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Beaver Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Penn State Nittany Lions |
|---|---|
| Location | University Park, PA |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Capacity | 106,572 (2nd in the Big Ten) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 1,162 ft |
Among the 18 Big Ten stadiums
- Capacity2nd largest
- Age13th oldest
- Elevation2nd highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Penn State at Beaver Stadium
Record135-42since 2001
Win rate76.3%177 games
Biggest win79-7vs Idaho, 2019
Latest results here
- L Wisconsin 20-24 Sep 26, 2026
- W Buffalo 55-13 Sep 19, 2026
- W Marshall 45-0 Sep 5, 2026
- W Nebraska 37-10 Nov 22, 2025
- L Indiana 24-27 Nov 8, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Big Ten stadiums
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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) Illinois · Champaign, IL · 60,670 -
Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) Indiana · Bloomington, IN · 52,656 -
Kinnick Stadium Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 69,250 -
SECU Stadium Maryland · College Park, MD · 51,802 -
Michigan Stadium Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 107,601 -
Spartan Stadium Michigan State · East Lansing, MI · 75,005 -
Huntington Bank Stadium Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 50,850 -
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska · Lincoln, NE · 85,458 -
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium Northwestern · Evanston, IL · 12,023 -
Ohio Stadium Ohio State · Columbus, OH · 102,780 -
Autzen Stadium Oregon · Eugene, OR · 54,000 -
Ross-Ade Stadium Purdue · West Lafayette, IN · 57,282 -
SHI Stadium Rutgers · Piscataway, NJ · 52,454 -
Rose Bowl UCLA · Pasadena, CA · 88,565 -
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum USC · Los Angeles, CA · 77,500 -
Husky Stadium Washington · Seattle, WA · 70,138 -
Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 80,321
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Beaver Stadium: the Penn State home guide
Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA is home to Penn State football. It opened in 1960 and seats 106,572, the 2nd largest stadium in the Big Ten, with natural grass in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Penn State is 135-42 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Penn State team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Big Ten this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Penn State play in?
Penn State plays home games at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA.
What is the capacity of Beaver Stadium?
Beaver Stadium holds 106,572, the 2nd largest in the Big Ten. It opened in 1960 and plays on natural grass.
What is Penn State's record at Beaver Stadium?
Penn State is 135-42 in 177 games at Beaver Stadium since 2001 (76.3% wins). The biggest win in that span was 79-7 over Idaho in 2019.