MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State football team will take on one of the most storied programs in college football for the first time when the Cardinals make the short trip east to Ohio State in 2026. The two teams are slated to play the season opener on Sept. 5, 2026.
Ohio Stadium is one of eight college football stadiums with a capacity greater than 100,000. Ball State is headed to the biggest college football stadium this season (Michigan – 107,601) and the second biggest stadium in 2021 (Penn State – 106,572). Ohio Stadium ranks sixth on the list with a capacity of 102,082.