When is the 2025 Ohio State football spring game? Date, location, what you need to know

Ohio State wraps up spring practice next week.

The last of the 15 practices will involve a spring game on April 12, an annual intrasquad scrimmage for the Buckeyes.  

It replaces plans to hold a so-called spring showcase after the school on Wednesday announced it was no longer branding the event as a showcase.

Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s spring game.

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When is the spring game?

The Buckeyes’ spring game is scheduled to begin at noon on April 12. It has lasted just over two hours in recent years.

Where is the spring game?

Ohio Stadium will host the spring game, which has remained at the Horseshoe since it was held at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati in 2013.

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What is the format for the spring game?

The Buckeyes will have game-style reps, but the school has not released other details about the format or available participants. Since Ryan Day replaced Urban Meyer at the helm of the program in 2019, they have largely had the offense facing the defense rather than drafting players to teams.

How much are tickets to the spring game?

General admission tickets begin at $8 and reserved seats at $20. There are also club seats at $35. They can be found

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