Parking near Ohio Stadium

Closest parking lots to Ohio Stadium

LotWalk
Stadium Lot NorthwestPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 2 min
Surface lot at 333 W 18th AveSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 3 min
Stadium Lot NortheastPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 3 min
Tuttle Park Place GarageParking garageOpen 24 hoursNot on Park Graph yetabout 4 min
Surface lot at 350 W Lane AvePermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 7 min
Neil Avenue GarageParking garage · 978 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 8 min
Surface lot at 1787 Neil AveSurface lot · 18 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 8 min
Lane Avenue Parking GarageParking garage · 1296 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 9 min
12th Avenue GarageParking garage · 642 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 10 min
Surface lot at 300 W Lane AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 10 min
Surface lot at 318 W 12th AveSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 10 min
Surface lot at 2229 Tuttle Park PlCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 10 min
Surface lot at 277 W Norwich AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 10 min
Surface lot at 2187 Neil AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 11 min
Surface lot at 2201 Neil AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 12 min
Arps GarageParking garage · 892 spacesOpen 24 hoursNot on Park Graph yetabout 14 min
Surface lot at 1665 Olentangy River RdCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 14 min
Surface lot at 320 W 10th AveSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 14 min
Surface lot at 1755 Olentangy River RdCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 14 min
Surface lot at 252 W 10th AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 15 min
11th Avenue GarageParking garage · 664 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 15 min
SAFEAUTO Hospitals GarageParking garage · 826 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 15 min
Surface lot at 1581 Dodd DrSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 15 min
Surface lot at 480 Dodd DrSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 15 min
Ohio Union North Parking GarageParking garage · 604 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 16 min
Surface lot at 240 W Oakland AveSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 16 min
Surface lot at 2060 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 16 min
Ohio Union South Parking GarageParking garage · 790 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 16 min
Surface lot at 1972 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 16 min
Surface lot at 2094 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 16 min
9th Avenue West GarageParking garage · 1057 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 17 min
9th Avenue East GarageParking garage · 991 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 17 min
Lot LPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 17 min
Parking garage at 2120 N High StParking garageNot on Park Graph yetabout 17 min
Surface lot at 2166 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 17 min
Surface lot at 1717 Olentangy River RdCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 18 min
Lot OPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 18 min
Lot MPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 18 min
Lot PPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 18 min
Surface lot at 9 E 13th AveSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 19 min
Lot QPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 19 min
Surface lot at 520 King AveSurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 19 min
Surface lot at 2317 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 19 min
Surface lot at 85 E 18th AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 19 min
Lot RPermit holders onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 19 min
Surface lot at 2050 Kenny RdCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 20 min
Surface lot at 457 King AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 21 min
Surface lot at 2380 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 21 min
Surface lot at 505 King AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 22 min
Surface lot at 860 King AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 23 min
Mount Hall Pay & DisplaySurface lot · 12 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 24 min
Gateway GarageParking garage · 1176 spacesNot on Park Graph yetabout 24 min
Surface lot at 2544 N High StCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 26 min
Surface lot at 651 W 5th AveCustomers onlySurface lotNot on Park Graph yetabout 26 min

Walk times are estimates: straight-line distance × 1.3 at 3 mph. Hours are in Eastern time. Unclaimed lot details © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Ohio Stadium parking map

Takes Park Graph paymentsNot on Park Graph yetMap: Apple Maps. Lot data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Game-day parking at Ohio Stadium

When to arrive

The next event listed is Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football on Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern time. The closest lot not listed as restricted is about 3 min walk from Ohio Stadium, the farthest listed here about 24 min, so leave at least that long between parking and the start.

Upcoming Ohio State Buckeyes home games

Other events at Ohio Stadium

Events: Ticketmaster.

Free and cheap parking near Ohio Stadium

15 unclaimed lots are listed as charging a fee. 6 lots don't say. 31 lots are listed as restricted (permit holders only and customers only). Fee and access data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

EV charging near Ohio Stadium

Stations: ChargingNear.me (U.S. Department of Energy station data). Straight-line distance.

Parking near other Columbus destinations

About Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium opened in 1922, holds 102,780 and is home to Ohio State Buckeyes, Ohio State Buckeyes football (Wikidata, as of Nov 7, 2026). It is in Columbus, Ohio.

Sources

  • Venue facts: Wikidata
  • Unclaimed lots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
  • Park Graph lots and their rates: their owners, as of Nov 13, 2026
  • Events: Ticketmaster · EV stations: ChargingNear.me · Map: Apple Maps

Ohio Stadium parking FAQ

What is the closest parking to Ohio Stadium?
The closest lot open to the public is Surface lot at 333 W 18th Ave, about 3 min walk.
How much does parking near Ohio Stadium cost?
2 lots within 1 mile are listed as free in OpenStreetMap. 15 lots are listed as charging a fee, with no price listed. 31 lots are listed as restricted (permit holders only and customers only).
Is there free parking near Ohio Stadium?
Yes. 2 lots within 1 mile are listed as free in OpenStreetMap: Surface lot at 1581 Dodd Dr (about 15 min walk) and Surface lot at 240 W Oakland Ave (about 16 min walk).
How many parking lots are near Ohio Stadium?
54 lots are within 1 mile, as of Nov 13, 2026: 13 garages and 41 surface lots.
How long is the walk from parking to Ohio Stadium?
From about 3 min (Surface lot at 333 W 18th Ave) to about 24 min (Gateway Garage) for the 23 lots within 1 mile not listed as restricted. Walk times are estimates: straight-line distance × 1.3 at 3 mph.
When should I arrive for a game at Ohio Stadium?
The next event Ticketmaster lists is Ohio State Buckeyes Football vs. Northwestern Wildcats Football on Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern time. The closest lot not listed as restricted is about 3 min walk and the farthest listed about 24 min, so leave at least that long between parking and the start.
Can I park a truck or RV near Ohio Stadium?
None of the 54 lots within 1 mile of Ohio Stadium is listed for trucks or RVs. ATRI's 2024 Truck Parking Index counts 1,403 truck spaces at Ohio public rest areas, and the FHWA's 2014 Jason's Law survey counted 14,295 public and private truck spaces in the state (as of Nov 5, 2026). See truck parking by state.
How do I pay for parking near Ohio Stadium?
None of the lots within 1 mile takes Park Graph payments yet, so pay the way each lot's signs say. If a sign has a QR code, check the web address before you pay: Park Graph has logged 22 US warnings about fake parking QR codes (as of Nov 5, 2026).
Are there EV chargers near Ohio Stadium?
Yes. ChargingNear.me lists 8 public stations within 1 mile as of Nov 13, 2026; the nearest is Engie @ OSU.