Peden Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Peden Stadium holds 24,000 fans and is home to Ohio Bobcats (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	24,000
Official name	Frank Solich Field at Peden Stadium
Opened	October 5, 1929
Home teams	Ohio Bobcats (NCAA FBS (Mid-American Conference))
Address	200 Richland Avenue, Athens, OH 45701

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Tue Nov 17, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Tue Nov 17, 2026	Ohio Bobcats vs Ball State Cardinals	7:00 pm	NCAA football, 2026 regular season
Fri Nov 27, 2026	Ohio Bobcats vs Toledo Rockets	12:00 pm	NCAA football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Peden Stadium?

Stadium gates open 1.5 hours prior to kickoff. (source)

Where do students sit at Peden Stadium?

Ohio students receive free admission with a valid ID and have access to the Prokos Rentals Student Section in the North End Zone, as well as Sections 118, 119 and 120. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Peden Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model here yet: it needs a recent lidar survey of the stands as they are now, and we are checking the available surveys stadium by stadium. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: All bags are subject to inspection upon entry. Cinch bags, backpack-style purses, diaper bags and camera bags are permitted and subject to inspection, as are small clutches and medically necessary items. Backpacks and book bags are not permitted. Clear bags are appreciated but not required. Bag policy.
Food: Outside food and beverages are prohibited, except baby food and medically necessary items.