Heading to Ohio State vs. Youngstown State Saturday? Here's where to park near Ohio Stadium
Ohio State football will return to Ohio Stadium Saturday afternoon.
After a 23-3 season-opening road win against Indiana, the Buckeyes will open its home schedule at noon Saturday against Youngstown State.
In 2023, Ohio State's home schedule includes matchups against Youngstown State, Western Kentucky, Maryland, Penn State, Michigan State and Minnesota.
Heading to Saturday's game? Here's what you need to know about parking near Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State football parking: Where can I park near Ohio Stadium?
According to Ohio State, fans who do not have parking passes are encouraged to park in the Buckeye Lots, West Campus or High Street garages.
For fans parking on West Campus, a complimentary shuttle will be available from the Mount Hall loop located near Lane Avenue and Carmack Road. The shuttle will take fans to Coffey Road Park on the west side of the Olentangy River near the Woody Hayes Bridge. The shuttle will run from six hours before kickoff until one hour after the game ends.
Permit lots are located on the east side of the stadium, including the East Stadium lot and the Tuttle and Northwest garages. Both are accessible from taking High Street to Woodruff Avenue on game day.
Fans with football parking permits can access the pass on their Ohio State Buckeyes' app on any mobile device along with their game tickets. Permits will be scanned upon entry to the parking lot or garage.
Per Ohio State, fans should anticipate waiting 60-90 minutes after the game to clear parking lots and garages.
Maps and directions to various parking areas can be found on Ohio State's website.
Ohio State football parking: How much is parking near Ohio Stadium?
Day-of-game parking will be available in all lots and garages starting at 5 a.m.
Parking will be available for $25 and $30. Credit cards will only be accepted at all public parking locations.
Ohio State football parking: Things to know
Cannon Drive continues to be closed at John Herrick Drive, not allowing any north-bound traffic past Lincoln and Morrill Towers to West Stadium and South Fieldhouse parking lots. Access to those lots will be through Woody Hayes Drive at the north end of Ohio Stadium.
More information about traffic patterns on Ohio State football game days can be found here.
Ohio State football schedule 2023
Here's what Ohio State's 2023 football schedule looks like.
Sept. 2: Ohio State 23, Indiana 3
Sept. 9: Ohio State vs. Youngstown State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, 12 p.m., Big Ten Network
Sept. 16: Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, 4 p.m., FOX
Sept. 23: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Oct. 7: Ohio State vs. Maryland, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Oct. 14: Ohio State vs. Purdue, Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana
Oct. 21: Ohio State vs. Penn State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Oct. 28: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin
Nov. 4: Ohio State vs. Rutgers, SHI Stadium, Piscataway, New Jersey
Nov. 11: Ohio State vs. Michigan State, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Nov. 18: Ohio State vs. Minnesota, Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Nov. 25: Ohio State vs. Michigan, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 12 p.m., FOX
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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football parking: How to park for OSU vs. Youngstown State
