Ohio Stadium Seating Chart

Sections at Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Sideline AA-D — lower deck sections
• End Zone — south and north
• Mezzanine — second deck premium
• C-Deck (upper deck) — sections 14C-37C
• Buckeye Club premium

Best seats at Ohio Stadium

Sections 17B-20B at midfield are the canonical lower-deck picks. For the Horseshoe experience, C-Deck sections 24C-28C give you the entire arc in your sightline.

Tips before you go

Game-day parking is a nightmare; use COTA bus shuttles from off-campus lots. Pre-game at The Varsity Club or any High Street bar within walking distance. Bring layers for late-November games; Columbus turns cold fast.

How to read the Ohio Stadium seating chart

Ohio Stadium seats 102,780 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.

Three things decide a Ohio Stadium seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official Ohio Stadium map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.

Building a seating chart for an event at Ohio Stadium

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Columbus area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Ohio Stadium, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Ohio Stadium runs to 102,780 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Ohio Stadium hold?

Ohio Stadium has a capacity of 102,780 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at Ohio Stadium?

Sections 17B-20B at midfield are the canonical lower-deck picks. For the Horseshoe experience, C-Deck sections 24C-28C give you the entire arc in your sightline.

What sections does Ohio Stadium have?

Main sections include: Sideline AA-D — lower deck sections; End Zone — south and north; Mezzanine — second deck premium. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Ohio Stadium located?

Ohio Stadium is in Columbus, Ohio. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at Ohio Stadium?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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