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Beaver Stadium

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Bags & Backpacks

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide / University Bag Policy

Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or a small wristlet/clutch up to 4" x 6" x 1", are allowed; backpacks and all other bags are banned.

Max size
Clear bag: 12" x 6" x 12"; wristlet/clutch: 4" x 6" x 1"

Exceptions: Guests with medical, dietary, or childcare needs may bring one bag if arranged in advance (1-800-NITTANY), entering via the Beaver Stadium Police Station at Gate B or the ADA gates near Gate A or Gate B.

Water Bottles

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Outside water, including empty/reusable bottles, is not permitted; water is available inside via concessions and drinking fountains.

Outside Food

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the stadium.

Medical Supplies & Equipment

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Medical items may be brought in via one bag if arranged in advance with Athletics Game Operations/Emergency Management, entering through designated gates.

Exceptions: Advance arrangement required (1-800-NITTANY) — not a walk-up accommodation.

Alcohol / BYOB

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Bringing alcohol in (or taking it out) is prohibited; alcohol is instead sold inside with ID, 2-drink max per person at a time, ending after the 3rd quarter.

Max quantity
2 alcoholic beverages per person per sale (in-stadium purchase only)

Coolers

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Containers including cans, bottles, coolers, and flasks are prohibited.

Strollers & Wagons

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, University Bag Policy / Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Strollers are explicitly prohibited at Beaver Stadium — notably the one Penn State athletics venue where they aren't allowed, per the university's own bag policy which permits strollers everywhere else.

Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Lactation Pods are available inside the Mount Nittany Club and at Gate F; a bag for nursing needs can be brought in under the same medical/dietary/childcare exception as the general bag policy.

Exceptions: Advance arrangement required via 1-800-NITTANY, entering through designated ADA/police-station gates.

Wheelchairs & ECVs

Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Mobility devices — canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, scooters, etc. — are permitted, with dedicated ADA gates at Club/Letterman (near Gate A) and All-Sports Museum (near Gate B).

E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Bicycles, in-line skates, non-mobility scooters, skateboards, and motorized bikes/carts are prohibited, except mobility scooters used by disabled patrons.

Exceptions: Mobility scooters for disabled patrons are permitted.

Cameras & Photo Gear

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide / University Bag Policy

Cameras are allowed loose (no case, tripod, or extra lens) as long as they don't exceed roughly 8.5" x 11" x 11"; poles, sticks, and selfie sticks are banned (canes for disability assistance excepted).

Max size
Camera body up to approx. 8.5" x 11" x 11", no case/bag/tripod/extra lens

Drones

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide (Official) + Federal Aviation Administration (Official, federal)

Drones and airplanes are prohibited on home football gamedays by athletic-department policy, and separately banned via the same federal FAA flight-restriction rule applied to every Division I stadium seating 30,000+.

Beaver Stadium's 106,000+ capacity qualifies for the FAA's automatic Temporary Flight Restriction (no UAS within 3 nautical miles / below 3,000 ft AGL, one hour before kickoff to one hour after) in addition to the athletic department's own gameday ban — a double layer of restriction.

Umbrellas

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium.

Noisemakers, Flags & Banners

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Noisemakers (whistles, sirens, etc.) are prohibited, and signage/banners/posters are banned everywhere except the first row of the lower south end zone seating.

Exceptions: Signs/banners permitted only in the south end zone, lower level, row one.

Chairs & Blankets

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide / University Bag Policy

Blankets and rollable seat cushions without pockets are fine; rigid stadium chairs with backs are not (except those that roll up and have no pockets).

Weapons

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Weapons of any kind are not permitted inside the stadium; Penn State's general weapons policy also bans firearms/weapons elsewhere on university property and at university-sponsored activities.

The university maintains a 24/7 weapons storage/check-in option at the University Police office at University Park.

Vapes & Smoking

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Smoking (including e-cigarettes/vaping) and tobacco products of any kind are banned throughout the venue.

Pets & Service Animals

Conditional
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited except service animals, which must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times.

Exceptions: Trained service animals (ADA-defined) only — no comfort/emotional-support-animal carve-out.

Re-Entry

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

Beaver Stadium has a no re-entry policy, except in the case of a full stadium evacuation, where fans should retain ticket stubs/mobile tickets to be readmitted.

Exceptions: Stadium evacuation only.

Other

Not Allowed
Source: Penn State Athletics, Beaver Stadium A-Z Guide

All items and persons are subject to security screening/inspection at the gate; there is no storage for prohibited items, so anything confiscated at entry is discarded and unrecoverable. The venue is cashless aside from mobile pay.

First aid/EMS station located between public Gates E and F.

Only 20 item types have been independently verified for Beaver Stadium so far.

Not yet verified for Beaver Stadium: Cannabis / Marijuana, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.

