GameDay at the Union
GameDay at the Union (GDAU) returns as a fan favorite on OSU home game days for the 2025 football season. With the beautiful Student Union as our backdrop, GDAU will be held on the northeast corner of the building just off of Hester Street.
Gather with fellow orange-clad friends three hours before each home football game and celebrate 75 years of the Student Union. Enjoy a bounce house, free Pistol Pete temporary tattoos, tailgate games, a coloring station, photo opportunities and exclusive weekly giveaways commemorating the seven decades the Union has been a part of the game day experience. As always, food will be available for sale inside the Student Union.
Below is a timeline of events for the Saturday's game versus Cincinnati:
- 6 a.m. - Student Union opens
- 4 p.m. - GameDay at the Union opens
- 4 p.m. - Pistol Pete Roll Call Ceremony (recognizes all Pistol Petes, past and present)
- 4:50 p.m. - The Walk takes place down Hester Street
- 6 p.m. - GameDay at the Union closes
- 7 p.m. - Kick off at Boone Pickens Stadium
- 7:30 p.m. - Student Union closes
University Store Operating Hours
The University Store has everything you need to get ready for game day at a variety
of convenient locations. Following are the operating hours for the game against the
Bearcats:
- University Store at the Student Union - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- University Store at the Stadium (north and south side) - 2 p.m. to approximately 30 minutes after the game
Student Union Food Court Hours
If you are looking for a convenient place to grab a bite to eat or beverage on game day, the following options are open Saturday, Oct. 18:
- Caribou Coffee - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Chick-fil-A - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Union Express - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Please note there are several vending machines in the building located in the basement, second and fourth floors.