EVENT INFO

• Buckeye Country Superfest is an outdoor event, no refunds or exchanges. Rain or Shine.
• Lineup and set times are subject to change.
• Ohio Stadium is a cashless venue. Parking, concessions, and merchandise purchases can be made with a debit/credit card or mobile payment.
• All persons entering Ohio Stadium are subject to inspection - metal detectors will be in use.
• Weapons of ANY kind (including pocket knives) are prohibited in Ohio Stadium.
• Guests are not permitted to re-enter the Stadium after exiting.
• A-Z Guide for OSU stadium policies

Hours for the Stadium Event and the Official Tailgate FanFest will be announced at a later date.

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NO BAG POLICY - Bags or purses LARGER THAN 5” x 8” x 1” ARE NOT PERMITTED in Ohio Stadium. Wallets and wristlets 5” x 8” x 1” or smaller are permitted. All items and persons are subject to inspection.

Guests entering with medical or childcare needs must enter through a Medical Bag Lane at any of our Gate Entry’s and may carry one (1) bag per person that is subject to inspection.

We suggest leaving most items at home. Management reserves the right to determine prohibited items. Guests may return items to their vehicles or surrender to Security without return.

ALL items and persons entering Ohio Stadium are subject to security screening and inspection via a walk-through metal detector and/or a hand wand metal detector.

An inspection of your person, parcels, bags, and clothing capable of concealing prohibited items may be done. Guests may refuse inspections, but may be refused entry as a result. Guests found with prohibited items are subject to Ohio Law and/or ejection from the stadium without refund.

Camera/audio-visual policy - point and click cameras are permitted. No professional cameras or zoom lenses.

No selfie sticks, GoPros, iPads, or laptops. No video or audio recording devices.

Sunscreen (non aerosol) is permitted. Cannot be carried in a bag.

Only digital tickets issued from Ticketmaster will be accepted for entry. Transfer ticket(s) or accept a transfer in advance of the show, starting on 4/12.

Tickets can be accessed through the Ticketmaster app or website under My Events.

For efficient, contactless scanning, please ensure that your phone is charged and your screen brightness is set to a high level. We recommend adding your ticket(s) to your mobile wallet before arriving at the stadium on show day. Screenshots or paper printouts WILL NOT be valid.

We cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased from unauthorized sources outside of Ticketmaster. Tickets purchased through third-party platforms must be transferred and accepted via Ticketmaster to be eligible for entry.

Don’t have a smartphone? Bring your email confirmation and photo ID to the Stadium’s GATE 5 Ticket Office on the day of the event for assistance.

The Schottenstein Center ticket office (located on the NE corner of the building, next to the “Brutus” entrance) can sell mobile tickets in person starting with the public on sale through July 9, 2027. The ticket office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM.

The Ticket Office at Ohio Stadium (located outside of Gate 5) will open at NOON on show day, July 10, 2027.

For ticketing inquiries, please contact the Ticket Office by phone at 1-800-GOBUCKS or by email at athletic.tix@osu.edu.

Guests are NOT permitted to re-enter Ohio Stadium after exit.

Guests are subject to inspection of persons, parcels, bags or clothing capable of concealing items. Guests are subject to enhanced security screenings including metal detectors.

Beer and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at Buckeye Country Superfest and within the Official Tailgate FanFest.

It is illegal for anyone under 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Guests passing alcohol to minors will be ejected and subject to arrest.

Register for the designated driver program at Guest Services and get a coupon for a complimentary soft drink.

Guests are encouraged to bring bottles that are clear/plastic/empty into the stadium to fill at complimentary water stations at 16A, 17A, 6C, 7C, and on the floor.

The use of tobacco products (including and not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos, hookah smoked products, pipes, oral and nasal tobacco) is prohibited in all university buildings and university-owned properties, including parking lots, garages, and outside areas including any product intended to mimic tobacco products.

Seat cushions are permitted that are foam and do not have back supports, zippers, or storage slots.

Parking lots open at 8AM day of show, Saturday, July 10, 2027. Those with RV permits must vacate the lots no later than 8AM on Sunday, July 11, 2027.

Parking permits are issued solely for parking one (1) state registered vehicle in one (1) designated parking space.

Vehicles that do not fit in the designated space are prohibited from using multiple passes to occupy additional spaces.

