Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium, known as the Horseshoe, is the legendary home of Ohio State Buckeyes football and one of college football's most iconic venues. Located in Columbus, the massive stadium creates an unforgettable atmosphere with over 100,000 fans on fall Saturdays. The Horseshoe's distinctive design and the Script Ohio tradition define Buckeye football. It ranks among the largest and most hostile environments in the sport.

Ohio Stadium opened on October 7, 1922, with Ohio State defeating Ohio Wesleyan. The stadium was built at a cost of $1.34 million and originally held 66,210 fans. Often called "the House That Harley Built" after Chic Harley, it has undergone numerous expansions. The current capacity of 102,780 makes it the fourth-largest on-campus stadium in the nation. Ohio Stadium has hosted nearly 40 million fans since opening and remains the heart of Columbus.