News Release – Ohio High School Athletic Association
Executive Director Doug Ute
For Immediate Release – May 31, 2026
OHSAA Jesse Owens Track and Field State Championships Qualifiers
State tournament begins Thursday afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The qualifiers are set for this week’s Ohio High School Athletic Association Jesse Owens Track and Field State Championships, which begin Thursday afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. It marks the 119th annual boys and 51st annual girls state tournament, and the first state tournament under the new five division format.
State Tournament Qualifiers and Information
2026 OHSAA Jesse Owens Track and Field State Championships Announcements
Tickets
Mobile tickets for the state tournament are available through Ticketmaster. Tickets can also be purchased on site at the Covelli Center, located just north of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Note that tickets purchased at Ticketmaster prior to arrival at the state tournament are the same cost as tickets purchase on site.
Participant Drop Off and School Vehicle Parking
School busses and vehicles marked as School Transportation should travel southbound on Olentangy River Road, then turn right onto Irving Schottenstein Drive, which is located just south of the Ackerman Road intersection. School vehicles will be parked along Irving Schottenstein Drive, which is located on the north side of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
State Meet Traffic and Parking Advisory
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium is located at 2450 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio. Guests coming to Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium for the state track and field meet should use State Route 315 and either the Ackerman Road exit or the Lane Avenue exit. Please follow the directions of the traffic and parking attendants for the nearest available parking, which will be free in identified lots both days of the state tournament. In other lots, a parking fee will apply, payable by credit card.
School Administrators Complimentary Admission
Each participating school is given three complimentary admissions to the state tournament for school administrators, who should enter through the Media Entrance located in the southwest corner.
Packet Pick-up
Participant packets will be available for pick-up inside the lobby of the Schumaker Complex, which is located just east of Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Packets are available for pick-up beginning Thursday morning. Please see the venue drone video tour linked above.
RV Parking – FEES APPLY
RVs are permitted to park in the Buckeye Lot #2, which is located just north of the shot put and discus areas (west of Fred Taylor Drive). RVs that arrive on Thursday must use the pay-to-park and purchase three parking spaces. Parking is free beginning Friday morning in designated lots.