If you do not pre-purchase a parking pass, Day of Show Parking will be available first-come, first-served - cashless - only credit/debit cards or mobile payments accepted. Vehicles and your tailgate must fit within the 8.5’ x 15’ space provided.

You can find all of Ohio Stadium’s tailgating information and policies here. 

A Nursing Mother’s Room is available at the top of the A Concourse stairs (Western side of the North Rotunda) with an adjacent bathroom.

Parents / Nursing Mothers may bring in supplies.

Guests entering with medical or childcare needs must enter through a Medical Bag Lane at any of our Gate Entry’s and may carry one (1) bag per person that is subject to inspection.

• ALL bags or purses are prohibited in Ohio Stadium. Wallets, wristlets, or clutch no larger than 5 in. x 8 in. x 1 in. are permitted. Guests entering with medical or childcare needs must enter through a Medical Bag Lane at any of our Gate Entry’s and may carry one (1) bag per person that is subject to inspection.
• Alcohol
• Animals (except service dogs for guests with disabilities)
• Audio or Video recording equipment including those attached to unmanned aircraft systems or model aircrafts
• Drones of ANY kind
• Banners flags, and signs
• Bicycles
• Chairs including portable chairs, folding chairs, lawn chairs, or stools
• Clothing with profane, inappropriate or abusive language
• Containers (including but not limited to hard-sided coolers, soft pack coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets, cans, glass bottles, thermoses)
• Confetti, streamers, glitter, or balloons
• Firearms or weapons of ANY kind are strictly prohibited. Possession of a weapon will result in immediate confiscation, ejection, and possible arrest. (Off-duty law enforcement: click here for concealed-carry policy.)
• Weapons or items that mimic weapons (including but not limited to aerosol cans, mace, pepper spray, lighters, matches, firearms (including CCW permit holders), fireworks, knives of any kind, spiked bracelets or chains, brass knuckles, martial arts weapons, stun guns, squirt guns, super soakers) or any item deemed dangerous or inappropriate by the event’s security personnel
• Fireworks
• Food or beverages
• Illegal substances / drugs of any kind
• Inflatables (balls, balloons, etc)
• Laptops and computers
• Laser pointers
• Markers or paint
• Noise making devices (i.e whistles, bull horns, instruments, kazoos, bugles, cow bells, thunder sticks, sirens, milk jugs with rocks or coins, electronics)
• Seat cushions with back supports, zippers, or storage slots. Foam seats without back supports, zippers, or storage slots are permitted.
• Sticks, poles, pipes, or selfie sticks
• Strollers and car-seat baby carriers are not permitted. Body worn baby carriers (including wraps, slings, or soft pack baby carriers) are permitted.
• Sports equipment (ie balls of ANY kind, segways, motorized scooters, skateboards, or roller blades)
• Televisions or video monitors
• Umbrellas CANNOT be opened in seating areas; however, rain apparel / umbrellas can be carried into Ohio Stadium for use before and after the event.
• Wrapped gifts or packages
• ANY items that could be used as a projectile, obstruct the view or interfere with the comfort of other guests OR deemed inappropriate / hazardous by stadium security are prohibited.

WE SUGGEST LEAVING MOST ITEMS AT HOME. Management reserves the right to determine prohibited items. Guests may return them to their vehicle or surrender to security without return.

Parking permits are issued solely for parking one (1) state registered vehicle in one (1) designated parking space. Vehicles that do not fit in the designated space are prohibited from using multiple passes to occupy additional spaces.

If you do not pre-purchase a parking pass, Day of Show Parking will be available first-come, first-served - cashless - only credit/debit cards or mobile payments accepted. Vehicles and your tailgate must fit within the 8.5’ x 15’ space provided.

Parking lots open at 8AM day of show, Saturday, July 10, 2027. Those with RV permits must vacate the lots no later than 8AM on Sunday, July 11, 2027.

Disability Parking is located in lots north of St. John Arena and the adjacent Lane Avenue Garage.

Areas will be accessible while space is available. A current state issued disability placard (any state), along with registration, and the person who owns the placard must be in the vehicle to enter.

Officers may validate ownership of the placard at any time.

A shuttle will transport guests from disability parking lots to the east side of Ohio Stadium near Gate 12 from 1PM until an hour after the show ends.

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Additional Parking & Traffic information for Ohio Stadium can be found here.

ADA Guide can be found here.

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