Specialized Giving Programs
Student Buckeye Club
Current Ohio State students can join the Student Buckeye Club to gain access to exclusive experiences such as pre-game field pass drawings, events, gear, giveaways priority points and more! Cost: $10 per academic school year.
Former Student-Athlete Discounts
- Being a student-athlete at The Ohio State University provides many incredible opportunities and lasting memories. Those who came before paved the way for your experiences and now you have the opportunity to shape the future for the next generation of Buckeyes.
- All former student-athletes have made an impact on the history of Ohio State Athletics and will always maintain that designation.
- All former student-athletes receive a 50% discount on the corresponding seat contribution and an approximate 20% discount on the cost for two season tickets.
- Former football players have priority to select two seats in the designated sections.
- Former football managers will also have priority to select seats in designated sections after all former players have had an opportunity to select seats.
- All other former student-athletes are able to select any available seat in the public sections of Ohio Stadium.
- The former student-athlete discount is limited to two tickets per account. Former student-athletes may purchase additional season tickets, but any tickets purchased beyond the two discounted tickets are full price plus any applicable per-seat contributions. Additional tickets cannot be selected in the designated football sections. Former student-athletes looking to purchase more than two tickets must select seats in the public sections of the stadium.
Recent Graduates
Recent graduates have access to discounted football season tickets for five years following graduation.
- Recent Graduates are any alumni receiving an undergraduate or graduate degree from Ohio State within the past five years.
- Recent Graduates receive a 50% discount on the corresponding per-seat contribution and an approximate 20% discount on the cost for two season tickets.
- In order to receive the Recent Graduate discount, seats are limited to Zones 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- If seats are selected in Zones 1, 2 or 3, there are no discounts provided.
- The recent graduate discount is limited to two tickets per account. Recent Graduates that have qualified for and purchased additional season tickets previously, or if those that wish to purchase additional season tickets for the upcoming season may still do so at full price plus any applicable per-seat contributions.
- Access to football season tickets is based on availability.
- Recent graduates who are not current season ticket holders are encouraged to join the Season Ticket Waitlist and increase their priority to better position themselves for any season tickets that become available. For more information on the Season Ticket Waitlist or Priority, see below.
Faculty and Staff Tickets
- Faculty and Staff are eligible for discounts on per-seat contributions as well as a discount on two football season tickets.
- The faculty and staff discount is limited to two tickets per account. Faculty and staff members that would like to purchase additional season tickets may still do so at full price plus any applicable per-seat contributions. Additional tickets cannot be selected in the designated faculty and staff sections. Faculty and staff members that would like to have more than two of your seats together must select them in the public sections of the stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Buckeye Club?
It is the primary fundraising arm of Ohio State Athletics, composed of donors committed to supporting student-athlete scholarships and the department’s pursuit of excellence. The Buckeye Club is open to all Buckeye fans, alumni, and organizations. Annual Priority Giving Levels start at $50 and you can learn more about them here (buckeyeclub.org/priority)
You can join by making a gift online here (https://am.ticketmaster.com/buckeyes/quick-donate/MTE5OTY%3D) or contacting the Athletics Development office at (614) 292-9908.
When is the deadline to join or renew?
March 1 is the annual deadline for Priority Giving Level and Priority Points giving to count toward that year’s points and level.
Can I transfer points from a spouse’s account to mine?
A one-time transfer of priority points is allowed only to a surviving spouse. The accumulated points will also transfer to the spouse. Therefore, if one spouse passes away or is otherwise unable to maintain the membership, the other spouse is eligible to maintain the membership and the associated benefits.
How do I get football season tickets?
Football season tickets are currently sold out. Joining the Football Season Ticket Waitlist is the best way to ensure you are spot in line if tickets become available. Click here (https://am.ticketmaster.com/buckeyes/buy/FBWaitlist) for more information on the football season ticket waitlist.
Joining the waitlist does not guarantee season tickets will become available. Waitlists requests will be prioritized by priority giving level and your priority points within each level.
How is seating priority determined?
Priority is first based on your Priority Giving Level, and then by your Priority Points ranking within that level. For more information about the different levels, click here
How do I earn Priority Points?
Priority Points are used to determine rank within each Priority Giving Level. Priority Points can be earned in a variety of ways including Athletics giving, university giving, Alumni status, Varsity letter winning and more. See the table to see how Priority Points are determined.
How can I improve my ranking?
The best way to improve your Priority Giving Level is to increase your giving to the Champions Fund. For more information about priority, click here
How can I get a Football season parking pass?
Season parking passes are qualified for through a combination of per-seat contributions and additional charitable giving to the Buckeye Club (Champions Fund). If you want to add a season parking pass to your account contact the Buckeye Club office at (614) 292-9908.
Do I have to select my seats/parking every year?
- Seats:
- Every four years, a full stadium reseat will occur. This excludes premium seating, Faculty/Staff and students. The most recent selection occurred prior to the 2025 season. For the upcoming 2026 season all public season tickets holders will have the opportunity to participate in the Optional Seat Relocation. Optional Seat Relocations will also occur in 2027 and 2028. Choosing to participate in the optional seat relocation does not impact existing seats until a new seat is selected. If a new seat is not selected during the optional relocation, existing seats will remain unchanged for that season. The option to add seats is based on availability and may not be located with current seats. Priority is used to determine selection order. The next full stadium reseat will take place prior to the 2029 season.
- Parking:
- Every four years, a full parking selection will occur. This excludes season parking tied to premium seating contracts. The most recent selection occurred prior to the 2023 season. For the upcoming 2026 season all public season parking pass holders will have the opportunity to participate in the optional Parking Relocation. Parking pass holders do not have to participate in optional Parking Relocations if they want to retain their current pass. Current public parking pass holders will be retained through the 2026 football season, as long as corresponding contributions are renewed by all future published deadlines. Priority is used to determine selection order. The next full parking selection will take place prior to the 2027 season.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Pursuant to tax law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, per-seat contributions and payments made for premium seating are not considered charitable gifts. Any gifts above the minimum per-seat contribution amount would be considered charitable and are non-refundable.
Can I use an IRA for Priority Giving Levels and Priority Points?
Per IRS guidelines, gifts from IRAs cannot count towards Priority Points, Annual Priority Levels, Lifetime Priority Levels, or overall giving to the University/Athletics.
Can I use a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) for Priority Giving Level and Priority Points?
Per Charles Schwab DAFgiving360, gifts from this Donor Advised Fund cannot count towards Priority Points, Annual Priority Levels, Lifetime Priority Levels, or overall giving to the University/Athletics.
Does my planned giving count toward my Priority Giving Level?
No planned giving or ticket/parking payments count toward giving levels.
