Penn State’s first Big Ten win of the Matt Campbell era didn’t exactly send ticket demand soaring, but it did nudge the market a bit higher for the Nittany Lions’ trip to Washington.
The get-in price for the Week 10 matchup is sitting in the $53 to $75 range, a number that reflects both Washington’s edge in the standings - the Huskies have back-to-back Big Ten wins - and the fact that the game is being played in Seattle. Even with Penn State’s name value, the location is expected to keep the crowd on the smaller side.
There’s also a comparison point that helps explain the pricing. Washington’s final home game of the season against No. 3 Indiana is in a similar range, which lines up with the market for a Penn State team making a rare trip to Seattle.
For fans looking to get in, tickets for Penn State-Washington begin at $75 on StubHub. Vivid Seats has them starting at $63, while SeatGeek lists the cheapest seats at $53.
Penn State’s 2026 schedule has already been a mixed bag. The Nittany Lions opened with wins over Marshall, Temple and Buffalo before dropping four straight to Wisconsin, Northwestern, USC and Michigan. They bounced back with a 31-17 win over Purdue on Oct. 31, and now turn to Washington on Nov. 7 before finishing with Minnesota, Rutgers and Maryland.
Penn State football 2026 schedule
Sept. 5 vs. Marshall, W 45-0
Sept 12 at Temple, W, 27-9
Sept. 19 vs. Buffalo, W, 55-13
Sept. 26 vs. Wisconsin, L, 24-20
Oct. 2 at Northwestern, L, 34-13
Oct. 10 vs. USC, L, 31-23
Oct. 17 at Michigan, L, 21-18
Oct. 31 vs. Purdue, W, 31-17
Nov. 7 at Washington
Nov. 14 vs. Minnesota
Nov. 21 vs. Rutgers
Nov. 28 at Maryland
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