Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium is an American football stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on the campus of Ohio State University. Records date it to 1922. First among the places near it is Historic Crew Stadium, at 1.6 mi.
A stadium & arena inside Columbus
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 144K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Columbus
Ohio Stadium is inside Columbus, which has 245 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
John Glenn Columbus (CMH) has airline service, about 7 miles from Ohio Stadium.
Established in 1922
Ohio Stadium dates from 1922. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here is how the weather at Ohio Stadium changes month by month.
Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium is an American football stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on the campus of Ohio State University. It primarily serves as the home venue of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team and is also the site for the university's Spring Commencement ceremonies each May. Common nicknames for the stadium include "The Horseshoe", "The Shoe", and "The House That Harley Built".
From 1996 to 1998, Ohio Stadium was the home venue for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer prior to the opening of Columbus Crew Stadium in 1999. The stadium also was the home venue for the OSU track and field teams from 1923 to 2001. In addition to athletics, Ohio Stadium is also a concert venue, with U2, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Genesis, Pink Floyd, and Metallica among the many acts to have played at the venue.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 1922
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 144K a year
Where to sleep near Ohio Stadium
The first towns with rooms are Columbus (245) and Washington Township (25).
- 1Historic Crew Stadium
- 2ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
- 3Value City Arena
- 4Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- 5Wexner Center for the Arts
- 6Ohio Governor's Mansion
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ohio Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | in town | — | 245 206 hotels · 16 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 938,396 | $253K | D |
| Washington Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 51,915 | $537K | — |
| Dublin | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 49,094 | $564K | B+ |
| Grove City | 10 mi south | 15 min | 20 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 45,180 | $310K | C− |
| Jackson Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 50,870 | $313K | — |
| Mifflin Township | 8 mi east | 10 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 38,526 | $348K | B |
| Norwich Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,547 | $377K | — |
| Hilliard | 8 mi west | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,898 | $385K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Ohio Stadium
Each of these is within 61 miles.
12 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
22 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
3in town Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
60 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
412 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
61 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
5in town MuseumWexner Center for the Arts
65 mi MuseumOhio Governor's MansionPhoto credits
Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wexner Center for the Arts: Ibagli, Public domain · Ohio Governor's Mansion: Bwsmith84 (talk), CC BY 3.0
Questions about Ohio Stadium
Is Ohio Stadium in Columbus?
Yes. It’s inside Columbus, OH.
When is the best time to visit Ohio Stadium?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Ohio Stadium from Cincinnati?
About 99 miles southwest of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ohio Stadium?
John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ohio Stadium?
Columbus (in town, 245 places to stay), Washington Township (10 mi, 25 places to stay) and Dublin (10 mi, 25 places to stay).
Tips from Columbus
Ask a question, or answer one, in Columbus’s Town Square.
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