UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.– The No. 10/9 Penn State football team opens its 132nd campaign on Saturday, Sept. 1, hosting Appalachian State at 3:30 p.m.
Fans will find several enhancements in and around Beaver Stadium this season. The most significant fan experience improvement are the 95 new flat panel TVs that are being added to existing and new locations throughout the stadium. The TVs are larger (65-86") than the previous units and are HD quality and also feature an L bar graphic that will provide in-game statistics and other information.
Also, light pole graphics are being added around the perimeter of Beaver Stadium to welcome and inform fans and add to the game day atmosphere this season.
Additional Security Measures in and Around Beaver Stadium
Additional changes were outlined in the 2018 Penn State Football season ticket book, which season ticket holders began receiving in mid-July. Some of the changes include:
-Fans will see an increase in police visibility on game day. Fans can expect to see police officers outfitted in tactical gear at each Beaver Stadium entry gate. Additionally, members of the Centre County Tactical Response Team, uniformed in full protective gear, will conduct patrols in and around the stadium throughout game days.
-A 300-foot security buffer zone has been established around Beaver Stadium. Vehicles, other than a car, parking within 300 feet of the stadium are subject to search by University Police once the vehicle is parked.
-Knives and razor blades of any size, including folding blades or Swiss army knives, are not permitted inside Beaver Stadium.
Mobile Ticketing Accepted at Beaver Stadium Gates
Fans can utilize mobile ticketing to enter Beaver Stadium. Additional information on mobile ticketing is available on GoPSUsports.com or by calling 1-800-NITTANY (weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Advance Car Parking Available for $22.25 Until 6 p.m. Friday at BJC; Game Day Parking $60
General car parking in the Beaver Stadium lots purchased in advance remains $22.25 per car (includes $2.25 service charge), while paying to park on game day when arriving at the general lots will cost $60. Fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance to not only realize the savings, but to assist in smoother traffic and parking operations by displaying the pass as they approach roads to stadium parking. Fans can purchase up to three advance single game parking passes per account, per game.
Car parking can be purchased in advance by calling 1-800-NITTANY (weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or purchased at the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office (weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.). Single game advance car parking to be shipped via U.S. Mail must be purchased 15 days prior to the game.
Beaver Stadium parking lots will open at 8 a.m. for the Appalachian State game. More fan information on the season opener will be posted the week of August 27 on www.GoPSUsports.com.
Penn State Athletics is reminding patrons that Beaver Stadium gates will open two hours before kickoff for all games and strongly encouraging fans to arrive early to Beaver Stadium. Early arriving fans will have an opportunity to receive up to a 20 percent discount at the concession stands during the first 45 minutes the gates are open, along with other incentives.
For more information on tickets, parking or other questions, fans should call 1-800-NITTANY, which also will be open on Sept. 1 at 8 a.m. until one hour after the game ends. Fans can also send an email to Golions@psu.edu.
Fans can engage with Penn State Athletics via the Nittany Lions' social media accounts at:gopsusports.com/socialaccounts.aspx.
