For Many, Fall in NEPA is All About Penn State Football
For generations, Penn State Football has been more than just a sport—it’s a way of life. Every game day in NEPA, local fans head to their favorite neighborhood pub, donning the iconic blue and white. Others create game-day rituals at home, transforming their living rooms, garages, or basement bars into tailgate setups.
And then there are the die-hard fans who travel to Centre County to see the Nittany Lions on their home grass in State College, PA. They join over 100,000 roaring supporters inside West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium — one of the largest and most electrifying venues in college football.
No matter where or how you celebrate, Penn State Football Saturdays have become a cherished NEPA tradition. Whether you’re in the stands, at your favorite sports bar, or gathering at home with friends, Saturdays in the fall belong to Penn State Football.
For seven Saturdays from September through November, West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium fills with over 100,000 loyal Penn State Football fans. For us here in NEPA, the drive to State College is no more than a straight, 2 to 3-hour shot down I-80. The effort is worth it when you’re relaxing in your own tailgate setup, surrounded by the excitement of game day.
Game tickets and valid parking passes required for lot entry.
Get Tickets
Don’t want to make the drive yourself? Skip the drive and make Penn State Football easy with local bus tour package. Trips include game tickets, luxury bus ride to and from game and a catered tailgate party. Ride and tailgate-only packages are also available if you already have your own tickets. It’s a rolling pep rally with fellow fans before you even hit the stadium.
Reserve Your Spot
All across NEPA, Penn State Football takes over the TVs at local sports bars, neighborhood pubs and restaurants. Basically, if they have a TV, it’s playing the game. Go head-to-toe in all your blue & white gear and get there early to grab that booth, bar stool or high top with the best view of the TV.
Find Your Bar
Even at home, Penn State Football Saturdays feel like a celebration when you bring the tailgate to your living room. Stock the fridge, roll open the garage door, and invite the neighbors over for game day. Just don’t forget to place that game day take-out order early, or you’ll be serving crackers and sadness sandwiches again.
Check out over 300 pizza places & wing joints waiting to fill up your at-home tailgate table with four quarters of tasty eats.
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Article updated from its original version published on 9/10/2018.
