OSU Game Day Guide | Parking, Tailgating & Tickets (2024)

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Hey, Cowboys!

We are excited to host you in America’s Friendliest College Town for the thrills and excitement of Big 12 Conference athletics!

We have compiled game day information in one location to make planning for your trip to Stillwater as easy as possible.

When in doubt, give us a shout and we’ll do everything possible to answeryour questions – 405-743-3697.

Big 12 Conference Schools

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2024 Football Schedule

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2024 Home Football Schedule

August 31: South Dakota St. (Aggie Day) - Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM
September 7: Arkansas (Stripe the Stadium) - Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM
September 21: Utah (Educator's Weekend)- Kickoff Time: TBD
October 5: West Virginia (Family Weekend) - Kickoff Time: TBD
November 2: Arizona State (America's Greatest Homecoming) - Kickoff Time:TBD
November 23:Texas Tech (Salute to Service & Senior Day)- Kickoff Time: TBD

Want a chance to win a pair of tickets to a home football game? CLICK HERE to sign up.

2024 Away Football Schedule

September 14: at Tulsa - Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM
September 28: at Kansas State - Kickoff Time: TBD
October 18: at BYU - Kickoff Time: 9:15 PM
October 26: at Baylor - Kickoff Time: TBD
November 9: at TCU - Kickoff Time: TBD

November 29: at Colorado - Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM

Ticket Giveaways

Tickets are going fast this season!We have you covered with exclusive giveaways for two tickets to home games! Don't miss out on this opportunity to see your favorite team in action! CLICK HERE to access the sweepstakes giveaways.

Purchase Tickets

Tickets are going fast this season! CLICK HERE to purchase your gameday experience!

Get the Go Pokes App

This app allows full access for fans to manage their tickets and parking. It also has access to the Stadium drop, to order food from the in-venue concession stands to make ordering food easier!

Game Day Color & Theme - Coming soon!

Photos by: Comanche Spirit Photography
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Orange Glow

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Join us in illuminating Stillwater with the #OrangeGlow and showing your support for Cowboy Football! This community initiative encourages residents and businesses to switch their porch/outside lights to orange bulbs on the night before home games. By doing so, we create a vibrant sea of orange across the city, visible for miles around. It's a powerful way to showcase our pride as America’s Brightest Orange.

Hall of Fame Block Party

Hall of Fame Avenue between Knoblock Street and Washington Street is closed to vehicular traffic on gameday. The Hall of Fame Block Party opens 3 hours before kick-off.

Game 1: photos with Bullet & BB

The Walk

Join the Cowboys as they make the traditional pre-game walk along Hester Street from The Atherton Hotel in the OSU Student Union to Boone Pickens Stadium. The Walk begins 2 hours before kick-off.

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Cowboy Apparel

Get your game day gear in time for the upcoming season and cheer on your favorite cowboys and cowgirls in America's Brightest Orange!

Chris' University Spirit

For Pete's Sake

Oklahoma State University Store

Rally House

Rhinestone Cowgirl

The Endzone

Original Eskimo Joe's T-shirts and NEW Pistol Pete T-shirts

Eskimo Joes is certainly a place to stop for great food unique t-shirts and other accessories! CLICK HERE to shop!

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Parking Lots

Game Day Parking Lot Entry

POSSE parking lots will open beginning at 8:00 A.M. on Football Gamedays. Donors at the Cowboy VIP and Maverick levels will be provided premium parking.

Lots used for premium parking will be the closest in proximity to Boone Pickens Stadium and reserved for these patrons.

Parking in the VIP lots will be allocated by reserving (numbered) parking spaces while the remaining premium parking will be reserved parking in a specific lot but without a numbered space.

All Pistol Pete and Golden Spur donors will have parking in any of their corresponding lots (see map) on a first-come, first-serve basis at each designated level.

POSSE parking lots will open beginning at 8 a.m. on Football Game days, regardless of kick-off time. For more parking information,CLICK HERE. For additional assistance with traffic and navigation, the Cowboys have partnered with Waze to help navigate fans directly to their parking lots at Oklahoma State Athletics venues.

General Public Parking (Non-Donors)

Parking spaces not designated as POSSE parking or controlled/restricted by OSUPD or OSU Parking Services shall be open for general public parking on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please observe OSU campus parking restrictions on weekdays from 8 AMto 5 PM.

The campus map may be viewed online atwww.parking.okstate.edu.

