Ohio Stadium purse rules 2023 state it will only allow small clutches, wristlets, or wallets not exceeding 5″x8″x1″ inside the venue.
The stadium is hosting three concerts in eight days for the first time in 101 years. Among the three the chock-a-block musical concert by Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks has already passed on 5 August.
Today on the 8th of August, Motley Crue & Def Leppard will be rocking the stage. And similarly, Morgan Wallen will be stringing the stadium for two days on August 11 and 12.
So if you are one in the row looking forward to one of these concerts in Ohio then you might want to go through the concert policies of the stadium, as the policies and rules are a little different than other cities and stadiums.
Ohio State stadium rules are strict regarding alcohol consumption, purses, and bags, have controlled tailgating, and more. The rules are enforced by law enforcement officers.
Anyone with possession of an open container of beer or any other intoxicating liquid in the public area is subject to laws and regulations of the state. So, let’s go through stadium rules you need to be aware of while attending a concert in Ohio Stadium.
Ohio Stadium Concert Rules
Ohio Stadium rules for concerts assert no alcohol, strollers, ballons, banners, outside food, and beverages will be allowed inside.
All items and persons are subject to inspection.
The streets around and on the campus will be made one way on the event day. Similarly, those who violate the Temporary Flight Restriction rules by bringing drones or similar unmanned flying recorders or objects will be subjected to criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307.
According to the concert rules, the Stadium gates will open 2 hrs before any event and the Guest Service Booths are located at Gate 13, Gate 14, and Gate 38 including sections 5C and 6C. You are also not allowed to bring many items inside the stadium including the following:
Prohibited Items
- All Bags
- Alcohol
- Animals except for those assisting the differently abled guests with identification.
- Any kind of Audio Recording Equipments
- Any kind of Video Recording equipment including video cameras, monopods, dual pods, tripods, zoom lenses, etc
- Signs and Banners
- All types of Beverages
- Bicycles
- Chairs with back support, folding chairs, portable chairs, stools, and lawn chairs. Exception: Those with doctor’s notes will be permitted.
- balloons, glitters, confetti, streamers
- Fireworks
- Any kind of foods
- Illegal Drugs
- Laser pointers or similar light-emitting devices
- Permanent Markers, Paint, or such things
- Selfie Sticks or sticks
- Strollers or baby carriers
- Signs
- Any Noise making Equipment including air horns, bull horns, whistles, kazoos, cowbells, sirens, boom boxes, etc
- Sports equipment
- Firearms and weapons or sharp equipment
- Wrapped items
What Things Are Permitted?
Audiences and Fans are allowed to bring water bottles that are clear, made up of plastic, and empty, not filled. There are water fountains available in various sections.
- Binoculars
- Blankets
- Cameras having lenses 100 mm or less
- Coat
- Seatback chairs; only those with the doctor’s note
- Small radios with headphones
- Walking Canes for those needing assistance while walking
Umbrella Policy
Ohio Stadium umbrella policy permits the use of umbrellas before and after the event. This rule is subject to change as per the program’s nature.
Rain apparel is also allowed inside the stadium. The umbrellas or other view-blocking equipment similar to that are not permitted to open on the seating area during the period of a game or an event.
Fans Code of Conduct
- Shouldn’t exhibit behaviors interfering with the enjoyment of other attendees
- Shouldn’t involve in taunting, using vulgar words, threatening, or any abusive act
- Shouldn’t involve in throwing anything at the artist
- Shouldn’t wear things that give an obscene message, uses foul language, or hurt the sentiments of any community
- Should remain on the dedicated seat as per their tickets and shouldn’t involve in quarreling or fighting
- Should be responsible for their own code of conduct
Ohio State Stadium Bag Policy
Ohio Stadium bag policy 2023 strictly restricts the use of any kind of bag. It permits wallets or wristlets not exceeding 5in x 8in x 1in.
Unlike other stadiums, Ohio doesn’t allow any kind of clear bags or other types of plastic bags inside the field premises which the NFL bag policy allows. The restricted bag types are:
- Backpacks
- Fanny Packs
- Purses
- String or cinch bags
- messenger bags
- camera bags
- briefcases
- grocery bags
- roll bags
- binocular cases
- duffle bags
No other such items including seat cushions with zip or compartments are admissible inside the stadium.
Exception
A single 14x14x4 bag will be permitted per person in the following cases of a person:
- Dietary or medical needs for storing medications, snacks for medical needs, etc.
