Penn State’s 2027 football season-ticket prices are landing with a jolt for plenty of fans, especially as the Beaver Stadium renovation moves into its premium-seating era.
The school has released its updated seating chart and pricing for 2027, and the picture is mixed: some fans will see only small bumps, some will actually pay less, and others could be staring at a much bigger bill once the new West Tower and its club levels are in place.
That’s the heart of Phase II of the $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation. The new West Tower will bring multiple premium tiers for the 2027 season, and those seats are where the steepest increases show up.
Six current sections on Beaver Stadium’s West side will be turned into club-level seating that costs 324 percent more than the current seats. Those areas will come with a different gameday setup, including larger seats and access to the Schuyler Club with food and beverage included. Penn State has made premium seating a major part of the renovation plan.
Not everyone is happy about the shift.
"After almost 40 years as a season-ticket holder, they have priced me out," Tim Kutz told Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle. "I'm done. We now know who is paying for the renovation."
Fans will get a clearer look at what’s coming this season, with Penn State having largely finished the new upper deck seating on the West side. A recent tour showed just how high the structure rises, with the top of the new West-side bleachers sitting at eye level with the Nittany Lion weathervane and the South endzone scoreboard.
Penn State opened Beaver Stadium for a tour recently, in which we scaled the new west bleachers. You’re up there with the Nittany Lion weathervane.
Also heard the new audio system being tested. Big place with a big sound. pic.twitter.com/fdfBE4asz8
Darian Somers, who runs the Stuff Somers Says website covering Penn State sports, has put together a helpful tool for current and future Penn State football fans. It lays out 2026 and 2027 season-ticket prices, along with the new section names.
For many fans, the change is modest. Penn State says most season-ticket prices will rise by less than $100, and some will go down.
In three sections on the East side, tickets will be $795, which is 19 percent less than in 2026. In all, six sections will have lower prices.
The university also released the full seating chart, showing the new section layout, ticket prices and even a new "drink rail" option.
"We recognize that being a Penn State Football season ticket holder represents both a financial commitment and a deep personal investment in our program," Penn State said in a letter to season-ticket holders. "Our goal is to provide as much clarity and advance notice as possible so you can make the decisions that are right for you and your family."
The real sticker shock arrives after the 2026 season, when Penn State plans to tear down the West-side lower bowl and replace it with chairback and premium seating. That’s where the biggest jumps hit.
One example tells the story. Fans currently in the West lower-bowl section of WD will move to the new section 6C, which will be part of the Schuyler Club premium area.
Those WD season tickets cost $1,156 now. In the Schuyler Club, they’ll cost $4,900 - a 324 percent increase, before a $10,000 one-time capital gift.
The Schuyler and Marzano clubs are designed to deliver a much different experience at Beaver Stadium. Penn State says there will be 2,000 seats with access to the Schuyler Club, a 20,000-square-foot lounge right behind the seats at field level.
The package includes food and beverage, including beer and wine, plus what the school calls an "enhanced audio and visual experience." The seats are between the 30-yard lines at field level and include nine extra inches of row width, growing from 24 inches.
Behind those seats, the lower-west chairback seats start at $1,975, a 101-percent increase. Penn State classifies that as general seating in the new lower bowl, and it comes with a $2,500 capital gift per account.
The Marzano Club will sit in the 200 level above the lower bowl and start at $4,500. Penn State says it will be the largest premium venue in Beaver Stadium, a 50,000-square-foot space with an inclusive food-and-beverage menu.
When the project is finished in 2027, Beaver Stadium will have six premium sections, plus 18 executive suites and 30 loge boxes. Penn State says those suites and loge boxes are already sold out, though fans can still join a wait list.
Season-ticket renewals begin in October, and Penn State said West-side season-ticket holders can request a relocation if they do not want premium seating.
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