Hail to the Lion!

 Penn State Sporting Events

By: Team H

    When people think of Penn State, everyone immediately thinks of Penn State football. Though Beaver Stadium is one of the main attractions, Penn State has so many other sports that showcase Penn State pride. One of my favorite events to watch is Penn State hockey in the brand new Pegula Ice Arena and basketball at the Bryce Jordan Center. These teams are sometimes overshadowed by football but are extremely fun to sit in the student sections for. In my freshmen year, both hockey and basketball were on the path to playoffs. While I chose to not buy season tickets in either sport, I was able to buy individual games for about $5 - $15. This gave me the freedom to attend some of the bigger rival sports games like Maryland or Ohio State.

 

    There’s no doubt that Penn State football is one of the best experiences that come with being a student. Spending your Saturdays at Beaver Stadium with all your friends (and maybe family) is amazing! Whether you’re interested in football or not, everyone can enjoy a good tailgate. Especially after moving in the dorms, getting a home-cooked meal from some family and friends truly warms your heart. Before you know it, you’ll be making new friends as you walk to the tailgate fields, grab some food or find a seat in the stadium. Being surrounded by thousands of others like yourself who have the same love for Penn State can easily give you goosebumps.

    Although the price of tickets is higher compared to other sporting events at Penn State, the atmosphere of the student section is like no other. The price of tickets is 110% worth it.  It’s an experience that you can’t put a price tag on. Each class has an assigned day to purchase tickets, which you can find Here along with more information on how ticket sales work and pricing.

Now for the free stuff, since that is always everyone’s favorite. One of the most popular free sporting events at Penn State is the Blue and White game that takes place every spring. This free event marks the final football practice of the year. There are also many smaller attractions set up near the stadium during it. Another great way to watch athletics free of charge is to take advantage of student-run organizations. The largest ones include intramural sports and club sports. A great way to get involved and to stay up to date with both intramural and club sports is to log into IM Leagues with your Penn State account. You can find the schedules for these events and join teams using this website which you can find Here