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Plan now for the perfect Gameday

As the season draws closer, we want to make sure fans can plan appropriately for their trips to Peden Stadium. Parking Lots will open at 7AM and no overnight parking is allowed. Please see applicable information regarding your parking and tailgating plan below.

Tailgating Information

As you prepare for gameday, we would like to remind you of a few tailgating policies from the University and State of Ohio.

• Tailgating activities are not permitted within parking spaces or vehicle spaces or vehicle drive isles. Tailgating may be set up in available grass areas adjacent to your parking spot. No charcoal grills.
• Guests are asked to clean up their tailgating areas before departure and utilize trash receptacles.
• Possession and consumption of alcohol are subject to the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio and/or City of Athens which state, among others: "No person shall have in the person's possession an open container of beer or intoxicating liquor in any public space. Law Enforcement Officers enforce all applicable laws. Complete laws regarding open containers can be found by clicking the link. 

Green/Green VIP Lot

Parking in the Green Lot is by Green Lot pass only. Passes are assigned for the full season, and the lot is accessible from Richland Avenue. 

US 33 W/US 50 E/ OH 32 E/US 50 W/ US 33 E

Take the exit for SR 682 North. At the traffic circle, exit to the right onto Richland Avenue, crossing the Hocking River. Follow the posted Green Lot signs. Stay in the right-hand lane and turn right onto Richland Avenue at the traffic light.

Know Before You Park:

• Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM for the Ohio vs. WVU football game on September 6. Please have your parking permit downloaded and ready to display to the attendant upon arrival to help expedite the entry process.
• No overnight parking will be allowed, vehicles parked overnight will be towed at owners expense.
• One space per vehicle. Parking is first-come, first-served, an saving space is not allowed.
• RV parking is not available; please reference the 'Need Parking" section below for RV/camper options. 

Orange/Orange VIP Lot

Parking in the Orange/Orange VIP Lot is by Orange/Orange VIP parking pass only. Passes are assigned for the full season; the lot is accessible from Oxbow Trail. 

US 33 W/US 50 E/ OH 32 E/US 50 W/ US 33 E

Take the exit for SR 682 North. At the traffic circle, exit right onto Richland Avenue, crossing the Hocking River. Follow the posted Orange Lot signs. Stay in the center lane, continue straight through the first traffic light, then turn right onto Bobcat Lane. Continue straight on Bobcat Lane following posted signs and turn right into the Orange Lot. 

Know Before You Park: 

• Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM for the Ohio vs. WVU football game on September 6. Please have your parking permit downloaded and ready to display to the attendant upon arrival to help expedite the entry process.
• No overnight parking will be allowed, vehicles parked overnight will be towed at owners expense.
• One space per vehicle. Parking is first-come, first-served, an saving space is not allowed.
• RV parking is not available; please reference the 'Need Parking" section below for RV/camper options. 

Yellow Lot

Parking in the Yellow Lot is by yellow parking pass only. Passes are assigned for the full season; the lot is accessible from Richland Avenue.

US 33 W/US 50 E/ OH 32 E/US 50 W/ US 33 E

Take the exit for SR 682 North. At the traffic circle, exit right onto Richland Avenue and cross the Hocking River. Stay in the left turn lane and turn left at the traffic light onto South Shafer Street. The lot entrance is immediately on the right. 

Know Before You Park:

• Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM for the Ohio vs. WVU football game on September 6. Please have your parking permit downloaded and ready to display to the attendant upon arrival to help expedite the entry process.
• No overnight parking will be allowed, vehicles parked overnight will be towed at owners expense.
• RV parking is available with permit only. 

Blue Lot

Parking in the Blue Lot is by blue parking pass only. Passes are assigned for the full season; the lot is accessible from Richland Avenue. 

US 33 W/US 50 E/ OH 32 E/US 50 W/ US 33 E

Take the exit for SR 682 North. At the traffic circle, exit right onto Richland Avenue and cross the Hocking River. Lot access is available from either the left turn lane or the center lane by following posted signage:

Left turn lane: Turn left at the traffic light onto South Shafer Street.

Center lane: Continue straight through the traffic light, then make the first left onto West Green Drive. 

