The Ohio Union is your ticket to fun on game days! For complete pre- and post-game coverage, the most current Buckeye news on campus, endless food options, family friendly activities, convenient parking, and a short walk to Ohio Stadium, the Ohio Union has everything to make your game day experience complete. The Ohio Union opens at 8:00am on game day.
Top 10 Things To Do at the Ohio Union:
1. Do the Heisman pose with Archie Griffin's 1975 Heisman Trophy
2. Have a seat with bronzed Brutus Buckeye in the Great Hall, one of the most photographed places in Columbus!
3. Enjoy classic diner favorites from the Game Day Buffet at Sloopy's Diner beginning at 11:00am - Adults: $13; Kids 10 and under $6.50
4. Grab wings or an Ohio microbrew or wine from Woody's Tavern - there's also rootbeer on tap!
5. Get spirited with a $10 T-shirt or other unique Ohio State apparel, accessories, snacks, and special gifts from Station 88
6. Watch live performances by the Cheerleaders, appearances by Brutus Buckeye, and performing student organizations on campus that happen throughout pre-game in the building
7. Enjoy special game day gelato at Espress-OH. In the spirit of good sportsmanship, Espress-OH will feature a special Cinnamon Roll gelato for all of our visiting Penn State fans, a nod to Penn State's famous sticky bun. Ohio State fans can always enjoy Buckeye Gelato served at all home games.
8. Take a Cell-Phone Guided Tour of the Ohio Union and learn about the history of the Ohio Union and The Ohio State University. Cell Phone Tour brochures are available at the Ohio Union Information Center.
9. Count the number of Block "O"s in the Ohio Union.
10. Learn about Ohio State's prominent alumni whose achievements are displayed on the 3rd Floor of the Ohio Union.
No Ticket? No Problem! Catch the big Game at the Ohio Union
No ticket? No problem! Catch all of the Buckeye games at the Ohio Union. Enjoy some wings, refreshments, and the big game on the big screen at Woody's Tavern as well as the rest of the NCAA action on the t.v.s throughout Woody's. Or relax in one of our lounges - with comfy leather sofas you'll feel like you're in your dream living room!
Live Performances
Join our talented students as they perform throughout the day in the Great Hall of the Ohio Union!
11:30am - Stylez dance group
12:00pm - Ukulele Club
12:30pm - Ohio State Men's Glee
1:00pm - Brutus and the Spirit Squad
1:30pm - Dance Linx dance group
2:00pm - Buck That! acapella group
Game Day Parking
Parking is conveniently located next to the Ohio Union in the Ohio Union North & South parking garages. Parking is $15 per vehicle. For more information on game day parking, please visit the link provided: http://tp.osu.edu/alerts/closedfootballsaturdays.shtml
Special Game Day Union Building Hours for OSU vs. Penn State
Espress-OH Coffee Shop: 9AM-8PM
- serving coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and homemade gelato
Union Market: 11AM-8PM
- serving burgers, fries, specialty salads, subs and sandwiches, and backyard favorites
Woody's Tavern: 12PM-1AM
- featuring pizza, chips & dips, wings, and Ohio microbrews and Ohio wine
Sloopy's Diner: 8:00AM-4:00AM - Buffet begins at 9:30am
- featuring classic diner favorites served up buffet style on game days
- special buffet, game days only
Station 88: 10AM-7PM
- get unique Buckeye apparel, jewelry, and gifts
Woody's Tavern and Sloopy's are open late, so warm up wtih a cup of coffee or curb that late night craving with wings or pizza from Woody's or pancakes or a burger from Sloopy's.
2011 Ohio State Football Schedule
09.03 Ohio State vs. Akron; 12pm (*Alumni Game) (W, 42-0)
09.10 Ohio State vs. Toledo; 12pm (W, 27-22)
09.17 Ohio State vs. @Miami, FL; 7:30pm (L, 24-6)
09.24 Ohio State vs. Colorado; 3:30pm (W, 37-17)
10.01 Ohio State vs. Michigan State; 3:30pm (L, 10-7)
10.08 Ohio State vs. @Nebraska; 8pm (L, 34-27)
10.15 Ohio State vs. @Illinois; 3:30pm (W, 17-7)
10.29 Ohio State vs. Wisconsin; 8pm(Homecoming) (W, 33-29)
11.05 Ohio State vs. Indiana (W, 34-20)
11.12 Ohio State vs. @Purdue (L, 23-26 OT)
11.19 Ohio State vs. Penn State; TBA
11.26 Ohio State vs. @Michigan; TBA
12.03 Big Ten Championship Game; TBA