Penn State announced on Apr. 2 that the annual Blue-White Practice will take place at 1 p.m. on April 25 at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, with free admission and a variety of activities planned for fans.
The event offers an opportunity for fans to engage with Penn State Football through an open-practice format and several family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.
Gates A, B, C, and E will open to the public at 11 a.m., with seating available in the north, south, and east lower bowl areas of Beaver Stadium. Parking lots are scheduled to open at 8 a.m., while club, Letterman/ADA, Museum/ADA, and suite entrances will be accessible from 10 a.m. No west side or upper section seating will be available during this event.
Additional events include a Kids Combine on April 24 at Holuba Hall for children in eighth grade or below. The combine runs from 5:30–7:30 p.m., offering participants various football skill stations led by student-athletes. Registration costs $34 per participant and requires parental supervision as well as completion of a waiver form.
On game day morning, Curtin Road will host the Beaver Stadium Block Party from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring live music, food trucks, face painting, caricature artists, photo booths and appearances by sponsors such as Amica and Sheetz. The Nittany Lion mascot along with cheerleaders and dance team members will be available for photos between 11–11:30 a.m.
A pregame autograph session is set from 11 a.m. to noon on the stadium concourse where fans may bring one item fitting within Penn State’s clear bag policy dimensions (12″ x 6″ x 12″) in addition to receiving an autograph poster provided by West Shore Home.
Other highlights include extended hours at the Penn State All-Sports Museum on Feb. 23 with free admission until 8 p.m., as well as an apparel sale featuring team-issued items at Pegula Ice Arena starting April 25 at 9 a.m.
Parking passes were distributed to holders of season tickets; otherwise parking is $20 in general lots or $30 in preferred lots. ORV lot access begins Friday morning before reopening Saturday; ADA shuttles are limited while other fan assistance shuttles are not running during this event.
