Peden Stadium

  • 1 upcoming event
  • Athens, Ohio
  • 24,000 capacity
  • Opened 1929
  • Home of Ohio Bobcats

Wikipedia

This week at Peden Stadium: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ohio Bobcats Football (Sat, Oct 24, from $30.00).

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1 upcoming event

Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ohio Bobcats FootballOct 24, 2026 · This weekendfrom $30.00

Getting there

Around Peden Stadium:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 8 bus stops within 0.3 miles
  • 206 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 588 spaces
  • Hotels nearby: Athens Central Hotel (0.6 mi), Ohio University Inn & Conference Center (0.6 mi)
  • Closest airports: John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 62.7 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Hotels, food and bars near Peden Stadium

The closest hotel to Peden Stadium is Athens Central Hotel, 0.6 mi away (about 15 min walk). There are 25 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly Mexican, wings and Asian. 2 bars and pubs are within the same distance.

Hotels

  • Athens Central Hotel · 0.6 mi · about 15 min walk
  • Ohio University Inn & Conference Center · 0.6 mi · about 15 min walk

Places to eat

  • Latitude 39 · restaurant · 150 ft · about 1 min walk
  • The Front Room · coffee · 200 ft · about 1 min walk
  • Life Is Sweet · fast food · 200 ft · about 1 min walk
  • Café BiblioTech · coffee · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
  • Atrium Café · café · 550 ft · about 3 min walk
  • The Hungry Cat · fast food · 750 ft · about 4 min walk
  • Court Street Coffee · café · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
  • Raising Cane's · chicken · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk

Bars and pubs

  • The Union Bar & Grill · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk
  • Jackie O's Brewpub · 0.2 mi · about 6 min walk

Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.

Good to know

What's on at Peden Stadium this week?
In the next 7 days: Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ohio Bobcats Football (Sat, Oct 24).
How many people does Peden Stadium hold?
About 24,000 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Peden Stadium?
Peden Stadium is home to Ohio Bobcats.
What hotels are closest to Peden Stadium?
The nearest are Athens Central Hotel (0.6 mi) and Ohio University Inn & Conference Center (0.6 mi).
Where can I eat near Peden Stadium?
There are 25 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly Mexican, wings and Asian. Closest: Latitude 39 (restaurant, 150 ft), The Front Room (coffee, 200 ft), Life Is Sweet (fast food, 200 ft) and Café BiblioTech (coffee, 400 ft).
Are there bars near Peden Stadium?
Yes, 2 within 0.3 miles. The closest are The Union Bar & Grill (0.2 mi · about 6 min walk) and Jackie O's Brewpub (0.2 mi · about 6 min walk).
Is Peden Stadium indoors?
No. Peden Stadium is an open-air venue, so dress for the weather and check the forecast before you go.
How do I get to Peden Stadium by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Peden Stadium, but there are 8 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
What is the closest airport to Peden Stadium?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), 62.7 mi away in a straight line.
Is there parking near Peden Stadium?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 206 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 588 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.