.

Ohio Stadium Capacity

The official capacity of Ohio Stadium is 102,780. It is Ohio's largest stadium and the country's third-largest on-campus football stadium. The stadium was built in 1922 and originally had a capacity of 66,210. They expanded it several times, increasing its capacity to 102,780 in 2014. The largest crowd seen at Ohio Stadium was 110,045 on November 26, 2016, during a game against Michigan.

Ohio Stadium Seating Map

The seating in Ohio Stadium is divided into five sections, ranging from AA to A, B, C, and D. The AA sections are closest to the mid-field. The stadium's west side uses odd numbers (sections 1-39), while the east uses even numbers (sections 2-38). The vast majority of stadium seats are bleachers, meaning no chair backs. Block O South is in section 39A, and Block O North is in sections 1A and 2A of Ohio Stadium.

• The lower-level section includes 5AA, 7AA, 19AA, 21AA, 23AA, 25AA, 6AA, 18AA, 20AA, 22AA, 24AA. The lower-level center sections include 25-30A and 11-16A, while lower-level end sections include 9-10A, 29 A, and 30A.
• The B-level end sections include 16B,18B, 22B, and 24B, while B-level corner sections include 8B, 10B, 12B, 5B, 7B, 9B. B-level end sections include 31B-39B.
• C-level end sections include 19C-24 C. C-level corner sections are 11C-18C, 25C-30C. C-level corner sections include 5C-10C.
• Sections C1-C5 at Ohio Stadium contain Club Seating, divided into 'Platinum' sections C2-C4 and 'Gold' sections C1 and C5. These club seats are extra wide, have chair backs, and provide access to club lounges and upscale food and beverages.
• The south end zone of Ohio Stadium occupies the Student Sections, which include sections 31-39 and sections 1-7 in levels A and C.

Best Home Team Seats at Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium is the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, with a seating capacity of over 100,000 fans. Here are some sections and areas you might consider for the best home team experience:

• Lower Bowl Sideline Seats (Sections 5-23 and 29-35) offer a great view of the action and are close to the field.
• South Stands (Sections 20AA-30AA) seats are on the stadium's south side and can provide a good field view. They are also close to the student section, which can add to the energetic atmosphere.
• Club Seats (Club 1-Club 6) have various amenities, including indoor seating, access to lounges, and upscale food and beverage options. They provide a comfortable and premium game-day experience.
• North Stands (Sections 1AA-5AA) seats are on the stadium's north side and can provide a different game perspective. They are also closer to the Ohio State marching band's section, which can add to the excitement.
• If you want to immerse yourself in the spirited college football atmosphere, consider sitting in or near the student section (Sections 9A-23A). It's where you'll find some of the loudest and most passionate fans.

Ohio Stadium Gates

This Ohio Stadium Gates and Entrances Guide will help you understand where the various stadium gates are if you attend an Ohio State Buckeyes football game.

• Ohio Stadium Gate 5 and Gate 6 are on the stadium's north side, just off Cannon Drive. Gate 6 entrance is on the same side of the stadium as the Jesse Owens Plaza that extends north of the stadium.
• Gates 35, 36, 37, and 38 are at the stadium's south side. Gate 38 is on the same side of the stadium as the campus tennis courts near the RPAC center.
• Gates 8, 10, and 12 are on the northeast side of the stadium.
• Gates 13, 15, 17, and 23 are on the west side of the stadium.
• Gates 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 are on the stadium's east side.
• Gates 7, 9, and 11 are on the northwest side of the stadium.
• Gates 26, 30, 32, and 34 are on the southeast side of the stadium.
• Gates 25, 31, and 33 are on the southwest side of the stadium.
• The Ohio Stadium Huntington Club is a private club located inside Ohio Stadium. The club features a large dining room, a full-service bar, and several televisions.
• The west side of the stadium (glass doors) is where you can find the Ohio Stadium Huntington Club Entrance.

Ohio Stadium gates usually open two hours before kickoff.

Ohio Stadium Guide

• Four public elevators are located on the west side of Ohio Stadium between gates 17-23, providing access to the club levels and disability seating on the D deck. One public elevator is in the South Stands near Section 39 and only provides access to seats in South Stands. Two public elevators near sections 7 and 10 that access B and C Decks.
• Through your My Ohio State Buckeyes Account, you will get 24-hour access to manage your tickets free of charge. You can also renew and purchase tickets to Ohio State sporting events.
• Doors for Skull Session open 4 hours before kickoff. Skull Session is approximately two hours and twenty minutes before kickoff.
• Taxi and Rideshare services are available along Borror Drive near the Schottenstein Center. They advise guests to walk to this location after the event and then summon a taxi or rideshare vehicle so they can properly record their pickup location.
• You can find a Scooter Parking Zone at the RPAC Tennis Courts to the South of Ohio Stadium. This area will open 4 hours before kickoff and close 1 hour after.
• Accessible restrooms are located near sections 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 28A, 33A, 34A, 37A, 38A, 3B, 12B, 28B, 7C, 10C, 11C, 13C, 14C, 15C, 19C, 20C, 23C, 28C, 29C, 17D, 19D, 25D.

Ohio Stadium Tips for Visitors

• Guests entering with medical, dietary, or childcare needs may bring one bag into the game—contact guest services booths near the gates for children's wristbands.
• Mobile ordering is available at all permanent stand locations. All parking lots/garages, the ticket office, concession stands, and merchandise stands will be cashless. These locations will accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay/Google Pay.
• Parking around the stadium can be limited and requires a permit for certain areas. Plan your parking if you're driving to the game. Use apps or websites like Way.com for pre-booking and get guaranteed discounts on parking near Ohio Stadium.
• Mobility devices, including but not limited to canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, scooters, etc., are permitted into Ohio Stadium. Guests may enter through any gate with a mobility device.

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