Beaver Stadium
Parking & Information
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Football Schedule
Aug. 31 ….. Syracuse at Meadowlands
Sept. 7 ....... EASTERN MICHIGAN
Sept. 14 ..... CENTRAL FLORIDA
Sept. 21 ..... KENT STATE
(1)
Sept. 28 ….. – OPEN –
Oct. 5 ......... at Indiana
Oct 12 ……. MICHIGAN
(2)
Oct. 19 ....... – OPEN –
Oct. 26 ....... at Ohio State
Nov. 2 ........ ILLINOIS
Nov. 9 ........ at Minnesota
Nov. 16 ...... PURDUE
Nov. 23 ….. NEBRASKA
Nov. 30 ...... at Wisconsin
(1) Homecoming (2) Homecoming/Varsity “S” Day
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Athletic Information
For answers to questions about kickoff times, opening of parking lots,
ticket availability and upcoming opponents, please use the Athletic
Information Game Day Assistance numbers listed below or check the
website at www.GoPSUsports.com.
Within “814” Area Code: 863-1000
Outside “814” Area Code: 1-800-648-8269
NOTE: The game day athletic ticket office is located near Gate E under
Section EJ. It is available to patrons for advance sales, Will Call pickup
and other game day activities.
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New for 2013
ADA Parking Location .................................... (see parking map)
Bag Policy and Article Search ........................................... page 9
Customer Relation Center .............................................. page 14
Generator Policy ................................................................ page 6
Overnight RV Pre-registration ........................................... page 7
Parking Map .............................................................. inside cover
Pedestrian Corridor .......................................................... page 19
Seatback Rental Service and Contact Information ....... page 15
Social Media Links ...................................................... back cover
2013 Stadium Parking Map
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Arrival at Beaver Stadium
PRE-PAID PARKING PASSES AND EARLY ARRIVAL ARE ENCOURAGED
TO EXPEDITE PARKING AND THE FLOW OF FANS INTO THE STADIUM
PRIOR TO KICKOFF. Pre-paid parking passes also offer a significant
discount and access to closer stadium lots than day of game passes.
All fans are strongly encouraged to buy pre-paid parking passes with
your season tickets or no later than ten days prior to the game by
calling 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269) or by visiting the Bryce Jordan
Center Ticket Center, Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.
Fans arriving from the West via U.S. 322 SHOULD USE THE MOUNT
NITTANY EXPRESSWAY. U.S. Interstate 80 Traffic: Fans arriving from
the West should take Exit 158 and follow Route 150 South to Route 26
South.
Fans arriving from the East should take Exit 161 to Route 26 South or
U.S. 220 South.
Persons without parking passes should follow the football directional
signs from their route of arrival. Parking fee payment will be made at
the lot entrance. Parking for day of game sales is in the farthest lots
from the stadium.
TRAFFIC ON UNIVERSITY DRIVE SOUTH OF CURTIN ROAD IS
RESTRICTED TO BUSES, RED AND BLACK PASSES ONLY. PORTER
ROAD IS RESTRICTED TO PRE-PAID PERMITS ONLY.
YELLOW PARKING
(Automobiles/RVs)
➤ Arriving via the Mount Nittany Expressway, YELLOW pass
holders will be directed to: Lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 26
Northeast or East of the stadium.
➤ Arriving via Porter Road, YELLOW pass holders will be directed
to Lot 25.
➤ Arriving via Park Avenue (Atherton Street, Business Route 322),
YELLOW pass holders will be directed to Lots 11 and 12.
➤ Arriving via Fox Hollow Road, YELLOW pass holders will
be directed to: Lots 17, 18, and 19 Northeast of the stadium.
Recreational vehicles will be directed to designated locations
by parking attendants.
Vehicles without a pre-paid parking pass may be directed to lot 11,
26 or the East Deck.
When lots listed above are full, you will be directed to the nearest
available parking lot. Please follow the directions of traffic and
parking staff.
RESERVED PARKING
(Automobiles and Recreational Vehicles)
RESERVED PARKING pass holders to include All-American, Lions
Circle, Honorary Director and Honorary Coach members of the
Nittany Lion Club, Roar Suite holders and Mount Nittany Club
seat holders should arrive according to the directions supplied
with your parking pass.
