Bought Penn State tickets! Advice?

[cubsMDdmb]

Just bought 4 tickets to the Penn State game. Looking forward to blowing up the white out! My son and I will be driving from Iowa, picking up another Iowa fan in Indiana, and meeting a 4th at a (hopefully) tailgating spot.

Anyone have any advice for Iowa fans looking for a tailgating opportunity for the at PSU game? I’m completely cool with bringing my own stuff and finding a parking spot but so far info on the net is sketchy at best on how to best tailgate at PSU? I guess I’m asking for advice from those that have done it in the past. Any advice is appreciated!

 

[hawkcub]

Never been but I've been told best to prepay for tailgate spots. Day of game it's 2 or 3 times more supposedly.

 

[GunnerHawk]

I have been to happy valley and it is a tough place to tailgate. A lot of there parking is in a cow pasture. It is a pretty good hike where ever you go. The creamery ice cream is worth a visit. Not sure where your seats are but if you got them through Iowa, you will be in the nose bleed seats. It is a heck of an uphill climb. Bring binoculars.

 

[cubsMDdmb]

Thanks for the responses!

From my research I’ll be buying a tailgate spot early.

Tickets are through StubHub and on the 22 yard line of the north end zone. Pretty much all other reasonable seats were in the 70s and 80s for row.

 

[obfuscating]

protect your kids, don't shower, paint yourself road stripe yellow so we an see you.

 

[rfgiowa]

I have been to Happy Valley four times...including the ever so famous 2004 and 2009 games.
Every time I was there the fans were good...hopefully you have a the same experience. Have fun!
Tailgating areas are great too.

 

[bogfeller]

Been there and had a great time. Tailgating was OK--was out in a grassy area. It was a good hike to the stadium. Penn State tailgaters were all friendly. I have been to all Big Ten stadiums except Rutgers and this is my favorite trip. It is a beautiful area to visit. Stadium is gigantic. In 2009 it was the loudest stadium I have ever experienced and after the blocked punt the quietest stadium I have ever been in.

 

[ronnh]

How much did the tickets cost and the tailgate parking?

 

[DrVenkman]

I’m not aware of the tail gate passes.
I went in 2018 and paid up for a parking pass for a specific lot. I can’t remember but it might have been for a specific spot in said lot. We were pretty close to stadium and the people around us were great. Almost all PSU fans. Thankfully no one got raped.
Downside was the weather was awful. Rained entire time. That and I got to witness in person the single worst pass play ever when Stanley over-threw Hock down the middle.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Go to the Penn St board for a suggestion.

 

[pistachio1999]

Check for bed bugs.

 

[cubsMDdmb]

Just downloaded my tickets to my apple wallet. I’m row 22 of the northeast section. 4 of us going wearing black and gold.

I have two parking passes for lot 36. Planning on getting there late morning. I’m so pumped to go to this game. I think we have a shot. Regardless it’ll be an awesome experience.

Who else is going?

 

[MossHawk6]

Just downloaded my tickets to my apple wallet. I’m row 22 of the northeast section. 4 of us going wearing black and gold.

I have two parking passes for lot 36. Planning on getting there late morning. I’m so pumped to go to this game. I think we have a shot. Regardless it’ll be an awesome experience.

Who else is going?

I am going as well. Have pass in lot 36! Coming from Muscatine

 

[Chishawk1425]

I am going as well. Have pass in lot 36! Coming from Muscatine

Bring us home a win guys!

 

[heartlandhawk]

Two of us from Waukee. Sitting in NKU nosebleeds. Also have a pass in lot 36. Go Hawks!

 

[step.eng69]

Just bought 4 tickets to the Penn State game. Looking forward to blowing up the white out! My son and I will be driving from Iowa, picking up another Iowa fan in Indiana, and meeting a 4th at a (hopefully) tailgating spot.

Anyone have any advice for Iowa fans looking for a tailgating opportunity for the at PSU game? I’m completely cool with bringing my own stuff and finding a parking spot but so far info on the net is sketchy at best on how to best tailgate at PSU? I guess I’m asking for advice from those that have done it in the past. Any advice is appreciated!

