UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – No. 14 Penn State Football (7-2, 4-2 B1G) welcomes Maryland (6-3, 3-3 B1G) to Beaver Stadium Saturday at 3:30 p.m. for Military Appreciation Day. The contest, presented by the Penn State Smeal College of Business, will air on FOX with Tim Brando (play-by-play) and Spencer Tillman (analyst) on the call.
Fans are encouraged to visit Game Day Central for all information as it relates to Penn State Football game day traffic, parking, clear bag policy and information on the match up. Real time traffic, parking and gate information will be shared on the Beaver Stadium Twitter account (@beaver_stadium).
Beaver Stadium gates will open two hours before kickoff. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early to ease the entry process. For the first 45 minutes after gates open, early arriving fans will have an opportunity to receive $1 off for every $5 purchased at the concession stands (see below).
Happy Valley Hospitality/Tailgating Reminders
- Penn State Athletics reminds fans to be respectful, show their Happy Valley Hospitality and exhibit the behaviors to make Beaver Stadium game day safe. Be loud, proud, respectful, responsible, great fans and gracious hosts.
- Fans are asked to please be alert to cars entering and exiting the parking lot.
- Intercollegiate Athletics has also worked diligently on recycling and sustainability across ICA events and activities. Those sustainability efforts include making recycling bags available in the Beaver Stadium parking lots. Fans are encouraged to be environmentally responsible and participate in Penn State's recycling and sustainability efforts by separating recyclable items before, during and after the game.
- Blue recycling bags and clear trash bags are located throughout the Beaver Stadium parking lots. Bottles and cans only should be placed in the blue recycling bags. All other items should be placed in the clear trash bags.
Parking Update for Grass and ORV Lots
- Penn State Athletics announced parking updates ahead of the Maryland game due to the heavy rain expected Friday from the remnants of Hurricane Nicole.
- At this time, grass lots will remain open for Saturday's game with Penn State providing parking at Innovation Park for those with game day permits for grass lots with concerns about parking.
- In addition, the Overnight RV (ORV) lot will be closed from noon Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday.
- Penn State Athletics will continue to monitor lot conditions and provide updates as needed.
- Fans who have concerns about parking in their assigned grass lot can park at Innovation Park using their Penn State Football Game Day Parking pass.
- Those fans will be shuttled to Beaver Stadium from Innovation Park and dropped off at the North Transit Center near the stadium.
- Shuttles will begin running at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and will run until two hours after the game.
- Tailgating is permitted in the Innovation Park parking lots.
- The Overnight RV lot will open as scheduled Thursday night at 6 p.m. but will close Friday at noon until Saturday at 8 a.m.
- Fans who plan to arrive Friday will be able to park at Grange Fair Park (1 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, PA 16828) for Friday evening, and will not be charged with presentation of ORV permit.
- Saturday morning, the ORV lot will open and allow RVs to enter.
- In addition, ORV pass holders who are interested in parking a car rather than an RV on Saturday will be permitted to do so (one car per ORV pass).
- For more information, please click here.
Saturday is Military Appreication Day
- More than 7,500 military members, veterans and their families will be in attendance, the largest military appreciation game in the Big Ten.
- This year's theme is Penn State Faculty and Staff who are serving or have served.
- Redshirt junior Dvon Ellies will hold the American Flag during the team run out and deliver it on the field to his father, Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Sean Thomas.
- During the National Anthem, a large American Flag will be unfurled on field by members of the Penn State ROTC Program.
- P.J. Byers will serve as the Honorary Captain on Saturday. He walked on to the Penn State Football team in 2010 when he came to campus after being selected for the Navy's officer program – he had already been serving seven years as a dive specialist. He was on the football team from 2010-12 and is still active in the Navy today.
- At halftime, the Penn State Blue Band and the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band will give a joint performance honoring the military.
- Also at halftime on the field, 30 recruits will take the oath of service and enlist in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
- The We Are PA Partners Homegrown Heroes recognition will honor four Penn State Faculty/Staff members who are serving or have served in our armed forces.
- All Miliitary Appreciation Day activities are sponsored or presented by SRS Distribution.
On-Field Pregame Show Begins at 3:10 p.m.
- Fans are asked to arrive for the start of the on-field pregame show begining at 3:10 p.m.
- The show features the Penn State Traditions video, the Penn State Blue Band, cheerleaders, Lionettes and The Nittany Lion.
Team Arrival and Beaver Stadium Block Party
- The Beaver Stadium Block Party begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Some food trucks in the Block Party are cash only cash, an ATM is available inside the Bryce Jordan Center.
- OK Otter will be doing a live performance beginning at 11 a.m.
- Team arrival is scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m.
- The team will come off the Blue Buses and walk from Porter Road to the South Tunnel.
- The Penn State Blue Band will march down the middle of the Block Party approximately one hour before the start of each game.
Fans Advised to Reinstall Penn State Athletics Mobile App
- The official mobile app of Penn State Athletics has moved.
- If fans downloaded the mobile app prior to April 28, 2022, they are required to download a new app, as the app used last year is no longer supported.
- If your app is titled "Nittany Lions," you have the current Penn State Athletics app.