PREFERRED PARKING
(Automobiles and Recreational Vehicles)
Preferred Parking pass holders should arrive according to the
directions supplied with your parking pass. ALL PRIORITY in the
preferred lots (CAR and RV) ENDS ONE HOUR BEFORE KICKOFF
to facilitate parking lot entry and traffic flow.
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ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING (Automobiles)
(see ADA Amenities)
Bus Parking
Bus parking is available in the designated lot South of the Bryce
Jordan Center. Access to this lot is via University Drive from Route
26 ONLY. ADA shuttle service from this lot is available for disabled
patrons. Buses will be parked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tailgate space is not available in the Bus lot. Large groups may request
tent/tailgate space at the Outdoor Track. All accommodations for this
type of tailgate must be secured in advance through Campus Catering
by calling 814-865-0975.
Shuttle Bus (CATA)
For the convenience of fans, shuttle buses provide continuous
service between the many area hotels along South Atherton Street,
Downtown State College, and Beaver Stadium (the corner of Curtin
Road and University Drive). Shuttles begin three hours before kickoff
and run continuously until one hour after the game is over. (For
games starting at or after 6:00 p.m. the service begins at 3:00 p.m. and
runs continuously until 12:30 a.m.). They operate in both directions
approximately every ten minutes before the game and every twenty
minutes during the game. Following the game, they run continuously
one-way from the stadium. All shuttle buses are fully-accessible and
the fare is $3.00 (exact fare only) each way. Individuals presenting a
valid U.S. Medicare Card, Senior Transit Identification Card, or a CATA
Reduced Fare Identification Card may ride for half the fare ($1.50). Call
CATA at 814-238-2282 or visit CATA’s website at www.catabus.com.
Penn State Football Shuttle (Fullington)
For the convenience of fans, shuttle bus service is provided by
Fullington Bus Lines to various points on or near North Atherton
Street, and other locations. For details, please refer to the following
website: http://www.fullingtontours.com
Bicycles/Strollers
Bicycling to Beaver Stadium on game day as a method of transpor-
tation is encouraged. Bicycle parking on game day is permitted only
at bicycle racks, which are located on the periphery of the stadium;
however, bicycles are not permitted to be parked in the immediate
perimeter of the stadium. Bicycles may not be secured to trees, fences,
gates, etc. Any bicycle or stroller in the vicinity of the stadium parked
anywhere other than a bicycle rack may be removed and impounded
by University Police. If it is necessary to cut a locking device to remove
the bicycle, no reimbursement for the locking device will be made.
If unclaimed within three months after impoundment, it shall be
deemed a gift to the University, to be disposed of through appropriate
University channels.
Parking at Beaver Stadium
Parking Fees/Categories
Prepaid
Season
Prepaid
Ind.
Game
Day
Cars, Vans, Pick-ups
(up to 3/4 ton)
$70 $10 $40
Self-contained Vans/RVs $280 $40 $80
Buses $350 $50 $120
Overnight Parking–Cars N/A $30 N/A
Overnight Parking–RVs
(Friday arrival, after 8:00 a.m.)
$420 $60 N/A
Overnight Parking–RVs
(Thursday arrival, after 6:00 p.m.)
N/A $120 N/A
There are no provisions for limousine parking.
RVs TOWING CARS WILL BE CHARGED AS TWO (2) VEHICLES. TOWED
CARS WILL BE PARKED IN A LOT NEAR OVERNIGHT RV PARKING.
TOWED BOX TRAILERS OF ANY TYPE ARE PROHIBITED.
Trucks over 3/4 ton, including rental box trucks, are prohibited in
parking lots. Buses allowed in designated areas only.
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General Information
See www.GoPSUsports.com
Athletic Customer Relations Center: 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269)
Parking lot openings will be posted on the Web site:
www.GoPSUsports.com.
Plan to arrive at Beaver Stadium after the lots open in order to avoid
standing traffic prior to opening.
Each vehicle will be required to display a pre-paid pass or buy a
day-of-game pass at the entrance to the lot. Advance purchase of
parking passes is encouraged. Patrons who purchase parking passes in
advance will encounter less delay and realize significant savings. Over-
the-counter sales are conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, at the Ticket Center in the Bryce Jordan Center. Parking
passes can also be purchased up to ten days in advance by calling
1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269). To better serve our patrons and
speed up the parking process, cars with prepaid yellow permits will
be directed to lots closer to the stadium. Cars with no parking permits
may be directed to lots on the periphery of the parking area (Lots 11,
26 and the East Deck) at the discretion of Traffic Control and Parking
personnel. Athletics reserves the right to change the location of
general lots to accommodate needs.
