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Buckeye Family Tailgate registration now open!

Register to join us on Saturday, Oct. 4 for a pre-game tailgate with your student, featuring food, games and tons of Buckeye spirit.

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    Buckeye Football and Family Tailgate 2024

    Families are invited to join Parent and Family Relations for a special tailgate featuring plenty of food, games and Ohio State spirit prior to the home football game versus Marshall.

    Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
    Time: TBD (pending announcement of football game kick-off time)
    Location: South Oval (across College Road from the Ohio Union)
    Cost:     $30 per person (current Ohio State students and guests ages 5 and under are FREE)

    Please note that your registration does not include tickets to the football game. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please visit Ohio State's Ticketmaster webpage. Your registration will provide you access to our extensive catered food and food truck options at the venue.

    Registration will close at noon ET on Wednesday, Aug. 21 (Please note that this date has changed). Once registration closes, it will not re-open. The last day to request a refund is Wednesday, Sept. 4 at noon ET.