Penn State is conducting significant work at Beaver Stadium in preparation for the Nittany Lions' 2024 football season.
Penn State continues its preseason work on Beaver Stadium, which is scheduled to host its first home game of the 2024 season on Sept. 7. Patrick Kraft, Penn State's athletic director, said that much of the planned work will be completed for the opener, though some projects will continue into the season. Penn State is prioritizing completion of gate expansions, restroom and concession upgrades and other enhancements as the season approaches.
Gate E, located on Beaver Stadium's northeast corner, is undergoing similar work. Penn State is expanding a corner deck of the gate and building a new escalator. In all, Penn State is installing four escalators across Beaver Stadium. Kraft said in July that the timeline for the new escalators is the Sept. 28 game against Illinois.
At Gate F, located on the stadium's East Side, Penn State is expanding the perimeter to Porter Road to create an outdoor lounge-style space with more concession options. The expansion also will expand the stadium's security perimeter and create more entry locations. Penn State said it will add 50 points of sale, including grab-and-go options.
Penn State's $700 million Beaver Stadium renovation addresses major infrastructure and maintenance needs, of which university officials said there's a $200 million backlog. That includes winterizing the stadium, necessary to host a College Football Playoff game; repairing or replacing aging steel supports, concrete sealing and coating; upgrading electrical facilities and increasing commercial kitchen space.
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