- To keep diapers, formula, baby food, baby bottle or other things of Child Care needs
The guest falling under the exceptional category must enter the stadium through the Band Center doors located between Gate 10 and 12 or the Press Entrance situated between the Huntington Club and Gate 23 for the inspection of their bags.
Similarly, for those with the needs of Child Care and for Nursing Mothers, the restrooms of the stadium are well-equipped with diaper-changing tables.
Guests can visit 9A, 11A, 12A, 20A, 23A, 37A, 38A, 23C, 24C, and 19D restrooms for the private accommodation or First Aid Booths situated in 16A, 17A, 11B, 12B, 23C, 24C.
Likewise, there is a lost and found department located in the north rotunda aside the section 1A and remains open until after 30 minutes after the event end. You may claim your lost items there before the designated closing time.
How Many People Does Ohio State Stadium Hold?
Ohio stadium concert capacity is it can hold up to 102,780 seats and recorded an attendance of 110,045 on November 26, 2016.
It was during the match between Ohio State and Michigan. It is the largest stadium in the state and is considered the third-largest in the on-campus stadium competition.
The Stadium was built in 1922 and could hold 66,210 people till 1943. It was increased to 72,754 in 1944 and again in 1948 to accommodate 78,677 audiences.
The renovations took place over the years and the capacity of the stadium reached 104,944 in 2014 and lasted till 2017. in 2018, several luxury suits were added and the capacity was decreased to 102,780 seats and it is still the same till the present time.
Ohio Stadium Parking
Parking at Ohio Stadium for concerts is allocated as Day of Event Lots, Parent Drop Off/Pick Up Lots, Disability Lots, Permit Lots, RV/Bus Lots, and more.
Let’s look at their location and cost details in brief:
- Day of Event Lots: This is for the public parking service and is allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The audiences have to pay $20 per vehicle. The public parking lots will open at 1 pm only.
- Parent Drop Off/Pick up Lots: It is designated in the Scarlet Lots near the Jerome Schottenstein Center. There are no parking charges here. For pickup, parents should only enter the stadium after 9:00 pm on the game day and given time on other events day. The exit should be 315 at Ackeram Road and Entry must be done from Olentangy River Road.
- Disability Lots: It is located in the lots north of St. John Arena and the vehicle owners have to pay $20 per vehicle. There will be a shuttle service available from the parking lots to gates 20 and 23 of the stadium. The service will be available from 1:00 pm onwards.
- Permit Lots: These lots will open at 8:00 am on the show day and the tickets will be made available online. There are advance parking permits available in person only. The advance tickets will be available at Schottenstein Center Ticket Office. These lots are for tailgating as well. So, The vehicles and tailgate must not exceed 8.5′ x 15′ Space fit. Each permit will only vouch for 1 vehicle. Other vehicles larger than this will be asked to park in the RV lot.
- RV Lot: This lot is located in the Buckeye Lot off of Fred Taylor Lot Drive and north of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Lot will open at 1 pm and costs $20. It is also available nearby campgrounds.
Please note that the prices mentioned above are subject to change according to the nature of events and number of guests attending the particular events. The cost might go high. It is recommended to visit the ticket sellers online for the event day parking prices.
For example, for the aforementioned upcoming events you might have to pay $70 to $95 for the parking only.
Seating Chart
Ohio Stadium concert seating chart comprises various sections numbered from 1 to 97 marked as A, B, and C three compartments for each section.
There are also several club sections marked from C1 to C5 near the ground. Section 1AA to Section 39AA surround the bottom of the field from all sides. There are Loge sections marked from Loge 1 to Loge 44. It has Box areas named from 1 B box to 6 B Box.
The stadium also consists of several suits and luxurious seating areas. One of the nicest stadium’s on-field seating spaces comprises of sections named Floor A, Floor B, Floor C, Floor D, Floor E, Floor F, Floor G, and Floor H.
Floors A, B, C, G, and E come with the best seats in terms of closeness to the stage and view. They tend to cost you more than the seats in the other sections. Similarly, seats in sections 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and 8A are supposed to provide you with the best view of the stage. No blocking and disturbance.
The on-ground seating spaces will cost way higher than that of the ground as they outnumber the other seats in terms of proximity to the artists performing on the stage.
The ticket prices for the upcoming concerts vary from $19 for the cheapest to $3,438 for the costliest in Field A Row 1 for each seat. Similarly, you will have to pay $2,812 for Field B, Row 5, and $2,373 for Field B Row 11.
$22 for section 15A Row 22 and a little increased price for other rows of other available sections.