Varsity O Alumni Society - Room
Varsity O Room
Your Home on Football Game Days
For decades, the Varsity O Room has served as a gathering place for former Ohio State football student-athletes. Beginning this season, we're excited to expand that tradition. The Varsity O Room is now open to former Ohio State student-athletes from all varsity sports. Alumni who join Varsity O at the Varsity O Room Membership Level will receive access to this exclusive game day experience during Ohio State home football games.
Details
The Varsity O Room is an exclusive hospitality space inside Ohio Stadium reserved for former Ohio State student-athletes and their guests. Located on the Huntington Club Level, the room provides a comfortable, climate-controlled space where alumni can reconnect, network and celebrate their Buckeye pride before and during home football games. Inside the Varsity O Room, you'll enjoy:
- a dedicated gathering space exclusively for former Ohio State student-athletes
- opportunities to reconnect with teammates and alumni from every sport
- pre-game programming and special appearances throughout the season
- food and beverages available for purchase
- an air-conditioned space to relax before kickoff and throughout the game
Location and hours
- Huntington Club Level inside Ohio Stadium – take the elevators from Gate 7 to the Huntington Club Level to access the Varsity O Room. Open from stadium gate opening through the third quarter of each home football game.
Important information
- Each Varsity O Room member and football alum may bring up to two (2) guests. Children under the age of 12 are free and do not require a Varsity O Room ticket.
- Admission to the Varsity O Room is not a football game ticket. You must have a valid game ticket to enter Ohio Stadium
- Capacity is limited, and access is available on a first-come, first-served basis for each home football game
- Football Alumni: Former Ohio State football alumni will continue to receive complimentary access to the Varsity O Room and are not required to purchase a Varsity O Room membership. However, all football alumni must have a Varsity O Room ticket for each game in order to gain entry.
- Varsity O Room Ticket Information: Information on how to claim your Varsity O Room tickets for the 2026 football season will be sent by the Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office during the week of August 17. Please watch your email for step-by-step claiming instructions, important deadlines, and additional Varsity O room information.
- To receive Varsity O Room access for a specific home football game, all eligible former student-athletes must purchase their Varsity O Room membership at least seven (7) business days prior to the game. Memberships purchased within seven business days of a game will not receive Varsity O Room tickets for that weekend. Access will begin with the next eligible home football game.
Frequently asked questions
Former Ohio State student-athletes who are current Varsity O Room Members ($500) may access the room during home football games. Former football student-athletes will continue to receive access as part of their existing football alumni benefits. All attendees, including football alumni and guests, must have a valid Varsity O Room ticket to enter. No one will be admitted without a Varsity O Room ticket.
Yes. Your $500 Varsity O Room Membership provides access to the Varsity O Room for all Ohio State home football games during the current membership year, but tickets to access the space must be claimed via your online ticket account for each game. To continue receiving Varsity O Room access in future seasons, members must renew their $500 Varsity O Room Membership annually. At this time, single-game Varsity O Room access is not available. We hope to offer a single-game option in the future, but for now, access is exclusively available through the annual Varsity O Room Membership.
No. Access to the Varsity O Room does not include admission to Ohio Stadium or a football game ticket. A valid game ticket is required to enter the stadium.
Food and beverages are available for purchase inside the Varsity O Room throughout the day.
The Varsity O Room has a limited capacity and is available on a first-come, first-served basis each home football game via an online claim process. On gameday, attendance fluctuates throughout the day as guests come and go, so space may become available during the game.
No. The Varsity O Room does not have a direct line of sight to the field, but the game is streamed live on large TVs throughout the room, so you won't miss any of the action.