Parking passes can be purchased and used with approved vehicles
only. A parking pass entitles the bearer to park in one parking space
only and cannot be used to accommodate tents, tarps, extended
tailgate parties or other non-vehicle uses. Please make note of the
parking lot number when entering. Fans are encouraged to take time
to observe additional reference points to assist in locating vehicles
post-game.
Generators
Portable generators may be used in parking areas including the
Overnight RV lot provided they are in good working order and are
maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications. Portable generators may NOT be refueled on Penn State
property. Liquid fuels in portable containers, including but not limited
to gasoline, ethanol, or kerosene, are strictly prohibited in all parking
areas. Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right on the basis of safety
concerns, to shut down any generator at any time. Examples of safety
concerns include, but are not limited to improper use, improper or
poorly maintained cables or accessories, excessive noise or smoke, or
the accumulation of dangerous fumes, vapors, or gases (such as CO)
in the area proximate to the generator(s).
Overnight Recreational Vehicle Parking
Limited overnight parking for recreational vehicles ONLY is permitted
Thursdays after 6 pm in the designated area (see Parking Map).
Registration is required for RVs at the overnight RV lot. Patrons can
pre-register an RV via the form at www.gopsusports.com. Those not
pre-registering will be required to fill out a form at the entrance to the
overnight RV lot. Patrons will need to complete a form only one time
during the season.
Fees are $60 per-night for Thursday and Friday. There is no additional
charge for patrons choosing to stay Saturday night. There will
be separate charges for towing and towed vehicles. Cars are not
permitted to enter overnight RV parking lot. RVs towing a vehicle
must unhook car before the RV enters the overnight parking lot. No
electrical hookups are available. You may purchase a pre-paid pass;
however, there are no reserved spaces in the Overnight RV area.
Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. RVs should enter the
overnight parking lot from Orchard Road ONLY.
Cars accompanying RVs are subject to separate fees and rules as
outlined by overnight parking attendants and are available on-line.
Parking passes for cars can be purchased on Orchard Road from the
attendants. Cars will then go directly to the overnight car parking lot
(Lot 18).
Generator use is prohibited between 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m.
Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right, on the basis of safety
concerns, to shut down any generator at any time.
Tents/Tarps/Canopies
Tents, canopies and tarps are not permitted in the Preferred, Yellow or
Black parking areas. Where tents are permitted, tent stakes or anchors
cannot be driven into the ground or pavement. Where allowed, tents/
tarps/canopies are not permitted in roadways, drive lanes or fire lanes.
Any such tent blocking these areas must be immediately removed.
Tables, chairs and other tailgating items must be immediately
adjacent to the front or rear of the vehicle. Tailgating is not permitted
in roadways, parking lot drive lanes, or fire lanes.
The blocking of roadways, parking lanes, and emergency vehicle
access ways (including the obstruction of fire hydrant access) is
prohibited. Any vehicle found to be blocking such areas will be
immediately removed. Parking lot patrons may not interfere with or
obstruct another guest’s vehicle from being parked in a designated
parking space. In addition, parking lot patrons that host tailgating
events in Penn State parking lots will be held responsible for the
behavior of all who attend their event.
PROUD PARTNER OF THE OF THE PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS!
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Actions prohibited in parking areas:
➤ Consumption of alcohol in the lots while the game is
in progress
➤ Amplification of sounds
➤ Behavior that interferes with other guests’ enjoyment of the
event, including threatening and abusive language, fighting,
kicking, wrestling, etc.
➤ Breaking the ground plane by driving stakes or anchors,
digging, trenching, etc.
➤ Distributing handbills or pamphlets
➤ Infringing on another guest’s area while tailgating.
This includes throwing of objects.
