Penn State has started laying out what Beaver Stadium will look like when the renovation is finished in 2027, and the picture comes with a new seating map, new ticketing rules and a hefty price tag.
A seating chart released by the school on Tuesday shows the stadium moving away from its old lettered section system, like NAU, and into traditional numbered sections. The changes also include sequential seating in numbered rows and seats, replacing the older layout with a more standardized setup. Penn State used an example in an email obtained by PennLive: Section EF, Row D, Seats 2, 4, 6 and 8 will become Section 131, Row 4, seats 1, 2, 3 and 4.
The school also said season ticket renewals will now begin in October instead of the spring, giving fans more time to renew. Tickets bought for the 2027 season will come with a price lock through the 2028 season, and those tickets will be subject to a 12-month payment plan.
The biggest shock, though, is the cost.
Four seating areas on the west side of the stadium will require a one-time capital donation as part of the purchase. That includes the Schuyler and Marzano Club, which requires a $10,000 donation, lower level chairback seats at $2,500, and mezzanine level seats at $500 per account. The contribution is tax deductible and can be paid over three years.
At the bottom end of the pricing scale, the cheapest season ticket package will be in North Upper II, sections 314-317, at $550 for the season. On the other end, premium seats in the North Loge Boxes will cost $8,379.
Penn State’s new premium areas start at $2,426 for the Mount Nittany Club sections 238C-249C. The priciest general seating will be the lower west side chairback seats in sections 106-108 at midfield, which are listed at $2,975.
The student section will be located in sections 135-149 and 234-237.
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