Know Before You Park:

• Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM for the Ohio vs. WVU football game on September 6. Please have your parking permit downloaded and ready to display to the attendant upon arrival to help expedite the entry process.
• No overnight parking will be allowed, vehicles parked overnight will be towed at owners expense.
• One space per vehicle. Parking is first-come, first-served, an saving space is not allowed.
• RV parking is not available; please reference the 'Need Parking" section below for RV/camper options. 

Tailgreat Parking

Parking in the Tailgreat Park is by tailgreat parking pass only. Passes are assigned presold; the lot is accessible from Richland Avenue. 

US 33 W/US 50 E/ OH 32 E/US 50 W/ US 33 E

Take the exit for SR 682 North. At the traffic circle, exit right onto Richland Avenue and cross the Hocking River. Stay in the left turn lane and turn left at the traffic light onto South Shafer Street. Follow signs to the lot entrance on the left.

Know Before You Park:

• Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM for the Ohio vs. WVU football game on September 6. Please have your parking permit downloaded and ready to display to the attendant upon arrival to help expedite the entry process.
• No overnight parking will be allowed, vehicles parked overnight will be towed at owners expense.
• One space per vehicle. Parking is first-come, first-served, an saving space is not allowed.
• RV parking is not available; please reference the 'Need Parking" section below for RV/camper options. 

Gameday Lot Parking

Pre-sale gameday parking passes are SOLD OUT for the Ohio vs. WVU game. Unable to secure a pre-sale game day permit? Reference the Need Parking section below for alternative options. 

Game day pre-purchased parking permits will be honored in designated game day lots; however, parking is filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are not guaranteed in a specific lot.

Please note game day parking is located on campus perimeter with shuttle service to the venue. 

US 33 W/ US 50 E/ OH 32 E/ US 50 W/ US 33 E

Take the exit for SR 682 North. At the traffic circle, exit right onto Richland Avenue and cross the Hocking River. Stay in the center lane, continue straight through the traffic light, then make the first left onto West Green Drive. Follow posted signs.

US 33 E

Keep left when entering Athens for US 50/32 East, take left exit for Stimson Avenue, at the traffic circle exit right onto N. 1804 Way, turn left onto Mill Street and follow posted signs. 

US 50 W

Take exit for Co Road 25/Stimson Avenue, take a right onto Co Road 25 followed by a left onto Stimson Avenue. At traffic circle exit right onto N. 1804 Way, turn left onto Mill Street and follow posted signs. 

US 33 W/ US 50 E/ OH 32 E

Take exit for Co Road 25/Stimson Avenue. Turn left onto Co. Road 25, then right, followed by a left onto Stimson Avenue. At the traffic circle, exit right onto N. 1804 Way, turn left onto Mill Street, and follow posted signs.

Know Before You Park:

• Parking lots will open at 7:00 AM for the Ohio vs. WVU football game on September 6. Please have your parking permit downloaded and ready to display to the attendant upon arrival to help expedite the entry process.
• No overnight parking will be allowed, vehicles parked overnight will be towed at owners expense.
• One space per vehicle. Parking is first-come, first-served, an saving space is not allowed.
• RV parking is not available; please reference the 'Need Parking" section below for RV/camper options.
• Shuttles will run from perimeter game day lots to venue beginning at 1PM and continue until 1 Hour Post Game.

Need Parking?

If you didn't secure a pre-sale campus parking permit for this event, or you need additional parking, you still have options. Check out the available off-campus lots and shuttle services below to ensure you can access the venue smoothly on game day.

Athens Fairgrounds Parking

Address: 286 West Union Street, Athens, OH 45701 (~20 minute walk to Peden Stadium)

Cost: $15 Pre-Purchase | $20 Cash Only At Gate

Parking Hours: 7AM September 6th - 12PM September 7th

Shuttle Service: Free shuttle to the venue available from 11AM until 1 hour post event

RV Parking: Visit Athens County Fairgrounds Off-Season Camping by clicking .

Richland Avenue Park Parking- SOLD OUT

Address: 8493 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH 45701 (~0.5 mile walk to Peden Stadium)

Cost: $15 per vehicle must be purchased in advance (limited to 150 grass parking spaces). Parking can be purchased online (under special events section) or over the phone at 740-592-3325 through September 4th.

Parking Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, September 6th Only (Attendant onsite until 4 PM)

Tailgating: Permitted; tailgating rules must be agreed to during the permit purchasing process, restrooms on site.