Alumni Association

Capacity nearly full for Roar Tour: Pregame at Hintz on Sept. 26

Additional Roar Tour events set for all away football games

The Penn State Alumni Association will host a special Roar Tour: Pregame at Hintz the evening of Friday, Sept. 26, the night before the Penn State White Out football game against Oregon.  Credit: Penn State Alumni Association. All Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Capacity is nearly full for the Penn State Alumni Association's opening Roar Tour event of the season — a special Pregame at Hintz on Sept. 26 — the night before the Penn State White Out football game against Oregon.

Register today so you don’t miss the biggest party of the season, featuring:

  • Special appearances from Penn State greats, including Michael Mauti.
  • Performances from the Penn State cheerleaders with a cameo appearance from the Nittany Lion.
  • Beer, wine and spirits from the Central PA Tasting Trail.
  • Signature bites from your State College favorites.
  • Giveaways and photo opportunities.
  • Lawn games, live music and much more.

You can also attend the Alumni Association's Roar Tour events on the road this season. Registration details for all the events are online, in addition to below. 

Roar Tour Pep Rallies 

The premiere pregame event at away football games is back for the 2025 season. 

Get ready to roar with Penn Staters at Ohio State and Rutgers. Fuel up on spirit and enjoy performances from the Penn State Pep Band, Nittany Lion and Penn State cheerleaders at the place to be on the road this season. 

Sign up today for the Roar Tour at Ohio State and Rutgers. There is no cost to attend, though registration is required. Doors will open three hours before kickoff.  

Roar Tour Friday Night Mixers 

Penn State alumni across the country are ready to welcome fans this football season. 

The Roar Tour Friday Night Mixers are the place to be the night before road games. Hosted in partnership with local alumni chapters and often including performances from the Penn State Cheerleaders and Nittany Lion, this is the place to connect with Nittany Lions on the road this season.  

Registration is now open for events at UCLA (Oct. 3)Iowa (Oct. 17)Ohio State (Oct. 31)Michigan State (Nov. 14), and Rutgers (Nov. 28). There is no cost, though registration is required. 

Chapter watch parties 

The Alumni Association has more than 100 alumni chapters across the country and many host watch parties during the football season. Alumni Association membership includes access to 275 affiliate groups and local chapters with no additional fees or dues. Find your chapter on the Alumni Association’s website. Many listings have links for the chapter's website, social channels and contact information. You can also browse the website for group events. Check back often for updates. 

The Penn State Alumni Association 

For more than 150 years, the Penn State Alumni Association has provided alumni with a strong and welcoming community representative of the Penn Staters it proudly serves. The association keeps alumni connected to the University and to each other, while upholding Penn State traditions and supporting the University’s mission of teaching, research and service. The association also produces the award-winning Penn Stater magazine and other publications, and offers alumni and friends volunteer opportunities, educational programming, and many other services. For more information about membership in the Alumni Association, visit alumni.psu.edu/youbelong.

Last Updated September 15, 2025