Oversized Vehicles

Parking for oversized vehicles (other than RVs) is in Lot 102 located adjacent to Library Annex on North Boomer Road.

Recreational Vehicles

Reserved spaces for POSSE RV parking in Lot 74 located at Hall of Fame and Walnut requires a POSSE State Rangers RV parking hang tag.

This lot is administered by the POSSE and State Rangers RV Club.

For more information about joining the State Rangers RV Club and Lot 74 reserved RV parking, please visitokstaterangers.com.

A reserved lot for POSSE RV parking is available in Lot 81 located on McDonald, North of Hall of Fame.

An RV POSSE permit is required, please call the POSSE office at 405-744-7301 for more details.

All RV lots on University property will open the evening prior to each home game at 5:30 pm. Additional information for visitor and non-POSSE-permitted RV parking availability in the Stillwater area can be obtained by visitingVisitStillwaterOK.org.

Limited parking for visitors and non-POSSE permitted RVs not requiring hook-ups can be found on the North edge of campus at Lot 84 and Lot 112 located North of Hall of Fame and East of Willis.

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The OSU Alumni Association has secured parking spots in the Student Union garage, and passes are on sale now. Members can get theirs for $399/season, and nonmembers can purchase a pass for $499/season. Passes must be purchased by August 24. For the link to purchase,CLICK HERE.

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Park and Ride

Catch the shuttle at 7th and Lewis in Downtown Stillwater for free, round-trip service to Boone Pickens Stadium starting 3 hours before the game and continuing until 30 minutes after kick-off. Shuttles will resume in the 3rd quarter and continue for a minimum of 30 minutes postgame - or until lines are gone.

Parking for a Cause

  • Boy Scout Troop 828, Duck Street between Maple and Elm by Eskimo Joe's - $40 per spot with tailgating available, contact Paul Manisian at 405-742-7058 for advanced tailgate parking - proceeds benefit Troop 828
  • RCB Bank, 324 S. Duck St. - $20 per game: Proceeds benefit Turning Point Ranch.
  • Salem Lutheran Church, 101 S. Duck - prices vary by game - proceeds benefit thechurch.
  • Stillwater Church of Christ, 821 N. Duck St. - $20 per game - proceeds benefit the youth group and missions.
  • Stillwater YMCA, 204 S. Duck St. - First Come First Serve - proceeds go toward the New Stillwater YMCA.

RV Parking Options

We have campgrounds and parks available to RVs most of the year. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made with each campground/RV park. CLICK HERE for more information.

Cowboy Camp Luxury RV Park

Located at 522 North Perkins Road, the camp is within walking distance of Boone Pickens Stadium.
Call Cowboy Camp Luxury RV Park to book space–405-780-3092!

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The Tumbleweed Dancehall and Concert Venue is home to not only Calf Fry, but many other red dirt artists throughout the fall. They have full or partial RV hookups and concerts every weekend starting in August. Come enjoy your weekend with football and live music! For more information on reserving a spot in the RV parking or snagging a concert ticket CLICK HERE.

Home Game Concert Dates and Times

Coming Soon!

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Tickets

The ticket offices around Boone Pickens Stadium are open 4 hours before kickoff time or at 8 a.m. for 11 a.m. kickoff. Except for the suites, all tickets are mobile. Fans have the option of using their mobile devices to present tickets for scanning at the entry gates or printing their tickets at home and presenting that page for scanning at the entry gates.

Tailgating

To ensure a safe and family-friendly atmosphere,tailgating is limited to designated areas on campus. Tailgate spots can be claimed beginning at noon on Friday, regardless of kick-off. Please view Oklahoma State University's tailgating mapsto viewavailable and prohibited areas for tailgating along with tailgating guidelines. For more information on tailgating,CLICK HERE.

Elevate the tailgating experience withpackages from REVELxp. From a simple tent with a table and chairs to an elaborate large-scale gathering, they can cover it all. To book your tailgate, CLICK HERE.

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Private Tailgating Packages - NEW!

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Craig Family Room

Space for 30 banquet-style (3 tables of 10) or 50 reception-style.

The Alumni Association is excited to offer two newly refreshed spaces inside the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center that may be rented for private tailgating for 2024 home football games!