Frequently asked questions about Beaver Stadium

What is the bag policy and size limit at Beaver Stadium?

Conditional. Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags up to 12" x 6" x 12", or a small wristlet/clutch up to 4" x 6" x 1", are allowed; backpacks and all other bags are banned. Max size: Clear bag: 12" x 6" x 12"; wristlet/clutch: 4" x 6" x 1". Exceptions: Guests with medical, dietary, or childcare needs may bring one bag if arranged in advance (1-800-NITTANY), entering via the Beaver Stadium Police Station at Gate B or the ADA gates near Gate A or Gate B.

What is the water bottle policy at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Outside water, including empty/reusable bottles, is not permitted; water is available inside via concessions and drinking fountains.

What is the outside food policy at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Outside food and beverages are not permitted inside the stadium.

Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Beaver Stadium?

Conditional. Medical items may be brought in via one bag if arranged in advance with Athletics Game Operations/Emergency Management, entering through designated gates. Exceptions: Advance arrangement required (1-800-NITTANY) — not a walk-up accommodation.

Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Bringing alcohol in (or taking it out) is prohibited; alcohol is instead sold inside with ID, 2-drink max per person at a time, ending after the 3rd quarter. Max quantity: 2 alcoholic beverages per person per sale (in-stadium purchase only).

Are coolers allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Containers including cans, bottles, coolers, and flasks are prohibited.

Are strollers and wagons allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Strollers are explicitly prohibited at Beaver Stadium — notably the one Penn State athletics venue where they aren't allowed, per the university's own bag policy which permits strollers everywhere else.

Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Beaver Stadium?

Conditional. Lactation Pods are available inside the Mount Nittany Club and at Gate F; a bag for nursing needs can be brought in under the same medical/dietary/childcare exception as the general bag policy. Exceptions: Advance arrangement required via 1-800-NITTANY, entering through designated ADA/police-station gates.

Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Allowed. Mobility devices — canes, crutches, walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, scooters, etc. — are permitted, with dedicated ADA gates at Club/Letterman (near Gate A) and All-Sports Museum (near Gate B).

Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Bicycles, in-line skates, non-mobility scooters, skateboards, and motorized bikes/carts are prohibited, except mobility scooters used by disabled patrons. Exceptions: Mobility scooters for disabled patrons are permitted.

What is the camera policy at Beaver Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?

Conditional. Cameras are allowed loose (no case, tripod, or extra lens) as long as they don't exceed roughly 8.5" x 11" x 11"; poles, sticks, and selfie sticks are banned (canes for disability assistance excepted). Max size: Camera body up to approx. 8.5" x 11" x 11", no case/bag/tripod/extra lens.

Are drones allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Drones and airplanes are prohibited on home football gamedays by athletic-department policy, and separately banned via the same federal FAA flight-restriction rule applied to every Division I stadium seating 30,000+. Beaver Stadium's 106,000+ capacity qualifies for the FAA's automatic Temporary Flight Restriction (no UAS within 3 nautical miles / below 3,000 ft AGL, one hour before kickoff to one hour after) in addition to the athletic department's own gameday ban — a double layer of restriction.

Are umbrellas allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Umbrellas are prohibited inside the stadium.

Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Conditional. Noisemakers (whistles, sirens, etc.) are prohibited, and signage/banners/posters are banned everywhere except the first row of the lower south end zone seating. Exceptions: Signs/banners permitted only in the south end zone, lower level, row one.

Are chairs and blankets allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Conditional. Blankets and rollable seat cushions without pockets are fine; rigid stadium chairs with backs are not (except those that roll up and have no pockets).

What is the weapons policy at Beaver Stadium?

Not Allowed. Weapons of any kind are not permitted inside the stadium; Penn State's general weapons policy also bans firearms/weapons elsewhere on university property and at university-sponsored activities. The university maintains a 24/7 weapons storage/check-in option at the University Police office at University Park.

Is smoking or vaping allowed at Beaver Stadium, and is there a designated area?

Not Allowed. Smoking (including e-cigarettes/vaping) and tobacco products of any kind are banned throughout the venue.

Are pets or service animals allowed at Beaver Stadium?

Conditional. Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited except service animals, which must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. Exceptions: Trained service animals (ADA-defined) only — no comfort/emotional-support-animal carve-out.

Does Beaver Stadium allow re-entry?

Not Allowed. Beaver Stadium has a no re-entry policy, except in the case of a full stadium evacuation, where fans should retain ticket stubs/mobile tickets to be readmitted. Exceptions: Stadium evacuation only.

What else should I know about Beaver Stadium's policies?

Not Allowed. All items and persons are subject to security screening/inspection at the gate; there is no storage for prohibited items, so anything confiscated at entry is discarded and unrecoverable. The venue is cashless aside from mobile pay. First aid/EMS station located between public Gates E and F.

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