Tour Intinerary |
Saturday, January 10
Please note: Dallas is on Central Time |
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
The Ohio State Alumni Sports Tours Hospitality Desk will be staffed at your hotel. Please plan to stop by at some point during your stay to pick up your game tickets, tour name badge credentials, welcome packet and souvenir.
The Hospitality Desk is located in Atrium II of the hotel, near the Jade Entrance. |
4:45 p.m. |
Please meet in the Atrium II lobby to board transportation to the Welcome Reception. |
5:00 p.m. |
Transportation departs for the Welcome Reception. |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Welcome to Dallas! Join the OSUAA for a reception at Gilley’s Dallas. Mix and mingle while enjoying live music, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and beverages. There will be a welcome program at 6:00 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
Transportation departs for the Hilton Anatole. |
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Sunday, January 11 |
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
The Ohio State Alumni Sports Tours Hospitality Desk will be staffed. |
Noon – 8:00 p.m. |
Roundtrip shuttles from the hotel to downtown Dallas for the College Football Playoff Fan Central (tickets available for purchase upon entry). The downtown drop off and pick up location is the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. |
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Buckeye Bash! Celebrate with fellow Buckeye fans at this free event featuring Archie Griffin, President Drake, marching band, cheerleaders, Brutus and members of the 2002 National Championship team. Snacks and a cash bar will be provided.
A RED wristband will be included in your welcome packet. Please wear the wristband for admission into the Buckeye Bash.
The Buckeye Bash will be held at the Hilton Anatole, Trinity Exhibit Hall. |
Evening |
At leisure. |
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Monday, January 12 |
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
The Ohio State Alumni Sports Tours Hospitality Desk will be staffed. |
2:30 p.m. |
Please meet in the Atrium II lobby to board transportation to AT&T Stadium. |
2:45 p.m. |
Transportation departs for AT&T Stadium. |
3:30 p.m. |
Doors open at 1010 Collins for the Ohio State Pregame Event.
1010 Collins is located across the street from AT&T Stadium. |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Ohio State Pregame Event
Enjoy a true Texas tailgate with fellow alumni and fans. The event features a Texas BBQ buffet, open bar and more!
A GRAY wristband will be included in your welcome packet. Please wear the GRAY wristband on game day for admission to the tailgate. |
5:30 p.m. |
Gates open at AT&T Stadium. Please note: There is a no re-entry policy. |
7:00 p.m. |
Pregame Show |
7:30 p.m. |
Kickoff, 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship. Go Bucks! |
Following the game |
Motorcoaches depart for return to the hotel. Please refer to your gameday map and look for Ohio State Alumni Sports Tours signs, directing you to your designated motorcoach. Staff will be available to direct you. Motorcoaches will “load and go” after the game and you will not be on the same bus that you rode in the afternoon. Please do NOT leave items on the motorcoach. |
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Tuesday, January 13 |
Air/Land Tours |
Please refer to the departure information included with your flight details. All participants must settle incidental charges directly with the hotel front desk. |
Land Only Tours |
Be prepared to check out by 12 Noon and settle all incidental charges directly with the hotel front desk. |