As the 2026 college football season approaches, Ohio State fans are already scanning the schedule for games that won’t break the bank.
The earliest test comes on September 5, when the Buckeyes host Ball State. Across the major resale markets, the average price of a ticket sits at $75.25, making it by far the most affordable home game on the slate.
Other relatively modest‑priced contests include the September 19 showdown with Northwestern, where tickets average $128.25, and the October 10 game against Maryland, hovering around $125.25.
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At the opposite end of the spectrum, the clash with Michigan on November 7 commands an average price of $422, while the highly anticipated Ohio State‑Texas encounter on September 12 tops the list at $568.75.
Analysts compared listings from Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster and StubHub to arrive at these figures, noting that prices can fluctuate based on demand and platform fees.
For supporters looking to maximize value, targeting the Ball State, Northwestern or Maryland games offers the best chance of securing a seat at a reasonable cost, especially when purchasing early or monitoring price drops on resale sites.