Seat selection windows begin after all season ticket orders have been processed, and are assigned based on the priority point system. Renewing public season ticket holders will be given the opportunity each season to move their seats to available open inventory if desired, but are not required to select new seats until the next full seat selection. Faculty/Staff full season ticket holders are required to select seats in designated faculty/staff sections each season.

Renewing season ticket holders will be able to upgrade/move their season ticket locations during early September. Seat selection windows will begin in early September after all orders have been processed and will be determined based on consecutive years of men’s basketball season ticket purchases. Faculty/Staff season ticket holders are required to select seats each season.

All season ticket holders will select seats in 2023. Seats selected prior to the 2023 season will be retained for 4 season, and will need to be selected every 4 seasons after that.

The Ohio State Football Virtual Venue™ is a fully-immersive 3D interactive seating diagram of Ohio Stadium. Developed by IOMEDIA, this technology allows customers to virtually place themselves inside any section at Ohio Stadium and experience the view from that location.

Select the Guided Tour for a tutorial on how to navigate the Virtual Venue. During the seat selection process, additional functionality allows customers to see real-time seat availability during their seat selection window.

Ohio Stadium

Schottenstein Center (Basketball)

The seat selection process gives season ticket holders the opportunity to select their seating based on their overall giving to the University. This process aims to integrate athletics giving, university giving, and continuous years of season ticket purchases for an equitable priority order by which season tickets will be allocated. Each account holder will be assigned an appointment time (seat selection window) based upon season ticket holder qualification and priority point ranking as shown below.

Notes:
* Suites, Club seats and Loges are not subject to the seat selection process.
* Faculty/Staff full season ticket holders are required to select seats each season.

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* Faculty/Staff sections will be available only to Faculty/Staff members.
* Faculty/Staff season ticket holders must select their seats every year.
* This group will select seats in specific Faculty/Staff sections, each season, with selection windows based on the Faculty/Staff priority point system as established by Athletic Council.
* Only seats received as the benefit of being a Faculty/Staff member can be selected in the Faculty/Staff sections.
* Any qualifying members of this group who also qualify for public season tickets will have the option to select all seats based on their public priority points, but only in the public season ticket sections.

* Renewing AND new season ticket holders who have paid or entered into a payment plan for their ticket invoice by the published ticket renewal deadline and have selected to participate in the Seat Selection process.
* Seat selection windows are determined based upon giving level and then priority points as of March 1. Accounts with identical point totals will be assigned randomly within the selection windows corresponding to their point total.

* Varsity O Football sections will be available only to Varsity O Football members.
* This group will select seats in specific Varsity O Football sections, with selection windows based on priority
point system.
* Varsity O football managers will be assigned selection windows after Varsity O football players, based on the
same priority order hierarchy mentioned above.
* Only seats received as the benefit of being a VOF member can be selected in the Varsity O sections.
* Any qualifying members of this group who also qualify for public season tickets will have the option to select all
seats based on their priority points, but only in the public season ticket sections.

Beginning with the 2022 season, the best way to improve your ranking within each giving level is to make your contribution to the Buckeye Club by March 1, 2022. Your priority points ranking within each giving level as of March 1, 2022 will determine the order in which you will choose your seats and parking lot along with your priority for away/post-season tickets.

If you are interested in increasing your support of Ohio State Athletics, or for more information on accruing and/or improving your giving level and priority points, please contact the Buckeye Club via email at buckeyeclub@osu.eduor by phone at (614) 292-9908.

• 1 point for every $100 in university philanthropic giving
• 1 point for every $1,000 in irrevocable planned gifts to the university
• 1 point for every $10,000 in revocable planned gifts to the university
• 1 point for every consecutive year of season tickets purchased
• 1 point for every $100 in Athletics payments (Buckeye Club & Premium Seating)
• 30 points for alumni status (one time only)
• 40 points for letter winners in any varsity sport (one time only)

The seat locations that were selected for the 2021 season are guaranteed through the 2024 season as long as qualifying memberships and tickets are paid annually by the published deadlines. If you would like to review available inventory and potentially select a different seat location/zone, you will have the opportunity to indicate that request during your online renewal, and participate in the voluntary seat selection each spring.  Faculty/staff members must select their seats each season.

New public season ticket holders will be assigned a seat location at the time of purchase, but will also have the option to review available inventory and potentially select a different seat location/zone during the seat selection process.

Season ticket holders will be sent seat selection window information via email. In order to make sure you receive all important renewal and seat selection information, please make sure your email address is kept up to date with the Athletics Ticket Office.  This information will include step-by-step instructions for using the online site to select seats.