- If fans are unsure if they downloaded the Penn State Athletics app prior to April 28, 2022, follow these instructions to confirm.
- First, delete the previous version of the app on your phone entirely.
- Second, go to either the Google Play or App Store on your phone and search "Penn State Nittany Lions" and click the download button.
- If fans need further assistance, visit gopsusports.com/mobiletickets or email for support at golions@psu.edu.
Game Day Traffic Pattern
- Penn State football's game day traffic pattern will be in place once again this season.
- Please visit gopsusports.com/gameday to get to know your route to Beaver Stadium before you depart for the game.
- One-way traffic patterns will begin at 11:30 a.m. this Saturday.
- With the ongoing Atherton Street construction project in State College, fans are asked to keep up to date with the construction and travel restrictions by visiting www.penndot.gov. Motorists can also stay up-to-date on the latest travel conditions by visiting www.511PA.com. All lanes will remain open on Friday and Saturday.
Parking
- Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. this Saturday.
- There will be no day of game parking available for purchase in Lot 36 for the Maryland game.
- Fans interested in purchasing parking on game day, can park in the East or Eisenhower parking decks. Those fans should access the parking decks through the West zone.
- Tailgating is not permitted in University Parking Decks.
- General parking purchased in advance is $50 per car.
- Fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance to not only to benefit from the savings, but to assist in smoother traffic and parking operations by displaying the pass as they approach roads to stadium parking.
- Fans are asked to please display their parking permit from their rear-view mirror as they enter the traffic pattern. Parking permits will be scanned upon entry into the lots. Patrons should approach their parking lot as directed on the back of their parking permit.
- In the event game day parking is exhausted, parking is available at the East, Nittany, Eisenhower and HUB parking decks on campus while space is available. In addition, there is parking at the Grange Fairgrounds. Fans should enter through the South or the West to access the campus parking decks.
Mobile Ticketing
- Mobile ticketing continues to be the delivery method for Penn State Football tickets for all games in Beaver Stadium.
- Please make sure to download mobile tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay on your phone in advance of game day.
- For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, please visit gopsusports.com/mobiletickets.
- Multiple charging stations are located in and around Beaver Stadium, as well as the external customer relations booths. The kiosks have charging units and adapters for iOS and Android devices.
- To assist in the gate entry process, mobile ticket scanners and walkthrough metal detectors are at every entry point. There will be additional magnetometers and signage at various gates this season for improved security screening to streamline gate entry.
Concessions Discounts for Early Arriving Fans; Beaver Stadium Gates Open at 1:30 p.m.
- Early arriving fans every Saturday will have an opportunity to receive discounts at the concession stands.
- Beaver Stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Fans will receive $1 off for every $5 spent at the during the first 45 minutes after the gates are open.
- Cash, credit card and LionCash purchases are accepted at the concourse concession stands.
Fans Reminded of Updated Penn State Athletics Bag Policy
- Penn State University's policy has undergone several revisions.
- To make the clear bag policy more fan friendly, and to align with policies in place for large events around the country, the size of allowed bags has increased. Clear tote bags, which can be sized 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller, will be permitted.
- In addition, a 4" x 6" x 1" small clutch or wristlet will continue to be permissible.
- Complete information on the University's updated bag policy can be found here.
CATA Shuttle Service
- CATA will be providing service to the Penn State football home games this season via the Game Day Football Shuttle.
- The South Atherton Shuttle serves the many hotels along South Atherton St. and several other parking areas.
- Information on service updates and real-time route and schedule information are available through the myStop mobile app and at realtime.catabus.com.
RV Parking Sold Out; RV Spaces and Weekend Shuttle Available at Grange Park
- All game day, season RV and Overnight RV is sold out for the 2022 season.
- Fans who do not have a RV parking permit will need to make other arrangements and Penn State Athletics has identified Grange Park as an economical alternative with hook-ups and shuttle service to campus on Friday and Saturday of home football weekends.
- Fans interested in parking their RV at Grange Park can reserve a spot by calling 814-364-9212.
Guest Services Booths
- Penn State has guest services booths located inside Beaver Stadium at Gates B, C, E and F on the field level.
- There also is a guest services booth on the North concourse, two on the South concourse and one in the North upper deck.
- Fan assistance also is provided by the customer relations staff, by texting the word "Nittany" your issue and location to the phone number 69050, or by calling 1-800-NITTANY.
Postgame One-Way Traffic Pattern in Effect for Approximately 90 Minutes
- University Police has indicated to Intercollegiate Athletics that the vast majority of pedestrian traffic typically clears the Beaver Stadium area approximately 90 minutes after a game ends.
- The out-bound one-way traffic pattern will be in effect from the of end of the contest for approximately 90 minutes and fans will be required to leave their lot via the directions for their specific traffic zone. During the vast majority of the game, there is a normal traffic pattern around Beaver Stadium.
- Once the one-way out-bound traffic pattern ends (approximately 90 minutes after the game), fans will be able to exit their lot and leave the stadium vicinity via any route.
For information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and ticket information for the 2022 Penn State Football season presented by PSECU, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.PSUnrivaled.com, or call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.