Tickets to an Ohio State Football game can be expensive and hard to get. Fans can get a chance to enjoy an experience in the ‘Show for cheap with the Ohio State Football Spring Game!
The team will be divided into Scarlett and Gray squads for a game day format scrimmage. The first several series featuring the first team veterans will play “thud” tempo without tackling. After a few series, they’ll start tackling, though quarterbacks will not be live.
Deposit photos
Check out the new and returning talent for the upcoming season and enjoy the beautiful spring weather on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at noon.
Typically the band and the spirit squad – Brutus Buckeye, the cheerleaders and dance team – are in attendance and performing!
photo courtesy: The Ohio State University Marching Band
Ohio State Football Spring Game tickets
General admission tickets are $13. Tickets for children under 6 are free in the General Admission seating areas. It’s a great first experience for kids in the stadium!
Children under 2 are admitted free in the Reserved seating areas (AA deck and Club seats), but must sit on an adult’s lap.
Current Ohio State Students get in free with valid Buck ID at the South Stands gates.
Tickets for the spring game can be purchased via Ticketmaster online.
Spring Game Buck Up and Win Big Contest
For an additional $1, fans can enter to win one of 250 exclusive items. Ten of those items are among the “grand prizes”
- A signed Jeremiah Smith heritage stripe replica jersey from the 2025 CFP national championship
- Two signed Jeremiah Smith replica helmets from the CFP national championship
- A signed Julian Sayin home scarlet replica jersey
- A Bo Jackson signed football
- Five photos of Brutus’ Script Ohio in the snow at Michigan signed by Jeremiah Smith
Winners of the grand prizes will be announced at the Spring Game and brought down to the field to receive their item from the student-athlete that signed it. Enter to win on the website.
Buckeye Gameday Fan Fest
Join fellow fans for fun, food, games, giveaways and live music! Fan Fest is located outside of the Ice Rink and St. John Arena. Fan fast is free, and open to all ages.
10AM: Fan Fest Starts, Team Shop Opens, and Gates Open
10:45AM: Team Arrives
Noon: Kickoff
Find more details on the OSU Spring game website.
More on OSU campus…
Brutus statues
There are dozens of Brutus Buckeye statues around campus! Walk around and see how many you can find to take photos with!
OSU Baseball
Walk over to Bill Davis Stadium to watch Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball take on Minnesota at 3 pm. Tickets are $8-$12. See tickets here.
Best of Columbus on the Cheap
Check out some of the most popular articles for Columbus on the CheapSubscribe to Columbus on the Cheap's email list
- Upcoming weekend events
- Nature walks and scenic hiking trails in Columbus
- Over 85 Indoor Play Places and Activities for kids around Columbus
- Huge List of Columbus Happy Hours
- Discounted and Free Museum Days in Columbus
- Over 20 Farmers Markets around Columbus
- Over 325 Central Ohio and Columbus Festivals
- Columbus Zoo Tickets, Discounts, and Free Days
- Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Columbus
- Fun and Tasty Adventure Trails in Ohio
- 50+ Best Free and Cheap Date Ideas
- Fun Nights Out in Columbus
- Where to find the cheapest gas
- 50+ Best Free and Cheap Things to do today in Columbus
Leave a Reply