Ohio State’s Skull Session livestream returns for 2026

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Ohio State's Skull Session livestream returns for 2026

Event is one of the marching band's most anticipated game day traditions

The Buckeyes kick off their 2026 football season Saturday in Ohio Stadium in a matchup against the Cardinals of Ball State University.

For fans who want to experience the build-up to the home opener, The Ohio State University Marching Band's pregame Skull Session will be livestreamed - accessible on phones, tablets and laptops for those who cannot watch it live in St. John Arena.

This is the sixth year that University Communications will livestream Skull Session before each home game of the season. The livestream is available on the Ohio State News YouTube channel through the website or the YouTube app.

"We're excited to be back for our sixth season of livestreaming Skull Session. We are bringing back our popular guest interviews as well as the flag giveaways," said Director of National Broadcast Media Joe Camoriano. "If you tune in 2 1/2 hours before kickoff of each home game, you'll get to see one of the best fan experiences in the country."

Camoriano and a team of videographers will stream Skull Session using seven different cameras and multiple microphones to capture the action from all angles.

Skull Session originally served as a final music rehearsal for the Ohio State Marching Band before its performance on the field. It has evolved into one of the most anticipated game day traditions for Buckeye fans. Doors to St. John Arena open three hours prior to kickoff and the arena can quickly fill up.

TBDBITL marches into the arena and plays "Fanfare for a New Era" as the football team arrives. Coach Ryan Day, assistant coaches and players speak each week to the fans before they head to the stadium. The band then performs a final musical run-through of its pregame and halftime shows before game time.

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