Ohio State will host Illinois on Saturday, September 26, at Ohio Stadium.
Please review these parking reminders before game day.
Free Parking with Your Permit
- CampusParc permit holders may park at no additional charge in day-of-game lots on a first-come, first-served basis
- A valid access keycard or QR code must be scanned to verify your permit
- No valid keycard or QR code? The event parking fee is $30–$60. Credit card only
- Digital QR codes are available 24/7 through your parking account or the Ohio State app
- If you're parked in the Lane Avenue Garage, please use the Arps Garage instead. This helps preserve space in Lane Avenue Garage for game attendees
Relocation Requirements:
West Lane Avenue Garage
- Must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. Friday, September 25
West Stadium Lot
- Approximately 80 spaces will close as early as Thursday, September 24, for TV broadcast use
- Vehicles remaining in this area are subject to relocation
- Remaining spaces will be available for use until 11:59 p.m. on Friday
The following 28 parking lots are used for day-of-game operations and must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on Friday:
- Buckeye Lots 1-3
- East Tuttle Lot
- Fawcett Lot
- Gray Lots 3-7
- Lawrence Tower Lot
- Mid-Tower Lot
- North Field House Lot
- North Riverbank Lot
- Northeast Stadium Lot
- South Field House Lot
- Lincoln Tower Lot
- Scarlet Lots 1 - 5
- South Riverbank Lot
- Southeast Stadium Lot
- Sission Lot
- St. John Arena Lot
- West Stadium Lot
- Ice Rink Lot
- ROTC Lot
Vehicles not moved from restricted areas will be relocated at the owner's expense.
For more information on game-day parking, see the football map.
Game Day Timeline
- Starting 5:00 a.m. Saturday: Day-of-game lots and garages open to permit holders at no additional charge
- Approximately six hours after kickoff: West Lane permit holders may return their vehicle to the garage
- By 10 a.m. Sunday: Day-of-game access ends, and hourly parking rates apply in areas where your permit is not valid. Captured spaces will also be available on Sunday.
Not Sure Where to Park? You Have Options
- Check signage:
- Some parking locations are football tow-away zones (see Impact Map) and close at 11:59 p.m. Friday
- Always follow posted signage and review the applicable parking information
- Day-of-Game Parking:
- Day-of-Game lots and garages are available at no additional charge from 5 a.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Sunday with a valid annual permit
- Outside these times, hourly parking fees may apply in areas where your permit is not valid, including some garages
Please view the parking impact map below for more information.
Helpful Links
Parking-related questions or concerns? Contact CampusParc Customer Care at 614-688-0000 or osuinfo@campusparc.com. We want to help!
For parking system updates, follow us on social media. Unsure where to park with your permit? Check out the SureParc app.