Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium

Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium

View the new home of Buckeye Lacrosse

Built For Lacrosse

Welcome to the home of Ohio State Lacrosse.

Built for Buckeyes, by Buckeyes, the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium is one of North America’s premier lacrosse-specific stadiums.

Featuring a seating capacity of over 2,100 with 360-degree vantage points, a state-of-the-art heated turf, a first-class training room, and more, the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium opened in the spring of 2023 and is located at 630 Irving Schottenstein Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, between the Covelli Center and the Ty Tucker Tennis Center.

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Stadium Location

The Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium is located in the north end of Ohio State’s Athletics District, directly across the street from the Schumaker Complex.

Stadium Features

Seating

Seating
Every seat has a clear line of sight towards the pitch, whether you are in a seatback, under the grandstand, or enjoying from the rooftop viewing section.

– “360-degree” viewing opportunity
– Clear line-of-sight from under grandstand seating
– Official capacity of 2,147, including standing-room only.
– 772 grandstand seats, including 112 grandstand seatbacks
– Six gates available for entry
Field

Field
The stadium features a state-of-the-art lacrosse field, which includes:

– Heated artificial turf
– 640,000,000 individual fiber strands (grass blades)
– 24 heat sensors
– Over 21 miles of 5/8” PEX piping used for heating the surface
North Building

North Building
Student-athletes will have year-round access to the lacrosse-specific training area on the north side of the stadium, which features:

– Shooting room (practice room)
– Training room
– Two locker rooms
– Outdoor wall ball
– Rooftop viewing area
– Officials locker room
– Public restrooms
Aerial View

Aerial View
A view of the Buckeye Lacrosse Stadium from the north.

In addition to the east-side seating and grandstand seating, fans will be able to enjoy the game from the rooftop viewing area, as seen at the bottom of the image atop the north building.
Concourse

Concourse
Multiple entrance gates will be located along exterior of the stadium’s west side, as will the ticket office.

Concession stands and public restrooms will be lined along the wests concourse, and fans will have a clear line of sight from under the west grandstand to the field.

Stadium Timeline

Nov. 16, 2018

First Donation Gift Received
The Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium receives its first substantial gift from an anonymous donor, marking the first shift from game days at Ohio Stadium to their new home starting in 2023.
Aug. 19, 2021

Board of Trustees Approves Stadium Construction
The Board of Trustees officially approves the newest addition to Ohio State’s Athletic District, with the stadium being funded entirely through philanthropic support.
Nov. 4, 2021

Stadium Groundbreaking
Placed between the Ty Tucker Tennis Center and the Jennings Wrestling Facility, construction officially begins on the state-of-the-art $24.9 million dollar lacrosse stadium less than two months after receiving approval from the Board of Trustees.
Oct. 13, 2022

Lights Installed
Among the many features included in the lacrosse-specific stadium, all seven light poles towering over the field are officially installed.
Oct. 15, 2022

Artificial Turf Installed
Installation of the state-of-the-art heated artificial turf featuring a unique logo at center field, along with the “Buckeye Lacrosse” wordmark along the sidelines, is completed.
Jan. 9, 2023

First Practice
In preparation for the first of two preseason exhibitions, the men’s lacrosse team took to the field for its first official practice at the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium. One week later, the women’s lacrosse team followed suit and commenced its first official practice on the new field.
Feb. 4, 2023

Men's First Win
In the first official game inside the stadium, the men’s lacrosse Buckeyes bested Air Force, 15-7.
Feb. 10, 2023

Women Score Initial W
The women earned their first win in their season opener and first contest in the stadium against Robert Morris, 18-6.
April 7, 2023

Men's Lacrosse Hosts Record-Breaking Crowd
Ohio State set a stadium attendance record in its home finale against Maryland with 2,456 on hand to watch the primetime overtime thriller.
April 15, 2023

Women's Lacrosse Sets Program Attendance Record
The Buckeyes closed the 2023 home slate against Northwestern in front of a program-record crowd of 1,316.