Rally of the Rivals

Friday, November 29, 2024 | 3 - 6 p.m.

On Friday, November 29, multiple generations of Wolverine and Buckeye fans will come together again for the 2nd annual Rally of the Rivals tailgate event, celebrating our collective, rich history and today's iconic football rivalry.

Rally of the Rivals is a free, family-friendly event open to all ages. The first 250 attendees will receive a free commemorative t-shirt.

Game plan activities include inflatables, music, celebrity guests, cornhole, raffle prizes, a puppy bowl, and more! Food and beverages are available for purchase.

In Toledo, we know that our city is the epicenter of the University of Michigan-Ohio State University football rivalry! The history of the Michigan and Ohio divide dates back nearly 200 years, when the two states battled over the coveted port City of Toledo and a 468-mile strip of productive land. When Michigan and Ohio State met for the first time in 1897, the Toledo War was within the memories of some still living, and the border war fueled the sport rivalry.

Today, the border battle continues, pitting neighbors against neighbors and dividing households when U-M and OSU take to the gridiron each November. Last year’s event was a great success, and The Rally of the Rivals will return this November. It’s a fun way to channel that enthusiasm and celebrate this iconic rivalry in downtown Toledo.