South End Zone Premium Seating Coming to Ohio Stadium in 2026
6/3/2025 11:00:00 AM | Football
Nine suites and 400 new chairbacks will give fans closest proximity to field; Access to 1922 Club included
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University Department of Athletics will debut a new section of premium seating at Ohio Stadium for the 2026 football season: South End Zone Premium Seating.
This exciting new seating opportunity will feature nine elevated field-level suites with 12-person capacities located in front of the south stands and 400 premium chairback seats situated on top of this line of suites. These chairback seats will be the widest chairback seats in the stadium.
"We're proud to introduce a premium seating area on the field level in the south end zone of Ohio Stadium – an investment that reflects our deep commitment to enhancing the fan experience," Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork said. "This addition is designed for passionate members of Buckeye Nation, bringing greater comfort, improved access to the field level, and a wider range of seating options to better serve even more fans.
"It also marks a small key step in the ongoing modernization of Ohio Stadium – ensuring this iconic and wonderful venue continues to evolve while honoring the traditions that makes it so special. We're dedicated to making every visit to the 'Shoe unforgettable, and this enhancement is another meaningful stride toward delivering the best possible game day experience."
Tunnel Entrance
Fans in the South End Zone Premium Seating sections will be as close as ever to the playing field and south end zone touchdowns, and they will have access to their seats from the same tunnel the Ohio State Buckeyes use to and from their locker room when accessing and leaving the field.
Each of the 400 chairback seat purchases will include full admission to the brand new 1922 Club that will feature all-inclusive food and drinks opportunities before, during and after the game. The 1922 Club will also open in time for the 2026 season.
Deposits for the 400 premium chairback seats, priced at $6,000 for a season, are now being accepted at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/southendzonepremiumseating and fans have until June 27, 2025, to reserve seats and become an inaugural member.
Suite sales, which will include social access to the 1922 Club, will begin at a later date, but fans interested in a suite can learn more at the above link.
Band Back in the North End
In front of the South End Zone Premium Seating project, the Ohio State University Marching Band will be moving to a new home in the north end of Ohio Stadium. The band was located there for this year's spring game, and prior to the Ohio Stadium renovation in 2001, the band's stadium home was in the north end.
The north end location, with a concrete foundation vs. the south stands' metal foundation, is expected to project the band's music more effectively, creating an even more challenging atmosphere for visiting teams. An upgraded audio system of microphones in the north end will significantly improve the quality and clarity of the band's sound and will be in place for the 2025 season.
South End Zone Premium Seating Amenities
1922 Club Benefits
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This exciting new seating opportunity will feature nine elevated field-level suites with 12-person capacities located in front of the south stands and 400 premium chairback seats situated on top of this line of suites. These chairback seats will be the widest chairback seats in the stadium.
"We're proud to introduce a premium seating area on the field level in the south end zone of Ohio Stadium – an investment that reflects our deep commitment to enhancing the fan experience," Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork said. "This addition is designed for passionate members of Buckeye Nation, bringing greater comfort, improved access to the field level, and a wider range of seating options to better serve even more fans.
"It also marks a small key step in the ongoing modernization of Ohio Stadium – ensuring this iconic and wonderful venue continues to evolve while honoring the traditions that makes it so special. We're dedicated to making every visit to the 'Shoe unforgettable, and this enhancement is another meaningful stride toward delivering the best possible game day experience."
Tunnel Entrance
Fans in the South End Zone Premium Seating sections will be as close as ever to the playing field and south end zone touchdowns, and they will have access to their seats from the same tunnel the Ohio State Buckeyes use to and from their locker room when accessing and leaving the field.
Each of the 400 chairback seat purchases will include full admission to the brand new 1922 Club that will feature all-inclusive food and drinks opportunities before, during and after the game. The 1922 Club will also open in time for the 2026 season.
Deposits for the 400 premium chairback seats, priced at $6,000 for a season, are now being accepted at OhioStateBuckeyes.com/southendzonepremiumseating and fans have until June 27, 2025, to reserve seats and become an inaugural member.
Suite sales, which will include social access to the 1922 Club, will begin at a later date, but fans interested in a suite can learn more at the above link.
Band Back in the North End
In front of the South End Zone Premium Seating project, the Ohio State University Marching Band will be moving to a new home in the north end of Ohio Stadium. The band was located there for this year's spring game, and prior to the Ohio Stadium renovation in 2001, the band's stadium home was in the north end.
The north end location, with a concrete foundation vs. the south stands' metal foundation, is expected to project the band's music more effectively, creating an even more challenging atmosphere for visiting teams. An upgraded audio system of microphones in the north end will significantly improve the quality and clarity of the band's sound and will be in place for the 2025 season.
South End Zone Premium Seating Amenities
- Premium chairback seats located in the south end zone
- Widest chairback seats in the stadium
- Access to the 1922 Club
- All-inclusive in-seat food/beverage service
- Dedicated restrooms
- Access to purchase game day parking
- Exclusive access to seats through Ohio State player tunnel
- Away game and post season ticket opportunity
1922 Club Benefits
- Game day access with all-inclusive food, beer & wine (the 1922 Club will open three hours prior to kickoff and remain open one hour after the game ends; beyond one hour after the game ends, the club will offer an a la carte menu)
- 1922 Club does not have a view of the field, but numerous televisions will be located throughout the club.
- Cash bar available for spirits
- Dedicated private restrooms
- Dedicated premier entrance into the climate-controlled club
- Access to 1922 Club restaurant on non-game days (1922 Club restaurant will be open Tuesday-Saturday, 3 p.m.-close)
- Ability to assign one designee per membership and an option to invite guests on non-game days with at least one designee present
- Opportunity to host private events in the 1922 Club on non-game days
- Access to exclusive, member-only special events
- Dedicated sales and service account executive
- Limited edition merchandise only available to members
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