Beaver Stadium
University Park · Home of 🎓 Penn State Nittany Lions
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Beaver Stadium?
- Beaver Stadium in University Park is home to the Penn State Nittany Lions (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Beaver Stadium?
- State College (SCE) is the closest airport, about 4 miles (6 km) from Beaver Stadium — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Pittsburgh (PIT) is about 159 miles (3h 47m) away.
- How much is parking at Beaver Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $60-100 USD. Parking is mostly grass lots around the stadium and campus decks; day-of general lot passes run $60-100 depending on opponent, and advance passes start around $50.
- How do you get to Beaver Stadium without a car?
- CATA runs game day shuttles from downtown State College hotels ($2.50 per trip or $7 day pass), and Fullington Trailways offers round-trip bus service ($20).
- Where are the best seats at Beaver Stadium?
- The student section wraps the south end zone and is standing-room; a White Out night game is the top atmosphere ticket. For a sideline view look between the 30s, such as sections EE and EF behind the Penn State bench.
✈️🚗 Getting to Beaver Stadium
Nearest major airport: Pittsburgh (PIT) — about 159 mi / 3h 47m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
The student section wraps the south end zone and is standing-room; a White Out night game is the top atmosphere ticket. For a sideline view look between the 30s, such as sections EE and EF behind the Penn State bench.
Parking
Parking is mostly grass lots around the stadium and campus decks; day-of general lot passes run $60-100 depending on opponent, and advance passes start around $50. Tailgating is not allowed in campus parking decks. Locals also rent driveways ($30-60) and downtown garages (Beaver, Fraser, Pugh) are an option. ($60-100 (day-of, varies by opponent) USD)
Getting there
CATA runs game day shuttles from downtown State College hotels ($2.50 per trip or $7 day pass), and Fullington Trailways offers round-trip bus service ($20).
Bar scene
Huge lot tailgating around the stadium plus downtown State College bars along College and Allen Streets on football weekends.
Pre-game bars
- Zeno's Pub — Underground dive under Allen Street Grill, 30+ taps
Insider tips
- No tailgating in campus decks
- Pre-buy parking to save
- Arrive early; roads back up
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