Gameday Guide

Beaver Stadium

University Park, Pennsylvania · penn-state

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"

CLEAR BAG REQUIRED

Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are permitted. A small clutch (up to 5" x 8" x 1") or a wristlet (up to 4" x 6" x 1") is also allowed. No outside food or drink.

Official bag policy ›

Reserve parking near Beaver Stadium

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Live parking prices and reservations land here.

Lots open on game day at 7 a.m. for noon kicks and 8 a.m. for all other kick times; overnight (ORV) lots must be vacated by noon Sunday. No setup before the posted lot opening time.

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Getting in

Gates. Public gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff; no re-entry is permitted.. Premium gates (Suites Entrance, Club/Letterman Entrance, Museum Entrance) open 3 hours prior to kickoff..

Transit. 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.).

Rideshare. Rideshare 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.).

Tailgating. Vehicle and ALL tailgate activities must fit within the 8.5' x 15' parking space provided. Tents/canopies over a vehicle tailgate are limited to 10' x 10' and may not occupy other spaces or travel lanes or be used to save spaces. A defined 'Emergency Access' lane must be maintained in the center of each aisle (no chairs, tables, canopies within it). No setup before the posted lot opening time; overnight parking is prohibited except in designated overnight lots. One parking pass per car — saving parking places is prohibited. Prohibited in the lots: consumption of alcohol while the game is in progress, kegs, glass bottles/containers in grass lots, amplified sound, and littering/dumping.

Accessibility. ADA entrances at the Club/Letterman entrance (next to Gate A) and the All-Sports Museum entrance (near Gate B). Gate A has two elevators to the mid-level concourse, Mt. Nittany Club and South upper deck; Gate B has an accessible ramp and an escalator (pregame only). ADA shuttle service runs from designated ADA lots (Shields, Wagner, IM Building, Nittany Lion Softball Park) beginning 2.5 hours before kickoff (Katz 4 hours, East Deck 2 hours), dropping off on Curtin Road by Gate B. In-stadium transportation is available from Customer Assistance near Gate B starting 2 hours before kickoff (postgame requests must be made before kickoff). Accessible restrooms are located throughout; the stadium is certified Sensory Inclusive (Francis Family Sensory Room behind section SF). ADA parking is accessible via Atherton Street only. Purchase ADA passes in advance at 1-800-NITTANY.

Entry. NO RE-ENTRY policy. Public gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff; premium gates (Suites, Club/Letterman, Museum) open 3 hours prior. All persons and items are subject to security screening via walk-through and/or hand-wand metal detectors. Six main public gates: A (Southeast, Students Only), B (Southwest), C (Northwest), D (North), E (Northeast), F (East). Umbrellas, outside food/beverage, weapons, and signage (except the first row of the lower south end zone) are prohibited inside.

Hotels near the stadium

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Food worth the line

Concessions are available throughout the stadium (highlights include Caliente Pizza near sections EC & ED, Chickie & Pete's near EJ & NL, Panini's near EJ, Philly Pretzel Factory above Gate B, Scott's Roasting near NH, We Are Inn near NC, and Wing Kitchen near WF & WG). Alcohol is sold inside — maximum two alcoholic beverages per person at one time, ID required, sales end at the end of the third quarter. Most concessions, the ticket office and merchandise stands are cashless.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Beaver Stadium?

Beaver Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are permitted. A small clutch (up to 5" x 8" x 1") or a wristlet (up to 4" x 6" x 1") is also allowed. Prohibited bags include backpacks, fanny packs, purses, string bags, diaper bags, messenger bags, camera bags, and NFL-size clear bags (which are larger). Exception: guests with medical, dietary or childcare needs may bring one bag if arranged in advance through Penn State Athletics Game Operations/Emergency Management, entering via the Gate B Police Station or the ADA gates. Strollers are permitted at other Penn State venues but NOT at Beaver Stadium.

Can you bring outside food into Beaver Stadium?

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium; food, containers (cans/bottles/coolers/flasks) and water bottles (opened or unopened) are on the prohibited-items list.

When do gates open at Beaver Stadium?

Public gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff; no re-entry is permitted..

Where do you park for a penn-state game?

Beaver Stadium has on-site lots including North Zone (Blue), South Zone (Purple), East Zone (Orange), West Zone (Green), Lot 25, Lot 36, East Deck, Overnight RV Lot (ORV). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through the parking widget on this page.