➤ Parking in a space or area designated as no parking or
reserved parking
➤ Picketing or political campaigning
➤ Possession and consumption of alcohol in parking areas
not in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
➤ Saving parking places
➤ Solicitation, promotion, or sales unless authorized by
Intercollegiate Athletics prior to game day
Items prohibited in parking areas:
➤ Advertising banners or displays, balloons, tethered blimps
and other oversized inflatables (unless authorized by
Intercollegiate Athletics)
➤ Bicycles (except Police and EMS personnel), in-line skates,
scooters, skateboards, motorized bikes, motorized coolers,
or carts other than those used by disabled patrons
➤ Fires—Charcoal or wood fires of any type are prohibited
➤ For cooking purposes, the following residential scale cooking
and warming equipment is permissible with the following fuel
sources: L.P. Gas/bottled gas, maximum capacity 20 pounds;
Liquid fuel stoves (Coleman type); canned heat.
➤ Glass bottles or containers in grass parking areas
➤ Golf carts and gators (except Stadium Operations personnel)
➤ Kegs of beer or beverage alcohol
➤ Weapons, fireworks
For the safety and enjoyment of our fans, violations of these
rules may result in ejection from the lots and/or a citation by police.
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in Beaver Stadium.
Persons identified with alcohol inside the stadium will be asked to
leave, and violations may lead to loss of ticket privileges.
Bag Policy and Article Search
Backpacks, bags, and purses are not permitted in Beaver Stadium.
One clear one-gallon plastic bag per person will be permitted for
items required for medical and/or child care needs. All items are
subject to inspection. Please refer to the prohibited items list. All items
abandoned at the gates will be discarded.
Counterfeit Tickets
Patrons attempting to enter the stadium with a counterfeit ticket will
be refused admission. Penn State University cannot guarantee the
authenticity of a ticket that has not been purchased through the Penn
State Ticketing Services Office or Penn State Official Outlets (Bryce
Jordan Ticket Center, Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State,
Penn State Tickets Downtown, Ticketmaster Outlets or Penn State Ticket
Exchange). Fans who believe they have a counterfeit ticket should go
to the Ticket Office near Gate E.
Club Gate Information
Club Gates open 3 hours before kickoff.
There are three main entry points for Mt. Nittany Club patrons:
➤ Gate B in the Southwest corner with escalator and ramp
access to the club.
➤ Museum entrance East of Gate B with elevator access to
the club.
➤ ADA gate West of Gate A with stair and elevator access to
the club.
General Gate Information
General gates open 1-1/2 hours before kickoff.
There are five main entry points for ticket holders:
Gate B – Southwest corner
Gate C – Northwest corner
Gate D – North side
Gate E – Northeast corner
Gate F – East side
Student Gate Information
Gate A will open 2 hours before kickoff.
All student ticket holders, including students with Advanced Block
Seating enter the stadium at Gate A only.
Beaver Stadium Entry
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Stadium Re-entry
Re-entry is prohibited.
Tickets Required for All Persons
In accordance with Big Ten rules, all persons, including children of any
age, must have a ticket for admission to Beaver Stadium.
Student Ticket Procedure
All students must enter through Gate A of Beaver Stadium, and
student ticket holders must have their Penn State ID Card swiped at
the point of entry to determine if they have a valid ticket for the game.
All ticket information for each valid student season ticket holder will
be stored on his or her Penn State ID. Students without valid ID will
not be provided entry to the stadium. Further information on the
purchase process, ticket account management, group seating and
Beaver Stadium entry instruction for Penn State students is available
year-round at www.GoPSUsports.com/studentcentral. “Student
Central” was implemented in April 2009 as the 24 hour a day official
information source for Penn State students. If you cannot find the
answer to your student ticketing question at “Student Central,” please
direct your inquiry to 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269) for assistance.
Ticket Office Services
The game day ticket office is located near Gate E under Section EJ at
the Northeast corner of Beaver Stadium. When tickets are available,
they will be on sale at the game day ticket office. This window opens
four hours before the game and will remain open through halftime.
For game day assistance, call the Customer Relations Center at
1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269).
Retain Ticket Stubs
Persons leaving their seats during the game and/or at halftime are
required to show their ticket stub to the usher before being readmitted
to their section.
Will Call
WILL CALL windows are located in the game day ticket office near
Gate E and open four (4) hours before the game. Identification is
required before tickets will be released.
VISITING TEAM WILL CALL Gate is adjacent to Gate E under Section
NL in the North end zone and opens 1-1/2 hours before the game.
PRESS WILL CALL location is located at the Media Gate behind the
main press box on the West side of the stadium.
