Ohio Stadium

Ohio Stadium, also known as The Horseshoe, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It is primarily used for American football games, serving as the home field for the Ohio State Buckeyes, its owner.

The stadium opened on October 7, 1922 with a match between Ohio State and Ohio Wesleyan, replacing the original Ohio Field. The original seating capacity was 66,210, but renovations and expansions over the years have increased this to 102,780, making it one of the largest stadiums in North America. The stadium was designed by Howard Dwight Smith and had an initial construction cost of $1.34 million.

Recognized as one of the most iconic collegiate football venues, Ohio Stadium has hosted a plethora of notable events. It has been a venue for numerous NCAA games, including hosting the 'The Game' - the annual rivalry match between Ohio State and the University of Michigan. The stadium was also the site for the 2015 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. In a 2016 online poll by USA Today, it was voted as the best traditional college football stadium. By its ninetieth birthday, Ohio Stadium had welcomed more than 36 million spectators. The stadium is a potential venue for future international sports events and concerts, further cementing its status as a key landmark in American sports culture.