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Beaver Stadium

Penn State Nittany Lions · State College, USA

NCAA Football american_football stadium active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
Penn State Nittany Lions
Capacity
106,572
Year Built
1960
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Beaver Stadium

Beaver Stadium

When you make the pilgrimage to Happy Valley for a Penn State football game, you'll find yourself standing before one of college football's most iconic venues. Nestled in the heart of University Park, this massive stadium has been shaking with the roars of Nittany Lions fans since 1960, though its roots stretch all the way back to 1909. Named after James A. Beaver—a Pennsylvania governor, university trustee president, and local son from nearby Millerstown—this isn't just a football field; it's a piece of living history where generations of Big Ten battles have unfolded.

Whether you're a die-hard Penn State supporter or just a college football enthusiast looking to experience one of the sport's great cathedrals, Beaver Stadium delivers an atmosphere that's pure electricity. The venue has evolved significantly over the decades, but it's remained the beating heart of Nittany Lions football. Plan your visit on a crisp fall Saturday, and you'll understand why fans call this place home—the sea of white during "White Out" games creates one of the most intimidating and breathtaking spectacles in all of sports.

Historic moments
1982
Penn State vs Nebraska
85,304 attendance
Other
1999
Penn State vs Miami
97,079 attendance
Other
2002
Penn State vs Nebraska
109,313 attendance
Other
2004
Penn State vs Ohio State
110,753 attendance
Other
2018
Penn State vs Ohio State White Out Game
110,889 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 30p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 25p