Actions prohibited in the stadium:
(Could result in ejection from game and loss of ticket privileges)
➤ ➤ Behavior that interferes with other guests’ ability to enjoy the
event, including threatening and abusive language, fighting,
kicking, wrestling, etc.
➤ ➤ Consuming or possessing alcohol or other controlled
substances
➤ ➤ Smoking
➤ ➤ Standing or sitting in aisles, ramps, portals and walkways
➤ ➤ Propelling objects in any manner
Items prohibited in the stadium:
➤ Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs of any type
➤ Backpacks
➤ Bags including diaper bags, purses and string bags
➤ Banners (unless approved in advance by stadium management)
➤ Bicycles (except for Police and EMS personnel)
➤ Cameras larger than 8-1/2” x 11” x 11”
➤ Containers, including cans/bottles/coolers/flasks
➤ Food
➤ Noisemakers (whistles, sirens, etc.)
➤ Objects that may become projectiles
➤ Objects that obstruct the view of other fans
➤ Pets (except animals to assist disabled guests)—
Advanced notification is requested
➤ Poles, sticks, tripods (except canes to assist disabled guests)
➤ Stadium chairs (chairs with backs) except those without
pockets that can be rolled up
➤ Strollers
➤ Television sets other than handheld devices
➤ Umbrellas
➤ Weapons, fireworks, laser pointers
All items brought into the stadium are subject to inspection.
There are no provisions for storing/checking prohibited items
at the gates or on-site.
Items left unattended at the entry gates will be
removed and destroyed.
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ADA Services
ADA Parking
Contact the Athletic Customer Relations Center at 1-800-NITTANY
(1-800-648-8269) for details about and access to ADA seating and
services. Patrons who qualify for disability parking should request
disability parking when purchasing prepaid parking.
In accordance with Pennsylvania law, parking is available near the
stadium for persons with disabilities. Ticket holders with a Disability
License Plate or a State Issued Disabled Placard may be issued a
parking pass for the lots specific for those with disabilities. This pass
is valid only when used in conjunction with the Disabled License Plate
or Handicap Placard and the disabled individual is actually attending
the game.
In the event that the disabled individual does not attend the game,
the Disability Pass is void and the vehicle must enter a YELLOW
parking area. Intercollegiate Athletics reserves the right to require
identification for entry into the disability parking area. Fraudulent use
of the disability pass is a violation of the State motor vehicle code and
will result in loss of parking privileges and a fine for illegal use of pass
for the pass holder.
Patrons using a Disabled License Plate or Placard must arrive via Park
Avenue traveling East (from Atherton Street) to access the ADA lots.
An accessible parking lot for wheelchair spectators only is located
adjacent to the Bryce Jordan Center on Curtin Road. Arrangements for
wheelchair parking must be made in advance by Athletic Customer
Relations Center at 1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269). Directions to the
lot will be provided at that time.
Wheelchair Parking and Ticket Arrangements
A special parking area for spectators using wheelchairs is located
adjacent to the Bryce Jordan Center on Curtin Road. Contact the Penn
State Ticket Office in advance to receive the proper parking pass for
this area.
In the event that the wheelchair patron does not attend a game, the
wheelchair parking pass must be used in a YELLOW (NOT Disability)
parking area. Fraudulent use of a wheelchair permit will result in
revocation of that permit. Wheelchair seating may be accessed from
both Gates B and C.
ADA Pre- and Post-Game Shuttle Service
Shuttle buses and trams operate for persons with disabilities and
one companion from designated ADA lots. Pickup service is available
beginning two hours prior to the game and continuing through kickoff.
Patrons will be delivered to Gate B. Following the game the service
operates until the waiting demand is serviced.
ADA Gate Information
General and student gates have accessible points of entry. The ramp at
Gate B is accessible. Two additional gates are offered for convenience:
just North of Gate B is an ADA entrance gate that is adjacent to the
ADA Customer Assistance area; Just West of Gate A is a canopy
entrance adjacent to the elevator access to the Main Concourse, the
Club Level, and the South Upper Deck. ADA Gates open 2 hours before
kickoff.
ADA Customer Assistance
ADA customer assistance is available at the ADA Gate located on the
West side of the stadium between Gates B and C. Assisted access to
and from seats is coordinated at this location.
