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BILLY JOEL STEVIE NICKS OHIO STADIUM

Event Info

ARRIVE EARLY ... PLAN YOUR VISIT

CLICK HERE for parking map.

$25 Day of Show Parking available first-come, first-served in lots and garages on campus including lots off the Ackerman Road exit of Route 315 and High Street garages.  Public Lots OPEN at 3PM.  Cashless - credit/ debit cards or mobile payments ONLY.

Shuttles will run from the Carmack Lots on West Campus starting at 3PM to the Coffey/Rd. Plumb Hall loop. Shuttle pick-up will be at Mount Hall. Shuttles will run until 60 minutes after the show ends.

Accessible shuttles will run from Disability Parking Lots north of St. John Arena to the stadium beginning at 3PM and run until 60 minutes after the show ends.

Uber and Lyft / Rideshare Pickup - Drop-offs on Borror Drive (along Schottenstein Center).  Pick-ups will be available on Borror Drive or 19th Ave. & Neil Ave. (just east of the stadium).  Hotel Shuttle pick up is by McCorkle Pavilion Loop.

Doors scheduled to open at 5PM
Show scheduled to start at 7PM sharp!

Outdoor event, no refunds or exchanges. Rain or Shine.  Line-up and times are subject to change.


All persons subject to inspection - Metal Detectors in use.  Weapons of ANY kind (including pocketknives) prohibited. 

CLICK HERE - Permitted /Prohibited Items.
 

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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. Guests entering with medical/ childcare needs must enter through the Steinbrenner Band Center entrance (between Gates 10 & 12) or the Press Entrance (between the Huntington Club and Gate 23) and may carry one (1) bag per person subject to inspection.
 

CLICK HERE for ADA INFO 

General Questions, email us at osuarena@osu.edu.

Can I bring my professional camera?

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.
 

Can I bring sunscreen?

Sunscreen (non-aerosol) is permitted. Cannot be carried in a bag.
 

Will alcohol be served?

Beer and alcoholic beverages will be sold. 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.  Water bottles that are clear, plastic and empty are permitted. 

Can I smoke?

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.

 

Can I bring stadium seats for the bleachers?

Seat cushions are permitted that are foam and do not have back supports, zippers, or storage slots.
 

Nursing Room?

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.
 

Ticket Information

 

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Your Phone is Your Ticket!

Only Ticketmaster tickets (generated by Ticketmaster and shown on a mobile device as a regenerating SafeTix barcode or "Hold near Reader" tap-and Scan icon) will be accepted. Screenshots /paper printouts NOT valid.  We cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased from an unauthorized source; 3rd party tickets must be transferred through Ticketmaster. 

No smartphone? Bring your email confirmation and photo ID to the GATE 5 Ticket Windows for assistance. Kids aged 2+ must have a ticket. Under 2 is free to sit on parent’s lap.

Find My Events through the Ticketmaster app to view. Transfer tickets OR accept a transfer AND Save tickets to your mobile wallet NOW.  Crowds can affect Wi-Fi access.  Make sure your phone is fully charged.  The GATE 5 Ticket Windows at OHIO STADIUM will open at 2PM on show day.

NOTE: Download the updated Ohio State Buckeyes app IN ADVANCE to access parking passes/ tickets or mobile concessions. Permit lots open at 8AM.