Nov. 16, 2015

Full Release



COLUMBUS, Ohio – In order to continue to provide the safest environment possible, the Ohio State University will allow ONLY CLEAR BAGS (14″ x 14″) into Ohio Stadium Saturday for the Buckeyes home game against Michigan State (3:30 p.m.). Backpacks will NOT be permitted. The University made the announcement Monday.

The No. 1 goal is to provide a safe environment for all those in attendance at the game.

The following will be permitted:

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 14″ x 14″

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at gates 13, 16, 23 and 26.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

Alcohol Animals (except assistive animals for guests with disabilities) Audio Recording Equipment Bags larger than 14 x 14 x 4, Bota Bags or wine skins, flasks Banners and Signs Beverages Bicycles Cameras (still) with lens greater than 100mm (along with Monopods, Dual Pods and Tripods), including those that are attached to unmanned aircraft systems or model aircrafts. Chairs with back supports (unless accompanied with a doctor’s note or unless those provided through Ohio State), Folding Chairs, Portable chairs, Stools, Lawn Chairs Clothing with profane, inappropriate or abusive language Containers (common examples include but are not limited to hard sided coolers, soft pack coolers, ice chests, picnic baskets, cans, heavy plastic or glass bottles, thermoses) Confetti, streamers, glitter, balloons Fireworks Food Illegal Drugs Laser pointers Markers (permanent) and/or paint Noisemaking devices (common examples include but are not limited to whistles, air horns, bull horns, blow horns, musical instruments, kazoos, bugles, cow bells, thunder sticks, sirens and boom boxes) Sticks or Poles Strollers Signs Sports Equipment (common examples include but are not limited to balls, beach balls, footballs, baseballs, lacrosse balls, segways or other motorized scooters, skateboards, and roller blades) Televisions Video Recording Equipment, including those that are attached to unmanned aircraft systems or model aircrafts. Weapons (common examples include but are not limited to aerosol cans, mace, pepper spray, firearms, including CCW permit holders, fireworks, pocket knives, knives, spiked bracelets, brass knuckles, martial arts weapons, stun guns, squirt guns, super soakers and chains) Wrapped gifts or items

Fans will continue to be permitted to bring in:

Binoculars Blankets Cameras (still) with a lens 100mm or less Cell phones and pagers Rain apparel Seat cushions Small radios with headphones Umbrellas: Guests may carry umbrellas into Ohio Stadium for use before and after the game, but umbrellas are NOT permitted to be opened in the seating areas of Ohio Stadium) Guests demonstrating specific dietary or medical needs (nursing mothers, baby food, baby bottle, single serving snack medication or chair back seats) may enter the Stadium at Gates 13, 16, 23 and 26 ONLY. Water bottles that are clear, plastic and empty

Free clear bags are available at Buckeye Corner locations and the Official Team Shop at the Schottenstein Center while supplies last.

For more information click the following link: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/gameday/