Ohio State football’s 2025 spring game is here: See the bag policy for Ohio Stadium

The Buckeyes will be taking the field again this Saturday for their annual spring game.

The annual intrasquad scrimmage for the Buckeyes on April 12 will be the team’s first appearance on the field after winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.  

The school had branded the event as a spring showcase, but this week announced it was dropping that name and sticking with traditional branding.

Here’s what to know about what you can (and can’t) bring into the stadium:

What is the Ohio State bag policy for athletic events?

No bags or purses of any size are permitted in Ohio Stadium. Wallets and wristlets no larger than 5x8x1 are permitted.

Guests entering with medical, dietary, or childcare needs may bring one bag approximately 14x14x4 with necessary belongings. These bags are subject to security screening and inspection.

What can’t I bring into Ohio Stadium?

You can’t bring the following items into the stadium:

• All bags (including fanny packs, purses, string o, messenger bags, crossbody bags, camera bags, roll bags, binocular cases)
• Alcohol
• Animals (except service dogs for guests with disabilities)
• Audio or video recording equipment including those that are attached to drones or model aircrafts.
• Banners, flags and signs
• Bicycles
• Cameras with a lens greater than 100mm (along with Monopods, Dual Pods and Tripods), including those that are attached to drones or model aircrafts.
• Chairs including folding chairs, stools or portable chairs
• Clothing with profane, inappropriate or abusive language
• Containers (including coolers, picnic baskets, cans, heavy plastic or glass bottles and thermoses)
• Confetti, streamers, glitter, balloons
• Drones (including but not limited to unmanned aircraft systems or model aircrafts.)
• Firearms. Weapons are not permitted in the arena/stadium. Possession of a firearm or weapon is strictly forbidden. Possession of a weapon will result in immediate confiscation, ejection and/or possible arrest.
• Fireworks
• Food or beverages
• Illegal drugs
• Inflatables (balls or balloons)
• Laptops and computers
• Laser pointers
• Permanent markers or paint
• Noisemaking devices like whistles and airhorns
• Seat cushions that have back supports, zippers, or storage slots
• Sticks, poles, pipes or Selfie sticks
• Strollers and car-seat type baby carriers are not permitted.
• Signs
• Sports equipment like footballs
• Televisions or video monitors
• Weapons or items that mimic weapons including mace, pepper spray, lighters, matches, knives, martial arts weapons, stun guns, water guns — or any item deemed dangerous or inappropriate.
• Wrapped gifts, packages or items

What’s allowed in the Horseshoe?

• Binoculars (without a case)
• Blankets (unrolled or unbagged)
• Body worn baby carriers with child (including but not limited to wraps, slings, soft pack baby carrier, etc.)
• Cameras (still) with a lens 100mm or less
• Coats
• Mobility devices (including but not limited to canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, scooters, etc.)
• Rain apparel and ponchos (worn or carried)
• Seat cushions are permitted that are foam and do not have back supports, zippers, or storage slots
• Small radios with headphones
• Umbrellas: Guests may carry umbrellas into Ohio Stadium for use before and after the game, but umbrellas are not permitted to be opened in the seating areas.
• Water bottles that are clear, plastic and empty

What’s the schedule for the spring game?

• 9 a.m. – Fan Fest starts
• 10 a.m. – Team shop opens
• 10 a.m. – Gates open
• 10:45 a.m. – Team arrives
• Noon – Kickoff

Cole Behrens covers K-12 education and school districts in central Ohio. Have a tip? Contact Cole at cbehrens@dispatch.com or connect with him on X at @Colebehr_report

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