Buckeye Invitational 2021 Tickets

The Buckeye Invitational is a high school band competition sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA). It is hosted by The Ohio State University Marching Band and takes place in historic Ohio Stadium. The 2021 Buckeye Invitational will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

All fan tickets for the 2021 Buckeye Invitational are general admission. Tickets will NOT be mailed or emailed to purchasers. All tickets must be picked up at Will Call (Gate 5) on the date of the event.

Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Kids 6-years-old and younger are free, and parking is included in the ticket price. A Deck, B Deck and C Deck will be open on the west (press box) side of the stadium for all spectators. Exit and re-entry is permitted, but please retain your ticket stub for re-entry.

REFUND POLICY: Refunds will only be given in the event that the Buckeye Invitational is cancelled. No refunds will be provided if individual bands are unable to participate.

The Ohio State University Marching Band will perform at 9 p.m. For more information on the event, including parking and a schedule of bands, visit the marching band's website.