Ohio State Sets Date for 2026 Spring Football Game

Buckeyes to host annual exhibition on April 18 at Ohio Stadium

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:31pm

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Ohio State has announced the date for its 2026 spring football game, set to take place on April 18 inside Ohio Stadium. Tickets for the annual exhibition will go on sale on February 20. The Buckeyes are currently the favorites to win the national championship next season, according to updated odds from BetMGM.

Why it matters

The spring game provides the first public glimpse of the Buckeyes' roster ahead of the upcoming season. As the favorites to win the national title, Ohio State's spring game will draw significant interest from fans and media alike as they get an early look at the team's talent and potential.

The details

Ohio State officially announced on Friday that the 2026 spring football game will be held on April 18 at Ohio Stadium, known as the Horseshoe. Tickets for the exhibition will go on sale to the public on February 20 at 10 a.m. The spring game marks the end of the Buckeyes' spring practice schedule before the team transitions into summer conditioning ahead of the 2026 season.

  • The 2026 Ohio State spring game will take place on April 18.
  • Tickets for the spring game will go on sale on February 20 at 10 a.m.

The players

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What’s next

Fans will be eager to see the Buckeyes in action at the spring game as Ohio State looks to build on its status as the early favorite to win the national championship in 2026.

The takeaway

The annual Ohio State spring game provides an early glimpse of the Buckeyes' roster and serves as an important milestone in the team's offseason preparation. As the national title favorites, the 2026 spring game will be a highly anticipated event for Ohio State fans and college football enthusiasts alike.