What channel is Ohio State on?

Most Big Ten games sit on Big Ten Network or a national broadcast window. Check the watch guide for the full breakdown.

Where should I tailgate at Ohio Stadium?

Lane Avenue is the center of gravity.

Big Ten football

Ohio State Buckeyes

Columbus, Ohio - Ohio Stadium - Scarlet and Gray - Brutus Buckeye

A 100,000-seat program with a game day that starts at breakfast and takes over the entire city.

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How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

Conference network

Big Ten Network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

See Big Ten Network viewing options

Attend

Upcoming games

College Football

Big Ten Home Saturday

When: Home Saturdays, early September through late November
Venue: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Coverage: Conference network or a national broadcast window, set roughly two weeks ahead

Kickoff windows are announced late in the week, so book travel around the date and treat the time as flexible until the window is released.

View event guide

Tailgating

Lane Avenue is the center of gravity.
Gray lots off Ackerman are the easiest in and out.

Best tailgating gear

Travel and stay

CMH is 20 minutes from campus.
Book Friday and Saturday nights together; one-night stays are often blocked.

Stadium

Ohio Stadium

Capacity 102,780Opened 1922Columbus, Ohio

The Horseshoe: enormous, historic, and best entered early enough to see Skull Session.

- Skull Session at St. John Arena is worth arriving two hours early.
- Rideshare pickup is chaos; walk ten minutes north before requesting.
- Upper deck C sections are steep. Bring layers, the wind cuts across the open end.

FAQ

Ohio State questions

What channel is Ohio State on?: Most Big Ten games sit on Big Ten Network or a national broadcast window. Check the watch guide for the full breakdown.
Where should I tailgate at Ohio Stadium?: Lane Avenue is the center of gravity.
What is the best airport for a Ohio State game?: CMH is 20 minutes from campus.