Yes. Full season ticket holders who wish to have their public seats assigned next to other season tickets for which they qualify (i.e. Faculty/Staff, Varsity O Football) will be able to indicate that choice during the online season ticket renewal process and have two options:

1. Select all seats together based on your public priority points, but only in the public season ticket sections.
2. Select your public seats based on your public priority points (in the public season ticket sections) and other seats during the selection window for your other designated group (in those designated sections).

No. The Faculty/Staff and Varsity O Football sections are limited only to tickets qualified as a benefit of being a member of those designated groups. Selecting public seats and Faculty/Staff/Varsity O seats together may only be done in the public season ticket sections, based on your public priority points.

When your selection window opens, you will have the opportunity to pick these seats, depending on available inventory. Please keep in mind, there is a price difference for B-Box and D-Box seats.

No. Each club seat holder and loge box holder will retain their contracted seats long as you continue to fulfill the obligations in your contract.

The Ohio State Football Virtual Venue™ allows season ticket holders to choose seats during a specific window of time. Each full season ticket holder is assigned a scheduled window of time in which to log-in to their online ticket account and choose their seats. A 3D view of Ohio Stadium from the seats will be available to preview before choosing your seats. Appointment times (seat selection windows) will be assigned based on the priority point system. Ticket holders with the highest point totals will select first. Seat selection windows will be staggered, every 15 minutes.  You may select seats at any time after your window opens until the published ending date, but the group immediately following yours in priority order may begin selecting seats starting 15 minutes after your selection window begins.

Yes. A new Preview Mode of the Ohio State Football Virtual Venue™ is available by logging into your Ohio State Buckeyes Account once all the selection windows have been assigned. You will be able to see actual seating availability prior to your seat selection window opening.

The Virtual Venue software contains a built-in feature which does not allow for single seats to be left after a selection has been made. If you are having issues with selecting seats because of a single seat remaining, please contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BUCKS (462-8257) for assistance.

Your assigned seat selection window reflects the earliest time you may log in to select seats. Those who miss their scheduled appointment time may log in to self-select seats at any time after their appointment time has started. Please keep in mind that if you miss your scheduled appointment time, other season ticket holders may be choosing seats at their assigned times which will affect seating availability.

With the online seat selection process, each individual will be given an appointment time for seating based on their respective priority point ranking. Group seating will be adjusted to allow for conference, state, and local officials to clarify physical distancing guidelines to provide the safest environment for fans while also maximizing allowable attendance.

Full season ticket holders will be asked about special seating needs during the season ticket renewal process. All individuals requesting disability seating also will be required to submit a Disability Needs Form indicating their particular need. Individuals requiring seating in wheelchair accessible rows or specific seating to meet other disability needs, AND who have submitted a Disability Needs Form, will be able to call 1-800-GO-BUCKS (462-8257) during their assigned seat selection window for assistance with selecting seats from available inventory that meet their specific needs. Once your Disability Needs Form has been received, your account will be properly noted to indicate that you qualify to select accessible seating.

NOTES:
All season ticket holders indicating the need for special seating as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act MUST submit a signed Disability Needs Form to the Athletics Ticket Office as part of their football ticket renewal to ensure access to renew or select accessible seating during their seat selection window.

Seat selections can be made using most models of computer/tablets, but not all. Your Ohio State Buckeyes Account and the Ohio State Virtual Venue are completely mobile compatible.

If you’re using a mobile device/tablet, please sure it meets these guidelines:
• Apple: iOS 9+ using Safari or Chrome browser
• Android: Android 4.4+ using Chrome browser

If you’re using a computer, please make sure it meets these guidelines:
• Browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Windows 10), Mozilla Firefox, Safari
• The Ohio State Football Virtual Venue™ is best viewed with the most updated version of Chrome. To download this most recent version, click  HERE.

Yes. You can always ask a family member or friend to help you with this process. Feel free to contact the Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GO-BUCKS (462-8257) with any questions.

As in past years, you will receive your ticket renewal email and will complete the online ticket renewal process first. If you submit payment in full or enter into a payment plan by the published ticket invoice deadline and have opted to participate in the seat selection process, you will receive your seat selection time shortly after the renewal period has ended.

For priority points/giving information: Contact the Buckeye Club via email to buckeyeclub@osu.edu or by phone at (614) 292-9908.

For season ticket renewals and seat selection information: Contact the Athletics Ticket Office via email to athletic.tix@osu.edu or by phone at 1-800-GO-BUCKS (462-8257).