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Ohio Stadium Stadium Guide

Ohio Stadium · Columbus, OH

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The Venue
Ohio Stadium — affectionately known as 'The Horseshoe' or simply 'The Shoe' — is one of college football's most iconic cathedrals.
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Size & Scale
Opened in 1922 and seating over 102,000 fans, its distinctive open-ended horseshoe shape and towering concrete double-deck stands create an atmosphere that overwhelms the senses.
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Getting In
The sheer scale hits you the moment you walk through the gates: a sea of scarlet stretching in every direction, unified in purpose.
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What to Expect
For visiting fans, stepping into The Shoe is a bucket-list experience that delivers every ounce of pageantry college football promises.
PRO TIP
Enter through the open south end for the most dramatic first view of the stadium's massive horseshoe bowl stretching before you.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
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