All packages include:

  • Rented, air conditioned/heated indoor space from three hours before kickoff up until kickoff
  • Stillwater's favorite foods
    • Afternoon/Evening: Hideaway pizza, salads, cookies, water and soda
    • Morning: Red Rock biscuits and gravy, pastries, fruit, toast tray, water and coffee
  • Large, wall-mounted LCD screen with YouTube TV subscription for live games or for presentations
  • One reserved parking spot outside the Alumni Center
  • Dedicated event attendant
  • Access to restrooms

To book your tailgate room click here!

Postgame Traffic

After a fun day in Stillwater, we hope you have a safe drive home.CLICK HEREto download the Cowboy Football postgame traffic flow map.

Helpful Hints to Spend More on Gameday Gear and Less on Parking Violations

Parking is prohibited in certain specified places.

No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid a conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or ordinance or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:

  • Within an intersection

  • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant except in a parking space officially marked

  • On a crosswalk

  • ​Within 20 feetof a crosswalk at an intersection

  • Within 30 feetupon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway

  • On a sidewalk

  • In front of a public or private driveway

  • In or upon a private driveway of another, without permission of the owner, lessee, or person in charge thereof

  • Upon the private property of another, other than a private driveway, without permission of the owner, lessee, or person in charge thereof, except where such private property is provided as a parking area and the general use of said property is not restricted by signs or proper markings to allow parking by a specificclass of individuals only, such as customers of a particular business establishment, residents of a certain apartment house, etc.

  • At any place where official signs prohibit stopping, standing, or parking

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Stadium Entry

A full guide to Boone Pickens Stadiumpolicies can be foundHEREandbelow are some key policies for fans to be aware of before arriving.

City of Stillwater safetymeasures for Homecoming are Coming Soon.

Gates Open

Suite and Club ticket holders may enter the stadium two hours before kick-off. All general fans may enter the stadium 90 minutes before kick-off.

Suite ticket holders should enter the stadium through the stair towers and club seat ticket holders should enter the stadium through gates S6 and N6. Temporary gate locations will be used for the club seat ticket holders (W2 and W13). These locations will open 2 hours before kick-off and will return to regular gate use when the general gates are opened.

Clear Bag Policy/Bag Screening

Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5”x 6.5“and clear bags 12”x 6”x12” are permitted. Fans are limited to one bag per person with a small clutch purse. All allowable items will be checked before entering the stadium. Please leave all unnecessary items in your vehicle or at home. For more information on OSU’s clear bag policy,CLICK HERE.

Hydration Stations and Cool Zonesin the Stadium

Hydration stations are located in the stadium and are free water bottle-filling locations to stay cool while enjoying the game!

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Food and Beverages

Fans are permitted to bring unopened clear plastic water bottles into Boone Pickens Stadium. Free water refilling stations are located throughout the concourse. No other outside food or beverages are allowed to be brought inside the stadium from the outside (including food or beverages purchased in the Hall of Fame Block Party area). Concession stands are located throughout the stadium and offer a variety of food and beverages.

Chair Backs and Seat Cushions

Chairbacks are not permitted to be brought into the stadium. Seat cushions are permitted as long as they are 16” wide or smaller. No back or metal frame is permitted.

Cowboy Stadium Seats (chairback rentals)

Cowboy Stadium Seating is reserved through IMG College Seating. Please call 1-877-494-6001 or visitwww.cowboyseats.comfor additional information.

Fan Assistance Booth

The Fan Assistance Booths are located on the ground level, in the middle of the stadium, on the north and south sides. These booths will be open two (2) hours before kick-off through the end of the game. Fans may visit these booths for ticket information, lost and found, and game day assistance.

More Game Day Activities

OSU Alumni Association's Cowboy Corral Pregame Events

Alumni will want to start their gameday at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. Enjoy a free, family-friendly pep rally before every Saturday home game (excludes 11a.m. kick-offs). Take pictures with Bullet, and grab a snack or beverage before the game.Click here for additional details.

Joe State Pre-Game Tailgate presented by Eskimo Joe's

Celebrate the fun of Cowboy football with family and friends at the Joe State Tailgate. Food service and a full bar are available, and all ages are welcome.

1890 Original Craft Beer

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OSU Athletics and its multimedia rightsholder, Learfield's Cowboy Sports Properties, have partnered with Stillwater's own Iron Monk Brewing Company to make Iron Monk the Official Craft Beer of OSU. A new co-branded craft beer called 1890 Original is now available for purchase, and will be offeredat OSU athletics eventsand at OSU Alumni Association pregame events at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

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FAQs

Where is the best place to park for an osu football game? ›

Take a Shuttle: Park on West Campus (including parking lots west of SR 315) and hop on a free shuttle that picks up in the Mount Hall Loop and drops off at the Plumb Hall Loop, which is just a short walk away from Ohio Stadium.

