UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Service members, veterans and military families can request complimentary tickets to Penn State's 2026 Military Appreciation football game beginning at noon Oct. 21, as part of the University's annual celebration honoring the nation's military community.
The Military Appreciation football game will take place Nov. 14, when Penn State will host the University of Minnesota at Beaver Stadium. Military members, veterans and their families also are encouraged to attend the free Military Appreciation Tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center. The tailgate is open to all who served and their families, even if they choose not to attend the game. Those attending the tailgate will have the opportunity to win special prizes after registering, via QR codes, on the tailgate floor.
Through its partnership with Seats for Servicemembers, Penn State provides service members, veterans and their families with the opportunity to attend the game at no cost. The program is part of the University's broader Military Appreciation events, which celebrate their service, sacrifice and contributions.
This year's celebration marks the 15th anniversary of Penn State's annual Military Appreciation events and commemorates the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm.
Football game tickets
The ticket request process will begin at noon on Oct. 21 and will remain open while supplies last.
Active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and veterans can visit the 2026 Seats for Servicemembers ticket website to request two complimentary tickets for the Military Appreciation football game. Ticket requestors also will have the option to purchase two additional tickets for a discounted rate of $35 each.
Ticket requests are limited. Once requested, tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and requestors should be notified of awarded tickets around Oct. 23. If anyone is interested in donating tickets for service members and veterans, they can visit the Seats for Servicemembers program website or call 1-800-NITTANY.
Parking and transportation information
Parking is not included and can be purchased separately, if required. Parking passes cost $100 and can be purchased on the Ticketmaster-Penn State website or by calling 1-800-NITTANY (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
CATA will provide free roundtrip game day shuttle service for service members and veterans with military identification from Hills Plaza along South Atherton Street, Easterly Parkway and University Drive to Beaver Stadium, beginning three hours before kickoff and ending one hour after the game.
Additional parking options are available at the on-campus parking decks (East, Eisenhower, HUB, Nittany and West). For more information, visit the Penn State Transportation Services Parking Availability website or email parking@psu.edu.
To learn more about Military Appreciation Week, visit militaryappreciation.psu.edu. For more information on upcoming events, visit the Military Appreciation Week events page.