Wheelchair and Companion Seating
Specially constructed areas to accommodate wheelchair spectators
with season and individual game tickets are located in the South end
zone (lower, club level and upper deck level), East and West sides and
at field level in the North end.
ADA Accessible Restrooms
ADA Accessible restrooms are available on field level in the South
end zone and under the North, East and West stands. In addition, all
restrooms on the concourse level, club level, and South upper deck
are ADA accessible. Family restrooms are located at field level on the
North, East, and West Sides, on the main concourse and South upper
concourse.
ADA Accessible Drinking Fountains
Accessible drinking fountains are available on ground level under
the South stands, on the main concourse, and on the South upper
concourse.
Please remember
that the areas used
for football parking
are parking lots,
recreational play fields,
and pasture land for
animals the rest of the
year. Please respect
these areas and use
them responsibly.
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Lost and Found
Lost and found service is available at the Police Station near Gate B.
Found articles should be turned over to an usher or brought to the
Police Station near Gate B under the West stands. All items not claimed
after the game will be available the Monday following the game at the
Records Offices of the University Police, Eisenhower Parking Deck,
814-865-1864.
Lost Patrons
Lost patrons and persons looking for lost patrons should proceed to
the Police Command Post near Gate B under the West stands.
Program Sales
Programs may be purchased from vendors in the parking lots and
inside the stadium through the end of the first half. Programs also are
available throughout the game at numerous food concession stands in
the stadium.
Public Address System
No personal appeals will be made over the public address system.
Refreshments
Refreshments are sold by vendors and at concession stands located
throughout the stadium.
Recycling
Recycling receptacles for cans and bottles are provided in and around
the stadium. Please be environmentally responsible by seeking and
using them.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located throughout the stadium. Family restrooms are
located on the main concourse and South upper concourse.
Scoreboards
Video scoreboards are located atop the North and South end zone
decks and provide in-game information, out-of-town scores and
replays of game action. There is no provision for the posting of
birthdays, anniversaries, marriage proposals or other messages of a
personal nature on the scoreboards.
Stadium Seat Rental
Nittany Lion Seats are available to lease for the 2013 season by calling
1-866-293-5943 or on-line at www.nittanylionseats.com. Game day
rentals are also available throughout the stadium. Seatback Rental
Service Centers are located on ground level inside Gates, A, B, C, D,
E, F and on the concourse in the Southeast, Southwest and North
sections.
Spectator Services
Cell Phone Charging Stations
Cell phone charging stations are available on the Southwest
concourse. Charging stations are provided by AT&T.
Customer Relations Center
The Customer Relations Center is available on game day when
lots open until one hour post game and can be reached by calling
1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269). Customer Relations Center booths
are located on the ground level inside Gates A, B, C, D, E, F and on the
concourse in the North, Southeast and Southwest sections.
Drinking Fountains
Drinking fountains are available on ground level under the South
and West stands, on the main concourse, and on the South upper
concourse.
Escalators
An escalator is located inside Gate B to assist fans going to the mid-
level Concourse and Club seat area. For safety reasons, the escalators
cannot be used in the down position.
Fan Assistance Text Messaging
We’d love to hear from you on game day. Please send us your issues,
feedback, comments and questions while inside the stadium. If you
have a problem, need information or wish to discreetly report an
unruly fan to Beaver Stadium Operations, use your mobile phone to
text the word “NITTANY” <space> your exact issue and location to
the phone number, 69050. Stadium operations personnel will respond
to your request via text message. Fan Assistance Text Messaging is a
standard rate message service which means you are only charged by
your wireless provider in accordance with your current text messaging
contract. We will not sell, share or otherwise disclose any mobile
numbers unless required to do so by law.
First Aid
Emergency Medical Services are available at the EMS Building located
at ground level under the East stands. If assistance is needed in the
stands, contact the nearest usher, identified with orange vests, or
Emergency Medical personnel who are identified with fluorescent
orange and green vests marked PSU EMS and are strategically located
throughout the stadium. If medical assistance is needed in the parking
lot, call 911 or contact the nearest Police Officer or parking attendant.
Ambulance service is available at the stadium.
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Smoking
In accordance with Pennsylvania State Law, smoking is not permitted
in Beaver Stadium. Failure to comply with this law may result in
removal from the stadium. Repeat offenses will result in loss of ticket
privileges.
