The Ohio State Buckeyes are installing premium, field-level suites in the south end zone of Ohio Stadium. The new suites, which can hold up to 12 people, including eight standing spots, will cost $142,700 each.
But while those swanky new boxes will rake in the money, college football fans are just about done with the corporatization of sports.
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The Buckeyes’ suites are still under construction ahead of their season-opening game against the Ball State Cardinals.
College football fans on X had mixed reactions to the Buckeyes’ premium suites.
Reporter Tim Buckley was puzzled by the obsession with endzone suites in pro and college football.
I’ll never understand endzone suites – which are becoming a big trend in pro and college ball alike.
It’s fine if you want to socialize but horrible if you want to see the actual game action. https://t.co/GVGg9Asu2h
— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) August 26, 2026
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Radio host Jonathan Smith blasted the Buckeyes for moving the students farther away from the action on the field.
Such a good idea to keep the students and band further away from the field.
Hoping they can fill the entire south stands with private equity bros wearing Patagonia vests (with a Block O and Chase Bank logo on the lapel, naturally).
Think of how much NIL that would generate! https://t.co/72OY9lBM2L
— Jonathan Smith (@DegenerateTBone) August 26, 2026
One fan pointed out the design flaw that will hamper the fan’s viewing experience in the suites.
These are the worst seats on the field. Won’t be able to see anything at the other end or tell how many yards gained etc. seat me on the 50 any day over this. https://t.co/X1zSQwl9Yo
— BeatinTheBookie.com®️ (@BeatinTheBookie) August 26, 2026
Jay Fontana was critical of the practicality of watching the game from the suites.
No college football fan would want those seats. But I’m sure status seekers love them. They can say they were on the field for the game. They definitely won’t be able to say they saw the entire game, unless it was on TV in the suite. I wonder if they can even see the…
— Jay Fontana (@jayquintana_jr) August 26, 2026
One person was highly critical of the commercialization of the fan experience. “Next they will sell a locker room suite so you can watch the players while they get ready,” the fan mocked.
Another concluded that the seats were not for actual fans of the game. “These are for people who have no interest in the actual game. Just want to be seen,” they wrote.
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In addition to the suites, a new turf has also been installed at The Shoe, which has a capacity of 102,780.
Coach Ryan Day’s Buckeyes are among the favorites to win the Big Ten and the national championship this season as the Big Ten’s dominance threatens to take over college football.
