Penn State Football Hosts Annual 2025 Blue-White Game on April 26

UNIVERSITY PARK The 2025 Blue-White Game is on the horizon on Saturday, April 26, but fans can expect a non-traditional experience due to construction and other factors. There will still be a variety of activities for fans to participate in. All Blue-White Weekend information can be found at Blue-White Central.

Admission to the Blue-White Game is free and will kick at 2 p.m. at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. Due to construction, fans can only enter the stadium through Gates A and E. Stadium gates are set to open at 11:30 a.m. for the autograph session, while club and suites entrances will open at 11 a.m.

Fan seating is limited to designated areas in the North, East and South ends of the stadium. No seating will be available on the West side due to construction. Restrooms will be open on the North, East and South, while limited concession stands will be open between Gates A and E (open stands are: lower stands – 9, 10, 1, 2, 12, 13; upper stands 26, 27, 29, 29V, 20, 21).

Parking Information and Pricing

  • Parking passes for regular vehicles and RVs for the Blue-White Game were part of the 2024 season parking pass package.
  • Fans with reserved parking passes (lots 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 31, 41, 42) will park in the same location as their 2024 regular-season parking location. The parking pass is ONLY valid for the lot and space listed on the parking pass.
  • Fans with a general parking pass is permitted to park in any of the open general lots (lots 12, 22, 34, 38, 39, 45).
  • Fans with a preferred parking pass is permitted to park in either lot 13, 32, 43 or 44.
  • Due to ongoing construction, select Lot 18 pass holders have been reassigned for the Blue-White Game. Affected car pass holders will have their pass honored in Lot 14 and are guaranteed a parking spot. Affected reserved Lot 18 RV passes will be valid in the Overnight RV Lot (ORV Lot). Direct communication was previously shared with impacted pass holders.
  • The 2025 Blue-White Parking map can be found here.
  • Fans attending the Blue-White Game without a parking pass will be charged $20 per regular vehicle, $60 per RV and $60 per bus. Only credit cards will be accepted at the parking lots (no cash sales).
  • There is ADA parking reserved in the Shields, Wagner and Nittany Lion Softball Park parking lots and a shuttle service will be provided to and from the ADA Gate near Gate A.
  • RV parking passes were distributed to RV parking pass holders who had season-long RV parking for the 2024 season. All RV parking passes are only valid for the lot displayed on the parking pass. Fans can purchase RV parking for the 2025 Blue-White Game in the ORV lot. The ORV lot will be open 8 a.m. – midnight on Friday, 4/25 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on game day.
  • Those who arrive to the ORV lot on Friday without an ORV pass will owe $100 for RV two-night parking. Two-night companion car parking for the ORV lot will cost $40. Fans who arrive to the ORV lot on Saturday without an ORV pass will be charged $60.

No Game Day Traffic Pattern in Effect

  • There will be no game day traffic pattern in effect for the Blue-White Game.
  • Fans can stay up-to-date on travel restrictions by visiting www.penndot.gov. Motorists can also stay up-to-date on the latest travel conditions by visiting 511PA.com.
  • Fans can follow @beaver_stadium on X, formerly known as Twitter, for traffic and parking updates on game day.

Fan Photos with the Nittany Lion

  • The Nittany Lion will be available on the Team Arrival Stage from 11:15-11:35 a.m. for pictures and autographs

Autograph Session

  • Due to the weather forecast, the autograph session has been moved inside the stadium. 
  • A free pregame autograph session with the football team will be available to all fans courtesy of West Shore Home.
  • The autograph session will run from 11:35 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Fans can enter via Gate A and updated player locations are:
    • Gate A – Running Backs & Offensive Line
    • Under SE – Linebackers & Defensive Line
    • Under SF – Tight Ends & Defensive Backs
    • Under SJ – Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers & Specialists
  • Players will only sign the specialty poster that is available courtesy of West Shore Home. No other items will be permitted to be signed.

2024-25 National Champions Autograph Session

  • Due to the weather forecast, the autograph session has been moved inside the stadium.
  • Members of Penn State’s 2024-25 National Championship teams – women’s volleyball and wrestling – will participate in a free pregame autograph session. The autograph session, presented by Planet Fitness, will be open to all fans.
  • The autograph session will run from 12:30-1:15 p.m.
  • Fans can enter via Gate A or E and updated locations are:
    • Gate A – Wrestling Team
    • Under SJ – Women’s Volleyball Team
  • There will be a specialty poster for each team available, courtesy of Planet Fitness.
  • Players will only sign the specialty poster that is available courtesy of Planet Fitness. No other items will be permitted to be signed.

Blue-White Block Party

  • The Blue-White Block Party, taking place on Curtin Road between University Drive and Porter Road, begins at 10 a.m. on game day and will run through 1 p.m.
  • Fans can enjoy free activities for all ages including a photobooths.
  • Bartlebaugh Amusements will have concession stands with food for purchase.
  • Fans will have the opportunity to sign a steel beam that will be placed in West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium as part of PAM Health Misitano Family Tower. The beam will be located in the Bryce Jordan Center Ticket Office pull off from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Team arrival is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Apparel and Equipment Sale/Beaver Stadium Auction

  • The Blue-White Apparel and Equipment Sale, which will include team-issued apparel and equipment, will run on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or while supplies last at Pegula Ice Arena and is open to the public.
  • The sale is coordinated by Lion Surplus. Fans wishing to shop the equipment sale can enter Pegula Ice Arena through Gate A. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted at the sale.
  • Beaver Stadium bleacher seats (bleacher top only) from the West side and other items from the Beaver Stadium Press Box will be for sale.
  • No outside food or beverages will be permitted in Pegula for the sale.
  • East Parking Deck will have a rate of $2 for under one hour, $3 for under two hours, then will be a flat rate of $20 thereafter for the day.

Beaver Stadium Run for Special Olympics

  • The Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run for Special Olympics Pennsylvania will be held on Sunday, April 27 to conclude Blue-White Weekend, where more than 3,500 runners and walkers of all ages and abilities will participate in a 5K run or 2-mile family fun walk.
  • Proceeds from the Run benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the 13,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • The 2024 Beaver Stadium Run was the most successful Run ever, raising more than $497,000 for Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes.
  • The run begins in the vicinity of the Bryce Jordan Center on Curtin Road, moves through Penn State’s scenic campus, and concludes with runners racing through the Beaver Stadium Tunnel and onto the field at the 50-yard line.

Beaver Stadium Memorabilia Auction

  • Penn State Athletics and Lion Surplus are hosting an exclusive online auction featuring authentic Beaver Stadium memorabilia.
  • Each item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its genuine connection to the iconic stadium.
  • The first auction kickoff off at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 28 and will run throughout the summer. New pieces will be added to the auction each day and all auctions will run for seven days.
  • The Beaver Stadium Memorabilia auction website is located here.
  • Among the items that will be available at auction are Beaver Stadium directional signage, Beaver Stadium bleacher seats and the iconic Penn State University letter from the press box.
  • Contact Lion Surplus via email at surplus@psu.edu with questions or for additional details.

Happy Valley Hospitality/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. 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. Thank you for recycling your empty bottles and cans during your tailgate experience! Please check the blue and clear bag A-frames on gameday for recycling information in your lot.

University Bag Policy in Place for Blue-White Game

  • Penn State University’s bag policy will be in place for the Blue-White Game.
  • 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.

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.

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