Office of Student Life

Bruno Mars Concert Parking and Facility Hours

May 14, 2026

Due to the Bruno Mars concert at Ohio Stadium on Wednesday, May 20, Rec Sports members and guests should plan ahead for increased traffic, parking impacts and adjusted facility operations across campus.

Adjusted RPAC Operations - May 20

  • RPAC: Open 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • RPAC Aquatic Center: Closes at 5 p.m.

Parking & Traffic Impacts

  • Beginning at 12:01 a.m., five parking lots near Ohio Stadium will close in preparation for the concert.
  • Vehicles remaining in affected lots will be subject to relocation at the owner’s expense.
  • Concert parking access begins at 3 p.m.
  • Increased traffic and parking demand should be expected throughout the day.

Affected Parking Lots

  • West Stadium
  • Northeast Stadium
  • Mid Tower
  • Tuttle East
  • South French Fieldhouse

Alternative Parking

  • Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and check the CampusParc Space Tracker for real-time parking availability.
  • Annual permit holders may access designated day-of-event parking locations during stadium events.
  • Wexner Medical Center second- and third-shift employees may access medical center permit garages, including:
    • 9th Avenue East
    • 9th Avenue West
    • Old Cannon garages

For additional parking information, road closures and transportation impacts, visit the CampusParc and Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) websites.