Seating chart
Event example: for Rod Wave for reference only
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About this venue
Schottenstein Center is a live-event venue at 555 Borror Drive in Columbus, OH.
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Event-day answers for Schottenstein Center
- Bag5 × 8 × 1 inMax, wallet or wristletOther styles and exceptions below
- ParkSee optionsThe center features 5,000 parking spaces on-site
- ArriveCheck door timeUse your ticket’s doors or check-in time
- Get therePlan route + returnDirections and transport options below
FanProof verdictAt the Schottenstein Center, keep ordinary wallets and wristlets within 5 × 8 × 1 inches; other bags are prohibited. One medical, dietary or childcare bag can use the dedicated screening lane. Parking, concessions and merchandise require card or mobile payment.
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Bags & entry
Schottenstein prohibits ordinary bags/purses. Only wallets/wristlets up to 5 × 8 × 1 inches are permitted. ONE necessary medical, dietary or childcare bag may use a dedicated screening lane. Rejected items return to a vehicle or are surrendered without return. Confirm your exact item and event.
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Wallet or wristlet
up to5 × 8 × 1 in
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Schottenstein prohibits ordinary bags/purses. Only wallets/wristlets up to 5 × 8 × 1 inches are permitted. ONE necessary medical, dietary or childcare bag may use a dedicated screening lane. Rejected items return to a vehicle or are surrendered without return. Confirm your exact item and event.
Confirm your actual event, exact bag style, carry quantities and necessary exceptions before travel.
Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.
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Check your bag’s size
Will my bag fit?
Pick a bag to compare it with Schottenstein Center's published limit.
Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.
Events, tickets & arrival timeline
Your event day
Travel time
- 11:45 AMLeave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
- 12:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
- 1:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
- AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home
Times are in the venue's local time.
- Venue details
- Venue typeEvent Venue
- Upcoming Events
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- Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Women's BasketballTicketsView Tickets
- Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Mens BasketballTicketsView Tickets
- Ohio State Buckeyes Womens Basketball vs. Ole Miss Rebels Womens BasketballTicketsView Tickets
Plan a visit
Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
Localtime
Transit & the journey home
Use the entrance at 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH 43210.
Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.
Parking
Parking At A Glance
- What to do
- The center features 5,000 parking spaces on-site. Charge for parking varies by event. An additional 10,000 parking spaces are available within a short walk. A free Quick Schott shuttle is available at some larger events and runs from the Buckeye Lots (corner of Ackerman and Fred Taylor Drive) to the Center's NE Rotunda.
Location
555 Borror Drive
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Seats & views
Accessibility
Arrange accessible/companion tickets in advance. Elevators are near 104/118/127; free listening devices at Section 127 require ID. Interpreters need TWO WEEKS’ notice. Scarlet Lot parking requires a state disability placard/registration and its holder present. A wheelchair-accessible Buckeye Lot shuttle runs only when that lot service operates, from two hours before until 30 minutes after the event. Confirm your full route at 614-688-3939.
Find your section
Seating maps & views
Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.
Real photos from the seats
Browse Schottenstein Center photos by section and compare the sightlines, railings, and stage views. Check the event and photo date; zoom can make the stage look closer.
View seat photos on A View From My Seat (opens in a new tab)Event example: for Rod Wave for reference only
Seating & atmosphere notes
Inside the Venue At A Glance
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PositiveAccess and ticket help
Special seating is available for guests with disabilities. Signed interpretation can be arranged for any performance, however requests must be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the event. Call 614-688-3939 for more information. This service is provided free of charge. The Schottenstein Center Ticket Office is located near the NE rotunda. Regular business hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm, Sat-Sunday: Closed. Game/Event Days: Box office will have extended hours to accommodate customers. Hours vary depending on event.
Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere
Payment
Schottenstein is CASHLESS for tickets, concessions and merchandise, accepting debit/credit cards or mobile pay where available. Confirm specific wallet brands and any conversion service; none is established by these statements.
Water & drinks
Schottenstein permits CLEAR PLASTIC EMPTY bottles, without a stated numerical capacity. Outside food/beverages and other containers remain prohibited. Confirm necessary medical/dietary liquids; no ordinary filled sealed-water exception is listed.
The experience
- Watch out for: Video cameras, monopods, tripods, audio recording devices and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted. The standard policy for most events (including Ohio State hockey and basketball games) allows still cameras with a lens no greater than 100mm without flash.
Event details to verify
- ×For Ohio State men's basketball and men's ice hockey games, Per Big Ten Policy, everyone needs a ticket for entry. Fans wishing to bring small children (under the age of 2) to a game may purchase a lap ticket for their infant.
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555 Borror Drive · Columbus, OH
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