UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – No. 2/3 Penn State Football hosts Nevada in West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The contest will air on CBS with Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell on the call. Saturday’s game is presented by West Shore Home.
Fans are encouraged to visit Game Day Central for all information as it relates to Penn State Football game day traffic, parking and information on the match up. Real time traffic, parking and gate information will be shared on the Beaver Stadium X (formerly Twitter) account (@beaver_stadium). Fans are also encouraged to sign up for push notifications on the official Penn State app.
With phase one of the Beaver Stadium Renovation complete, fans will notice several changes to West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, most notably on the West side of the stadium. Fans will see a variety of game day improvements, circulation improvements and other changes during their visits this season.
As a reminder, mobile ticketing is in effect for entry into the stadium. Fans are asked to make sure they have the Penn State Athletics Mobile App, presented by Venmo, downloaded and updated ahead of the home opener. The app is available on Apple and the Google Play store. Download the Penn State Nittany Lions App: Apple · Android.
Fans Encouraged to Arrive Early and Be Loud
- Fans are encouraged to arrive early to parking lots and gates to ease entry.
- Public gates will open at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while student gates will open at 1 p.m.
On-Field Pregame Show Begins at 3:20 p.m.
- Fans are asked to arrive for the start of the on-field pregame show, beginning at 3:20 p.m.
- The show features the Penn State Traditions video, the Penn State Blue Band, cheerleaders, Lionettes and The Nittany Lion.
West Side Access to the Stadium
- For fans entering the West side of the stadium, Gates B and C will be open with entry to the existing West side field level concourse, where they can access their seats in the West lower bowl, use restrooms and concessions on the West field level concourse, or access the North and South quadrants of the stadium.
- The field level also provides access to four new stair towers for vertical circulation. The four towers give fans access to the new upper concourse level.
- The West upper concourse level connects the stadium’s North and South ends in similar fashion to the East concourse connecting the North and South ends.
- Temporary seating at the upper level includes 7,900 temporary seats, with sections W201–W205 being for students.
East Side Renovation
- Located in the southeast and northeast corners of West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, four escalators (two each at Gates A and E) were installed last season for enhanced vertical circulation on the East side of the stadium.
- Six new stair towers (two permanent, four temporary) have been added to the East side to help improve vertical circulation as well.
- Two temporary bleacher grandstands have been installed above Gate A and Gate E, each with stair access.
- With the addition of the temporary bleacher grandstands, the concession points of sale, grab-and-go options and restaurants available to fans will remain at full service.
ADA Gate Updates
- Due to construction on the West side of the stadium, ADA access points have been updated.
- The two ADA entrances are located at the Club/Letterman entrance (next to Gate A in the Southeast corner) and the All-Sports Museum entrance (next to Gate B in the Southwest).
Beaver Stadium Block Party
- The Beaver Stadium Block Party begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
- New this season, there will be the “Cubs Corner” on the bubble turf, located on the West side of the stadium near University Drive, adjacent to Jeffrey Field. Inflatables, face painting and caricatures will be available for free.
- Gillian Smith will perform at the Block Party from 10-11:15 a.m. while Ted and the Hi-Fi’s will take the state from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Penn State Bookstore merchandise trailers selling officially licensed Penn State gear and traditional book-style game programs will be spread out along Curtin Road, as well as other locations around the stadium.
- Cheer on the team as they arrive at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium at the Team Arrival Pep Rally at 1:15 p.m. featuring the Penn State cheerleaders, Lionettes dance team, Penn State Blue Band and the Nittany Lion mascot. Team arrival is presented by Amica Insurance.
- The Penn State Blue Band marches down the middle of the Block Party approximately one hour before the start of each game.
- Bathrooms will be open and available for fans in both the Bryce Jordan Center (via gates A and B) and Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Bud Light Backyard Beer Garden at Gate F
- Fans can kick off their game day experience at the Bud Light Backyard Beer Garden at Gate F, offering the ultimate pregame destination.
- Doors open three hours prior to kickoff, giving fans the opportunity to start game day early with a lively atmosphere filled with entertainment and refreshments.
- Highlights of the Bud Light Backyard Beer Garden include lawn games, live televised football coverage featuring live action from across the league and nation, and a premium double-decker sports bar open to all fans, providing the perfect spot to catch the game.
- A wide variety of food and beverages will be available to keep fans fueled and game day ready.
One Way Traffic Pattern Begins at Approximately 1 pm.
- The one-way traffic pattern on the streets and roads in the immediate vicinity of Beaver Stadium will be in effect prior to all games. For Saturday’s game the one-way pattern will begin at approximately 1 p.m.
