Buckeye Football Tickets

Qualified alumni will have early access to order home game tickets on Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. ET. The all-alumni window will open Wednesday, June 24 at 12 p.m. ET. Tickets will be mobile-only for all events, enabling contactless entry into Ohio Stadium and other athletics venues.

Early access window:

• If you qualify for early access, you will receive a Save the Date email on or about Thursday, May 21.
• Early access begins Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m. ET. on a first-come, first-served basis so your preferences may not be available and are not guaranteed.
• Details on the process and how to purchase tickets will be shared in advance via email and will include a personalized Ticketmaster code.
• Ticket pricing is determined by seat location under the 6-zone pricing model within Ohio Stadium. Learn more about the zone pricing model on the football ticket page.
• If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Ohio State Athletic Ticket Office via email at athletic.tix@osu.edu, by chat, or by calling 1-800-GOBUCKS. Customer service representatives are available Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ET.
• To determine if you are eligible for this year’s early window, please see the 2026 eligibility section below.

All-alumni window:

• The purchasing process for all alumni will open Wednesday, June 24 at 12 p.m. ET, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The Ticketmaster promo code for the all-alumni window will be shared in the O-H-I-O newsletter for June 23.
• This window opens prior to the public sale and is available to all Ohio State alumni.
• Ticket pricing is determined by game and seat location under the 6-zone pricing model within Ohio Stadium. Learn more about the zone pricing model on the football ticket page.

FAQs

Can I buy more than two tickets to one game? 

• Yes, based on availability. More information will be included in email communications.
• All tickets are purchased on a first-come first served basis, so inventory may not be available at the time you log on to select your game(s).

Do I get to choose which game I attend?

• Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When you make your purchase, you will have access to the tickets and seats that are available at that time.

Is my gift tax deductible?

• Please consult your tax adviser regarding your charitable deduction.  

2026 eligibility 

• All-alumni window: All alumni of The Ohio State University are eligible to purchase during this time. 
• Early access window: Alumni who made any contribution between January 1 and December 31, 2025 are eligible to purchase during this period. Pledges and monthly commitments that did not have a payment made in 2025 are not eligible. Life Members of the alumni association (grandfathered memberships, no longer available to purchase) also enjoy early access. 
• Alumni season ticket holders may also participate in this process. Participating in the alumni football ticket process does not affect your ability to purchase season tickets.