Single-game tickets for Penn State’s eagerly awaited 2026 football season are now available, and there’s quite a buzz surrounding the Sept. 27 White Out game against Oregon. Notably, this matchup is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in the history of Nittany Lions football. If you’re looking to witness this rematch of the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game, you’ll need to set aside at least $310 after fees for a verified ticket.
Diving into the details, the face value of the lowest-priced ticket for the Penn State-Oregon game stands at $255, but once you tack on fees, you’re looking at a total of $310.55. For those eager to attend this high-profile event, resale tickets are already on the market, starting at around $377. It’s clear that this game is a hot ticket on the Nittany Lions’ 2026 home slate.
A look at the seating situation reveals that Beaver Stadium, currently under major renovation, will feature 17 sections of temporary seating on the West side. Here, the least expensive single-game ticket comes in at $320. Penn State officials remain optimistic about filling Beaver Stadium to its near-capacity of 106,572 fans this upcoming 2025 season, even with the changes being made.
In a recent update, Penn State’s Beaver Stadium Twitter account shared progress on the revitalization project with a striking image of the construction site. The renovations aim to enhance the game-day experience for fans, promising a fresh feel to the historic venue.
It’s worth noting that Penn State employs dynamic pricing strategies for single-game tickets, which adds a layer of complexity to the pricing landscape. As it stands, the Oregon game tops the charts as the most expensive contest on the 2026 schedule, with its verified ticket prices well outpacing other matchups.
Here’s how the pricing breaks down for some of the Nittany Lions’ other home games:
- Aug. 30 vs. Nevada: Lowest verified ticket price is $82.30, with resale options starting at $32.
- Sept. 6 vs. Kent State: Verified tickets begin at $80.25, while resale seats are available from $31.
- Sept. 12 vs. Villanova: The starting price for verified tickets is $82.30, and resale options begin at $47.
- Oct. 11 vs. Northwestern: Verified tickets start at $107, with resale starting at $92.
- Nov. 8 vs. Indiana: Verified tickets are priced at $107, while resale seats reach $109.
- Nov. 22 vs. Nebraska: The lowest verified ticket is $82, with resale options starting at $57.
In February, Penn State also introduced a new fee structure for athletics tickets, parking, and concessions to support scholarships and other institutional needs as part of the new Legacy Fund initiative. The added costs reflect a $20 per seat fee for season-ticket holders during the 2025 regular season, along with a $45 charge for parking. This fee structure will also extend to single-game tickets across football and other sports.
Last season, Penn State enjoyed a remarkable average attendance of 108,083 fans per game, marking the fourth-highest average in Beaver Stadium’s storied history. This statistic, which comes from an eight-game home season, includes the memorable matchup against SMU in the College Football Playoff.
For reference, the Nittany Lions’ 2024 average attendance was ranked second nationally, just behind Michigan’s impressive 110,548. The record-breaking scene at Beaver Stadium occurred during the thrilling game against Ohio State, where 111,030 fans filled the stands. Penn State boasts over 94,000 season-ticket holders, a figure that Athletic Director Pat Kraft touts as the largest of any program in the country.
For more details on securing your tickets for Penn State football, be sure to check the athletic department’s official website or visit TicketMaster for the latest availability. It’s shaping up to be an exhilarating season full of high-stakes matchups, and the White Out against Oregon promises to be one for the ages.
