Penn State Nittany Lions road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in University Park — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Beaver Stadium
Nearest major airport is Pittsburgh (PIT) — about 159 mi / 3h 47m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Penn State Nittany Lions play?
The Penn State Nittany Lions play home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park.
What airport do you fly into for a Penn State Nittany Lions game?
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).
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Beaver Stadium 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))
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
📺 Where to watch the Nittany Lions
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