Buckeye Invitational is a high school band competition sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA). It is hosted by The Ohio State University Marching Band and takes place in historic Ohio Stadium, and it is open to any high school band in the United States. The 2025 Buckeye Invitational will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online, and pre-ordered tickets can be picked up at Ohio Stadium will call (Gate 5, northwest side) on the day of the event. Tickets will be $20 online or $25 at the gate.
All tickets for the 2025 Buckeye Invitational are general admission. Tickets will NOT be mailed or emailed to purchasers. All tickets must be picked up at Will Call (Gate 5) on the date of the event.