Ushers
Stadium ushers serve the needs of our spectators. Contact the nearest
usher to assist you in finding your seat, to request medical assistance
or to register a concern or complaint, including objectionable behavior
by other spectators.
Tailgating Amenities
Recycling
Please participate in the Penn State recycling program
by separating and placing recyclables in the bins located
in the parking lots around Beaver Stadium. Penn State
recycling programs offers blue bags for collection of
recyclable materials and black bags for other refuse. These bags are
available at Green toped dumpsters and at the entrance to most
lots. Please be environmentally responsible by utilizing this system
or consider leaving zero environmental impact by taking everything
with you when you leave. Money generated from the sale of recycled
materials benefits the United Way. For more information, please call
the Penn State Recycling Hotline at 814-865-8000.
Restrooms
Restrooms in the following adjacent facilities are open four hours prior
to kickoff or at Noon for games starting later than 4:00 p.m.:
- Beaver Stadium East at Gate A (student use only)
- Beaver Stadium West at Gate B
- Bryce Jordan Center
- Medlar Field at Lubrano Park
- Visitor’s Center
- Intramural Field restrooms at the Blue Band Building
Portable restrooms are located throughout the parking lots.
Pre-Game Street Festival Fan Zone
Listen to the Penn State Sports Network pre-game radio broadcast
live from Street Festival with Steve Jones, Jack Ham and Roger Corey,
enjoy food from a variety of concession vendors and take part in
interactive games/displays along Curtin Road, between University
Drive and Porter Road. Street Festival opens a minimum of three hours
before kickoff prior to all home games.
Towing and Jump Start Service
Towing, jump start and lock out services are available in all game-
day parking lots free of charge beginning Saturday morning when
lots open until two hours post-game. Services in other parking lots
or outside of this time frame are billed to the customer. Contact the
nearest parking attendant or call the Customer Relations Center at
1-800-NITTANY (1-800-648-8269) to request these services.
Features
All-Sports Museum
The Penn State All-Sports Museum is located near Gate B at the
Southwest corner of the stadium. This exciting facility features displays
celebrating Penn State’s successes in varsity athletics. Photographs
and artifacts highlighting the best and brightest Penn State teams and
student-athletes in all sports will be exhibited in the museum. Hours
of operation on football weekends are Friday – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
Saturday – Closed if kickoff is before 3:30 p.m. For starts at 3:30 or
later, the museum is open at 9 a.m. and closes 3 ½ hours before kick-
off; Sunday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Club Level Seats
Located in the South end zone are 4,000 padded club level seats and
the spectacular Mount Nittany Club. All club level seats are chair backs,
with many under cover and protected from the weather. Seat holders
automatically qualify for membership in the Mount Nittany Club.
Access to the club level and the Mount Nittany Club is limited to ticket
holders only. For information on securing Club Level Seats, fans may
call 814-863-3143 or 1-800-NITTANY.
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Mount Nittany Club
The 28,000-square-foot Mount Nittany Club is located behind the Club
level seats in the South end zone. Access is restricted to club level
ticket holders.
Penn State Merchandise
Penn State souvenirs are available at conveniently located souvenir
stands throughout the stadium and from vendors in the stands and
parking lots. The Penn State Bookstore is the stadium souvenir vendor.
Patrons should be aware that sale of any items by persons other than
Bookstore personnel in and around Beaver Stadium and the adjoining
parking lots is not permitted. The Penn State Bookstore is adjacent to
the All-Sports Museum near Gate B. Hours of operation will be posted.
814-865-6155.
Roar Suites
Sixty Roar Suites are located behind the stands on the East side of
Beaver Stadium. Access to the suite level is limited to suite ticket
holders. For information on leasing a Roar Suite, fans may call 814-
863-3143 or 1-800 NITTANY (1-800-648-8269).
Visitor Center
Information for opposing fans will be available in the 15,000-square-
foot Centre County/Penn State Visitor Center at the intersection of
Park Avenue and Porter Road near Gate E. The Center will be open on
game days from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The telephone number for fans
wishing advance information is 1-800-358-5466.
Pedestrian Corridor
Any item including backpacks, bags, bicycles, strollers
and umbrellas, left unattended in the pedestrian corridor
around the stadium, will be removed and destroyed.
