UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Beginning Sept. 17, service members, veterans and military families can request complimentary tickets to the Military Appreciation football game.
As part of Penn State’s 14th annual Military Appreciation Week, the Military Appreciation football game is on Nov. 8 at Beaver Stadium, where the Penn State Nittany Lions will play the Indiana University Hoosiers. Military members and their families are also encouraged to attend the free Military Appreciation tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center.
The University’s continued partnership with Seats for Servicemembers provides servicemembers, veterans and their families with football game tickets at no cost. This year’s Military Appreciation football game is dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients with a special focus on Penn State alumnus Lt. Michael P. Murphy.
Football game tickets
The ticket request process will start on Sept. 17 at noon EDT and will only be available as long as supplies last.
Servicemembers (Active-Duty, Guard and Reserve) and veterans can visit the 2025 Seats for Servicemembers ticket website to request two complementary tickets for the Military Appreciation football game. Ticket requestors will also 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 September 24. 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.
Military Appreciation Tailgate
The Military Appreciation Tailgate will be held at the Bryce Jordan Center and open three hours before kickoff of the Military Appreciation football game on Nov. 8. Tailgate tickets are free and available at the door with proof of military service.
Parking information
Parking is not included and can be purchased separately, if required. Parking passes cost $125 and can be purchased on the Ticketmaster-Penn State website or by calling 1-800-NITTANY (Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Additional parking options are available at the on-campus parking decks (East, Eisenhower, HUB, Nittany and West). For more information, visit the Transportation Services Parking Availability website or email parking@psu.edu.
To learn more about Military Appreciation Week, visit militaryappreciation.psu.edu.