Beaver Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Beaver Stadium holds 106,304 fans and is home to Penn State Nittany Lions (NCAA Division I FBS, Big Ten Conference). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	106,304
Opened	September 17, 1960
Home teams	Penn State Nittany Lions (NCAA Division I FBS, Big Ten Conference)
Address	1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA 16802

When are the remaining home games?

3 home games left, starting Sat Oct 31, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Oct 31, 2026	Penn State Nittany Lions vs Purdue Boilermakers	time TBA	College football
Sat Nov 14, 2026	Penn State Nittany Lions vs Minnesota Golden Gophers	time TBA	College football
Sat Nov 21, 2026	Penn State Nittany Lions vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights	time TBA	College football

When do the gates open at Beaver Stadium?

Public gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff and re-entry is not permitted. Premium gates, including the Suites Entrance, Club/Letterman Entrance and Museum Entrance, open 3 hours prior to kickoff. The student gate (Gate A) opens 2.5 hours prior to kickoff. (source)

What is changing at Beaver Stadium in 2026?

The West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Revitalization, a $700 million project approved by the Penn State Board of Trustees in 2024, reached a structural "topping out" milestone in June 2026 when the final beam was placed atop the 195-foot PAM Health Misitano Family Tower. For the 2026 season the stadium is using new permanent upper-bowl seating on the west side in place of 2025's temporary bleachers, while the tower's interior club and suite spaces are not yet ready and the lower bowl will be demolished and replaced after the 2026 season, with full completion targeted for the 2027 season. (source)

How do students get in at Beaver Stadium?

Gate A, in the southeast corner of the stadium, is the students-only entrance. Students must have their mobile season ticket and Penn State ID ready, and after entry receive a non-transferable wristband that must be shown each time they re-enter the student section and worn throughout the game. A Student Ticket/Guest Service Booth is located near the student section seating areas on the mid-level concourse above Gate A. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Beaver Stadium?

Day-of-game parking lots open at 8 a.m. for non-noon games and 7 a.m. for noon games. The Overnight RV (ORV) lot operates Thursdays before home games from 6 p.m. to midnight, Fridays from 6 a.m. to midnight, Saturday game days from 7 a.m. (noon games) or 8 a.m. (other game times), and fans must leave all lots by noon on the Sunday after home games. Guests may not set up tailgating tents, chairs, or other items before the posted lot opening time, and overnight parking is prohibited except in designated overnight lots. Vehicle and all tailgate activities must fit within the 8.5-foot by 15-foot parking space provided; tents or canopies over a vehicle tailgate are limited to 10 feet by 10 feet and may not occupy other spaces, travel lanes, or be used to save spaces. A defined emergency access lane must be maintained in the center of each aisle, free of chairs, tables, and canopies. One parking pass is permitted per car, and saving parking spaces is prohibited. Prohibited in the lots: consuming alcohol while the game is in progress, kegs of beer or beverage alcohol, charcoal or wood fires, glass bottles or containers in grass parking areas, portable heaters with visible flames, and drones. Tailgating is prohibited in the East Deck. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Beaver Stadium?

Not yet. The stadium is in the middle of a multi-year renovation, so the stands are changing season by season and no survey shows them as they are now. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are permitted in West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 5 inches by 8 inches by 1 inch are also permitted. All items and persons entering the stadium are subject to security screening and inspection. Backpacks and non-clear bags that do not meet these dimensions are not permitted. Guests entering with medical, dietary, or childcare needs must enter through the ADA gates to have one bag inspected. Bag policy.
Payment: All parking garages, the ticket office, merchandise stands and most concessions locations at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium are cashless. Credit card payments are strongly encouraged for day-of-game parking permit sales at Lots 25 and 36, where all major credit cards and Apple Pay or Google Pay are accepted.
Getting there: Public transportation drop-off and pick-up zone is located at Pegula Ice Arena (off University Drive) or the North Transit Station (corner of Park Ave. and Fox Hollow Rd.). Parking and transit.
Food: Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Water bottles, whether opened, unopened, or reusable, are on the prohibited-items list and are not allowed into the stadium.