Ohio State to Host Penn State Wrestling at Schottenstein Center

Big Ten Wrestling Showdown Set for Jerome Schottenstein Center

The Jerome Schottenstein Center will play host to one of the duals of the collegiate wrestling calendar when No. 6 Ohio State welcomes No. 1 Penn State for its 2027 season finale, ohiostatebuckeyes.com reported. The conference clash is officially scheduled for a 6 p.m. start on February 12, 2027, with national television coverage provided by the Big Ten Network.

For the Buckeyes, stepping outside their usual home venue for this particular fixture is a rare occurrence. This matchup marks only the sixth time in program history that Ohio State will compete inside the multi-purpose arena, which primarily serves as the home court for the university’s men’s and women’s basketball and men’s hockey teams while regularly functioning as a concert venue.

History Inside the Arena

Ohio State holds an all-time 3-2 record at the Schottenstein Center. The facility’s wrestling history began on February 6, 2015, when the Buckeyes defeated Minnesota 22-13 in front of 5,642 spectators. Subsequent duals in the building drew notably larger crowds, highlighted by a 32-12 loss to Penn State on February 3, 2017, which brought out 15,338 fans. The Buckeyes also secured a 22-12 victory over Iowa in front of 13,073 attendees on January 21, 2018.

Ohio State to Host Penn State Wrestling at Schottenstein Center — Photo: si.com

Date	Opponent	Result	Attendance
Feb. 6, 2015	Minnesota	W, 22-13	5,642
Feb. 3, 2017	Penn State	L, 32-12	15,338
Jan. 12, 2018	Minnesota	W, 31-7	5,130
Jan. 21, 2018	Iowa	W, 22-12	13,073
Jan. 25, 2019	Michigan	L, 19-17	7,465

Single Match Tickets Go on Sale Oct. 29

As anticipation builds for the February showdown, athletic department ticketing operations are moving forward in phases. Non-conference single match and group tickets are scheduled to go on sale Thursday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m., while conference single match and group tickets will become available at a later date. Wrestling season ticket holders will receive direct communication via email from the Ohio State Athletics Ticket Office detailing seat selection procedures for the Schottenstein Center event.

Fans seeking additional information regarding season tickets, single matches, or group sales can submit a Ticket Interest Form or reach out directly to the ticket office. Premium seating inquiries, including suite rentals for the Penn State dual, are being handled by Zach Heilman.