How early should I get to the Ohio State football game? ›

Many lots open as early as 5 a.m. but you don't have to get there THAT early. Definitely allow for extra time getting to your tailgate spot and from there to the stadium. After all, there are 100,000+ fans heading in at the same time as you and tens of thousands more watching the game near campus.

Where to park at the Oklahoma State football game? ›

POSSE parking lots will open beginning at 8:00 A.M. on Football Gamedays. Donors at the Cowboy VIP and Maverick levels will be provided premium parking. Lots used for premium parking will be the closest in proximity to Boone Pickens Stadium and reserved for these patrons.

How much does it cost to tailgate at Ohio State? ›

There are several options available for parking. If you would like to tailgate, your best option is to park at one of the day of game pay lots. They have first-come, first-serve spaces available for cars and vans. Their tailgate parking costs are somewhere between $10-20.

How much are OSU parking tickets? ›

Fine Rates
OffenseFines*
Paid Within 5 daysPaid after 5 days
Parked in restricted area$40$50
Parked in posted fire lane$50$60
Parked in reserved space-unauthorized use$75$85
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Where can I shuttle from to Ohio State football stadium? ›

West Campus Football Shuttle: Shuttles run from Carmack Lot 1 on West Campus to Coffey Road. ADA Accessible Shuttle: Shuttles run from the ADA Accessible Lot, located north of St. John Arena, to Gate 22 on the east side of Ohio Stadium. Additional shuttle information is available at ttm.osu.edu.

What can you bring into osu stadium? ›

What Ohio State fans can bring into Ohio Stadium
  • Binoculars (without a case)
  • Blankets (unrolled)
  • Body-worn baby carriers (wraps, slings, soft pack baby carrier, etc.)
  • Cameras (still) with a lens 100mm or less.
  • Coats (worn or carried)
  • Mobility devices (canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, scooters, etc.)
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Where to eat before the Ohio State football game? ›

For great food and atmosphere, try Press Grill at 741 N. High St. in the Short North (614-298-1014) and Press Pub on 5th (614-817-1198) in Grandview at 1505 W. 5th Ave.

Is Ohio Stadium cashless? ›

Visit Ohio State's Digital Ticketing Guide for complete information on how to access and manage digital tickets. Cashless operations are utilized throughout Ohio Stadium, including for program sales, concessions, ticket office transactions, merchandise and parking.

Can you buy beer at Ohio State football games? ›

Yes. Alcohol is available at Ohio Stadium.

How to park at osu? ›

When arriving to campus you will need a parking permit valid in the A, B, or C Zones, or any ADA space, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round. Permits are required in all other parking locations at all times, year-round.

What is the bag policy at Oklahoma State stadium? ›

CAN I BRING MY BAG INTO OKLAHOMA STATE BOONE PICKENS STADIUM? Boone Pickens Stadium at OK State has a clear bag and purse policy for all events. Bags can be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and cannot exceed 12” X 6” X 12” or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar).

Where to stay for the Oklahoma State football game? ›

Hotels near Boone Pickens Stadium
  • Best Western Plus Cimarron Hotel & Suites. ...
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater. ...
  • The Atherton Hotel at OSU. ...
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stillwater-University Area. ...
  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Stillwater. ...
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Stillwater West. ...
  • Wyndham Garden Stillwater.

How much does it cost to park at the Ohio Stadium? ›

Game day parking & traffic

The prices to park this year are $25 and $30. Day of game parking and season parking pass maps and turn-by-turn directions to the various parking areas around Ohio Stadium and campus can be found at this link: Ohio Stadium Traffic and Parking.

What can I bring to an Ohio State football game? ›

No bags or purses of any size are permitted in Ohio Stadium. Wallets and wristlets no larger than 5x8x1 are permitted. Fans with medical, dietary or childcare needs may bring one bag into the game. Fans with those bags must enter through the Steinbrenner Band Center entrance or the Press Entrance.

How to park at OSU? ›

When arriving to campus you will need a parking permit valid in the A, B, or C Zones, or any ADA space, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., year-round. Permits are required in all other parking locations at all times, year-round.

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