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Ohio State Alumni and Friends Day with the Guardians

Enjoy a day at Progressive Field, featuring giveaways and community fun!

A Guardians baseball player in a red jersey swings at a pitch during a game, with a crowded stadium in the background.
Date
Jun 13, 2026
Cost
$51.00 - $71.00
Time
2 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. ET
Location

The Paul Davis Pennant District
2401 Ontario St.
Cleveland, OH 44115
Ballpark information | Parking

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Event description

Join fellow Buckeyes for Ohio State Alumni and Friends Day with the Guardians! Enjoy a special pregame celebration in The Paul Davis Pennant District at Progressive Field before cheering on the Cleveland Guardians as they take on the Detroit Tigers.

The festivities begin at 2 p.m. with complimentary ballpark favorites — nachos, hot dogs, pretzel bites, popcorn, soda and water. Beer (not included) will be available for additional purchase. 

The game begins at 4:10 p.m., and the first 15,000 fans to enter will receive a Gavin Williams Cleveland Guardians Bobblehead! Additional pregame elements will be announced as they are finalized.

Choose from multiple ticket packages and enjoy a memorable day celebrating Buckeye spirit at the ballpark!

Co-branded Ohio State and Cleveland Guardians hat

Sneak peek

Here's a sneak peek at the co-branded hat you will receive as part of your ticket purchase for the event.

Ticket cost and information

All ticket purchasers who use our offer code will receive a co-branded Cleveland Guardians hat. Hats will be available for pickup in the pregame event space.

Tickets are available for purchase online or by contacting Bobby Paoloni at rpaoloni@cleguardians.com or 216-420-4240.

  • When purchasing, use offer code: OSU
  • Offer ends June 3
  • To order eight or more tickets, please contact Group Services: 216-420-4478
  • Tickets are subject to availability and are not available on day of game. Quantities are limited.

Three ticket options available:

  • Upper box outfield: $51 (plus fees)
  • Family deck: $59 (plus fees)
  • Lower reserved: $60-$71 (plus fees)

If there is a giveaway for the game from the Cleveland Guardians their rules apply to receive it.

Hotel accommodations

The room block at the Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square has sold out.

Questions

Please contact Bobby Paoloni at rpaoloni@cleguardians.com.