UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – With the 2024 Penn State Football season and a return to Beaver Stadium fast approaching, fans will see a variety of game day improvements during their visits this season.
As part of the first phase of the Beaver Stadium Revitalization project, fans will enjoy several changes to the stadium, most notably the expansion of the concourses above Gates A and E and the addition of escalators inside Gates A and E. Other new features for fans are the Gate F expansion to create a fan experience zone and upgraded South end video and ribbon boards.
As a reminder, mobile ticketing is the preferred delivery method. Fans are asked to make sure they have the newly updated Penn State Athletics Mobile App downloaded ahead of the home opener. The app was updated in July and requires an update on Apple and a new download for Google Play store. Download the Penn State Nittany Lions App: Apple · Android.
WHAT’S NEW AT BEAVER STADIUM
Gates A and E Upper Concourse Expansion
- Located in the southeast (Gate A) and northeast (Gate E) corners of Beaver Stadium, the upper concourse expansion of Gates A and E will improve fan circulation. The expansion adds a combined 15,050 square feet of concourse space.
- Four new escalators, two each at Gates A and E, have been installed for enhanced vertical circulation on the East side of the stadium. The four escalators can transport up to 8,000 people per hour. Please note, the escalators will not be operational until the Illinois game.
- With expanded upper concourse comes an increase of concession points of sale, grab-and-go options and restrooms available to fans.
Gate F Expansion
- Outside of Gate F, located on the East side of Beaver Stadium, is an open-air, 34,000 square-foot space where fans can enjoy food and drink options in a lounge area.
- Gate F creates additional fan entry points, allowing for enhanced circulation by expanding the stadium’s security perimeter. There will be 20 additional points of ticket scanning and security.
- The enhancement of Gate F will also increase concession opportunities with more locations and offerings.
- In addition, space previously used as stadium storage space has been converted into 4,000 square feet of usable fan space to improve fan circulation on the field level concourse.
New Gate Entry Process at Gates E and F
- There will be a new entry process at Gates E and F this year to assist in circulation and congestion at those gate entries. Fans will scan their tickets…
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