Ohio Stadium ADA Information
Ohio Stadium provides accommodations for those with disabilities, including elevators, accessible seating, and accessible restrooms that will allow for an enjoyable game day experience. Accessible seating is located on all levels of Ohio Stadium in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Accessible Entrances
All entrances at Ohio Stadium are accessible for guests with disabilities. Please enter the gate nearest your ticketed section, with the following exceptions:
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If you are seated in sections 1A, 1AA, 3A, 3AA, 5A, or 5AA please enter through gate 7. |
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If you are seated in sections 2A, 2AA, 4A, 4AA, 6A, or 6AA please enter through gate 8. |
Accommodation Requests
If information below leaves you with questions about access or you wish to request accommodations for a disability, please contact Mike Penner at penner.2@osu.edu; 614-292-1848 or contact the University ADA Coordinator at ADA-OSU@osu.edu; (614) 292-6207 (v) or (614) 688-8605 (tty). Early requests are encouraged. Depending upon your particular needs, two week's notice will generally allow us to accommodate your request.
Assistive Listening Devices/Hearing Impaired
Assistive Listening Devices are available at no charge at the Guest Services Booths (near Gates 13, 14 or 38) in Ohio Stadium. A driver's license, credit card or some other acceptable form of picture identification is required as a deposit.
Directions to Disability Seat Locations for Fans Who Have Disability Tickets When They Arrive to the Stadium
Once inside the stadium please utilize these directions to locate your seat.
AA-Deck
| All AA-deck seat locations are accessible by entering the section where your seat is located. |
Club Levels
| Please use the elevators located between gates 19 and 23. |
D-Deck
Please use the elevators located between gates 19 and 23. Guests with disabilities will need a green sticker on their ticket to access D Deck on these elevators between gates 19 and 23. Guests can get a green sticker by calling the ticket office at 614-292-2624 or on game day by visiting the ticket office at Gate 7.
Guests with disabilities may also use the elevator at gate 7 to C-Deck and then walk up the stairs to D-Deck. |
South Stands (sections 31 - 39)
AA-Deck
All AA-deck seat locations are accessible by entering the section where your seat is located.
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A-Deck and B-Deck
Please use the elevators underneath the south stands between gates 37 and 38.
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Directions to Seat Locations for Fans Who Do Not Have Disability Tickets When They Arrive to the Stadium
Once inside the stadium please utilize these directions to locate your seat.
West Side of the stadium (odd numbered sections 1 - 29)
A-Deck and AA-Deck
All A-deck and AA-deck seat locations are accessible by entering the section where your seat is located.
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B-Deck, C-Deck
Please use the elevators located near gate 7.
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Club Levels
Please use the elevators located between gates 19 and 23.
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D-Deck
Please use the elevators located between gates 19 and 23. Guests with disabilities will need a green sticker on their ticket to access D Deck on these elevators between gates 19 and 23. Guests can get a green sticker by calling the ticket office at 614-292-2624 or on game day by visiting the ticket office at Gate 7.
Guests with disabilities may also use the elevator at gate 7 to C-Deck and then walk up the stairs to D-Deck.
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East Side of the stadium (even numbered sections 2 - 30)
A-Deck and AA-Deck
All A-deck and AA-deck seat locations are accessible by entering the section where your seat is located.
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B-Deck, C-Deck
Please use the elevators located near gate 10.
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South Stands (sections 31 - 39)
AA-Deck
All AA-deck seat locations are accessible by entering the section where your seat is located.
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A-Deck and B-Deck
Please use the elevators underneath the south stands between gates 37 and 38.
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NOTE: On game day, guests needing disability seating should contact the nearest usher or should go to the ticket office located near Gate 7 to exchange tickets. However, there is no guarantee that disability tickets will be available on the day of the game. Guests are encouraged to call in advance.
Elevators
Elevators are located in the following areas of Ohio Stadium:
1) Four elevators are located on the west side of the stadium between gates 17-23 which provide access to the Club Levels, and to disability seating on D deck.
2) One elevator is located in the south stadium near gate 39 and only provides access to seats in south stadium.
3) Two elevators are located near section 7 that access B and C decks.
4) Two elevators are located near section 10 that access B and C decks.
Medical Needs
Guests that provide a doctor's note demonstrating a specific need for medication or chair back seat may enter the Stadium at Gates 9, 16 and 25 ONLY.
Parking
Disability Parking will be located in the lots north of St. John Arena and in the Neil Avenue Garage. These areas will both be accessible, while space is available, from the east via High Street to Woodruff. A current state issued disability placard, along with registration, and the person who owns the placard must be in the vehicle to enter the parking area. (Officers may validate ownership of the placard at any time.) A shuttle will transport fans from the parking lots north of St. John Arena to Gate 18, which is located on the east side of Ohio Stadium. There will also be shuttle service from the Neil Avenue Garage to the RPAC loop, located near the southeast corner of Ohio Stadium. This shuttle will operate from six hours prior to kickoff until one hour after the game. Questions concerning disability parking should be directed to Transportation and Parking Services at 614-292-9341 or the ticket office at 292-2624.
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are located near sections 8A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 28A, 33A, 34A, 37A, 38A, 3B, 12B, 28B, 7C, 10C, 11C, 13C, 14C, 15C, 19C, 20C, 23C, 28C, 29C, 17D, 19D, 25D.
Service Animals
Trained guide dogs or service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted inside the Stadium.
Ticket Exchange
Guests requiring disability seating should contact the ticket office no later than three weeks in advance at 614-292-2624. On game day, guests needing disability seating should contact the nearest usher or should go to the ticket office located near Gate 7 to exchange tickets. However, there is no guarantee that disability tickets will be available on the day of the game. Guests are encouraged to call in advance.
Wheelchairs
Guests needing wheelchair assistance while in Ohio Stadium should go to the First Aid Rooms at 16A or 17A. Ushers will be available to transport fans between the entrance gate and their seats.
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