Ohio State University & Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium
One of the largest universities in the U.S. The 100,000-seat 'Horseshoe' stadium is a shrine to college football, and the whole city lights up on autumn game days.
The Ohio State University is one of the largest universities in the U.S. by enrollment, and its main campus is about 4 km north of downtown. Strolls around the central lawn, known as The Oval, the Thompson Library, and Mirror Lake are popular. Ohio Stadium, built in 1922 and nicknamed 'The Horseshoe' for its shape, holds more than 100,000 spectators and is one of the most famous home venues in American college football. On autumn Saturday game days, the whole city dresses in scarlet, and the Marching Band's pregame performance is a longstanding tradition. Some areas can be visited on non-game days. Game tickets should be purchased in advance through official channels.
Opening hours
Campus open all day; match days per schedule
Nearby sights
- Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
- Short North Arts District
- Ohio History Center & Ohio Village
- North Market
- National Veterans Memorial and Museum
- COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
- Scioto Mile
- Ohio Statehouse