- When the one-way traffic pattern is in effect, you must follow the entry point for your parking zone.
- N = Fox Hollow Road
- E = Park Ave from I-99
- S = Porter Road
- W = Park Ave from Atherton St.
- For postgame, the one-way, outbound traffic pattern is expected to end 60-90 minutes after the game. When the one-way pattern ends, fans will be able to exit their lot and leave the stadium vicinity via any route.
- Fans can stay up to date on travel restrictions by visiting penndot.gov. Motorists can also stay up to date on the latest travel conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.
- Fans can follow @beaver_stadium on X for traffic and parking updates on game day.
PennDot Enhances Penn State Football Travel Communication
- A new 511PA webpage (511PA.com/map/page/PSF) offers real-time travel info for Penn State home football games, active from the Thursday before each game through the following Monday.
- The page tracks travel times, incidents, construction, and alternate routes for four parking zones (West, East, North, South), plus provides the 2025 Beaver Stadium Parking Map.
- Ongoing work on I-80, Route 322, and Route 22 in Centre, Clearfield, Juniata, and Mifflin counties may affect travel. Lane closures will generally be lifted before home games, though restrictions and detours remain in place in some zones.
- Access to the webpage is free and available 24/7 via website, app, phone (5-1-1), or regional X/Twitter alerts, with traffic cameras, speed data, and weather forecasts included.
- PennDOT will also post real-time travel info on highway message signs and coordinate through its Central Region Traffic Management Center.
Happy Valley Hospitality and Tailgating Reminders
- Penn State Athletics reminds fans to be respectful, show their Happy Valley Hospitality and exhibit the behaviors to make West Shore Home Field at 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 West Shore Home Field at 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 West Shore Home Field at 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.
Mobile Ticketing
- Mobile ticketing continues to be the preferred delivery method for Penn State Football tickets for all games at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Mobile ticketing allows for improved ticket delivery, management and security.
- Fans are asked to make sure they have the Penn State Athletics Mobile App downloaded and updated ahead of the home opener. Download the Penn State Nittany Lions App: Apple Android.
- Fans are asked to 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 here.
- Multiple charging stations are located in and around West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. 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.
Penn State University’s Bag Policy
- Penn State University’s bag policy remains the same for the 2025 season.
- 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 bag policy can be found here.
- For questions or additional details, please contact the Office of the Associate Vice President, Police & Public Safety.
West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium Student Entry
- The following protocols will remain in effect for student entry this season:
- Students should have their mobile season ticket and Penn State ID ready as they begin the entry process.
- After presenting their mobile season ticket, students will receive a non-transferable wristband to validate their entry into the student section. New in 2025, the number of color sections has increased from three to six.
- Students wishing to sit together should enter the stadium together to be given the same color wristband.
- At each portal, students will be required to show their wristband each time they enter to ensure only students are in the student section and that they are in the correct section.
- Students are required to wear their wristband throughout the entirety of the game, including while sitting in their seating section.
- Students will also see an operational change in how the student section is filled, which will improve safety and ease entry.
- Students and fans are encouraged to report any issues by texting NITTANY to 69050 and demonstrate their Happy Valley Hospitality by exhibiting behaviors to make West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium game day safe.
- For student section information once inside the stadium, a Student Ticket/Guest Service Booth will be located near the student section seating areas on the mid-level concourse above Gate A.
- Weis Markets, the Official Grocer of Penn State Athletics, is the presenting sponsor of the Student Section within West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium this season.
Parking
- Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. Saturday.
- Day of game parking can only be purchased (credit or debit only) at both Lot 25 and Lot 36.
- Game day parking sales will begin when lots open until sold out or kickoff, whichever comes first.
- General parking purchased on game day is $105.
- 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 can purchase up to three advance single-game parking passes per account, per game, pending availability.
- Parking Zone colors are as follows this season: West (green), North (blue), East (orange) and South (purple).
- More information on parking and traffic can be found at: com/gameday.
- Rideshare pickup and drop offs will be located at Pegula Ice Arena and the North Transit on the corner of Fox Hollow Road and Park Avenue.
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 2025 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 are encouraged to review RV policies and procedures before heading to Happy Valley.
- Fans interested in parking their RV at Grange Park can reserve a spot by calling 814-364-9212.
For information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and ticket information for the 2025 Penn State Football season presented by PSECU, as well as club seating in West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, fans can visit www.GoPSUsports.com, or call 1-800-NITTANY weekdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.