Saturday, September 19, 2026

Ohio State vs. Kent State

Name: Ohio State vs. Kent State
Start: 2026-09-19T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Ohio Stadium

Ohio State hosts Kent State at Ohio Stadium for the final non-conference game — the Helmet Stripe Game. Kickoff at noon ET on FOX; roughly 100,000 people in and around campus.

Date and time

Saturday, September 19, 202612:00 PM ET

Location

Ohio Stadium1810 Cannon Dr, Columbus, OH

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About this event

Sat 9/19, 12:00 PM ET (FOX). Ohio Stadium, 1810 Cannon Dr, OSU campus. Tickets from ~$93. Source: https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/buckeyes/football/2026/07/17/ohio-state-buckeyes-football-tickets-schedule/90946979007/

Kin coverage

The WeekenderOTE Jazz Fest, Ohio State at Noon & Saturday StormsThe Olde Towne East Jazz Festival takes over Blackburn Park all weekend, free. Ohio State hosts Kent State at noon Saturday while storms roll in after 4. Here's what matters, what to know before you pull up, and where to spend on purpose while you're outside.