The followings links should answer your questions about parking, tickets tailgating and items not allowed on stadium entry.
Go to MAPS on the Football Game Day link for parking lot entry routes


Links:

Football Game Day

Football Game Day

gopsusports.com

Parking recommendations for Sept.2 from a WVU fan.

First time at State College for a ballgame. Any recommendations for parking? Called the PSU athletic ticket office and they had lot 36 available for $95. Is it easy to get out from there after the ballgame? Are all lots approximately $100? Thanks for any recommendations.

pennstate.forums.rivals.com

Some questions about attending next weeks game (PSU/IA)

Yes, I'm an Iowa fan and I just want to state that I'm super excited to participate in what I consider the best atmosphere in college football next week! I've heard it's a great time at Happy Valley from other Iowa fans who've gone. This is absolutely a bucket list item for me, so, yeah, pretty...

pennstate.forums.rivals.com

WVU fan... A few questions about our trip to Happy Valley

Looking forward to visiting Happy Valley with my wife and two kids (9 and 7) next weekend! I'm an '07 WVU grad so this is my first time seeing us play Penn St... I'm really looking forward to it and hoping for a competitive game to see how loud your crowd can be. We will be arriving Friday...

pennstate.forums.rivals.com

 

[step.eng69]

How much did the tickets cost and the tailgate parking?

All parking is tailegate, with the parking garages as exception. Go on line to Ticketmaster to view seat locations and prices

 

[step.eng69]

Go to the Penn St board for a suggestion.

See post #16 this thread

 

[step.eng69]

Just downloaded my tickets to my apple wallet. I’m row 22 of the northeast section. 4 of us going wearing black and gold.

I have two parking passes for lot 36. Planning on getting there late morning. I’m so pumped to go to this game. I think we have a shot. Regardless it’ll be an awesome experience.

Who else is going?

Good seats, this year Penn State has shuttles from outlier parking lots to the stadium.
Lot 36 is about 3/4 mile from the stadium...take shuttle

Penn State Athletics Official Athletics Website

The official sports website for Penn State Athletics. Learn about schedules, rosters, scores, and Penn State Nittany Lion players at gopsusports.com.

gopsusports.com

 

[blubberhawk]

Just bought 4 tickets to the Penn State game. Looking forward to blowing up the white out! My son and I will be driving from Iowa, picking up another Iowa fan in Indiana, and meeting a 4th at a (hopefully) tailgating spot.

Anyone have any advice for Iowa fans looking for a tailgating opportunity for the at PSU game? I’m completely cool with bringing my own stuff and finding a parking spot but so far info on the net is sketchy at best on how to best tailgate at PSU? I guess I’m asking for advice from those that have done it in the past. Any advice is appreciated!

pray it isn"t raining. Went out a few years ago. Lots were a sloppy mess. (Grass-Mud) Penn State fans were very gracious. Did not hear a negative comment in lots, stadium or at the hotel. I was shocked

 

[wyldhawk9]

I am going as well. Have pass in lot 36! Coming from Muscatine

Where did you get your lot passes?

Edit: reading post 16, thanks!

 

[wyldhawk9]

Someone please bring extra Swarm beers for me. I live in Ohio and don't have access. Planning to be in lot 36

 

[MrsScrew]

My best advice is start heading in early, especially if you are bringing a kid (not sure how old your son is) .

When I went out a couple of years ago the crowds trying to get in were the scariest thing I ever experienced. I literally thought I would be trampled to death.

this is what we were in the middle of a good hour before kick off.

also, be sure to vomit when you see things like this, shrines to joe

 

[MossHawk6]

Where did you get your lot passes?

Edit: reading post 16, thanks!

Ordered thru Penn State site. $100 😳

 

[MossHawk6]

Someone please bring extra Swarm beers for me. I live in Ohio and don't have access. Planning to be in lot 36

Shoot, already left. But I'll have 1 for ya.

 

[pistachio1999]

Take rain gear. You are gonna need it.