Penn State has begun work on the next phase of modernising the west side of their stadium.
Demolition began following the end of the 2024 season, after Penn State finished third with a 13-3 record in the Big Ten standings.
To begin the process, the press box – which was there since 1959 – and west side upper bowl that hung over the stadium was brought down.
It has cleared the path for the construction on the PAM Health Misitano Family Tower.
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PENN STATE’S legendary football stadium has entered the next phase of its $700m renovation.
One side of the iconic Beaver Stadium was demolished in January.
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Illustration of a packed Penn State football stadium at night.
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The Beaver Stadium was hauled down to begin renovationsCredit: Penn State
A view of Beaver Stadium stadium before a Penn State Nittany Lions college football game in November 2024
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A view of Beaver Stadium stadium before a Penn State Nittany Lions college football game in November 2024
A video posted by Penn State’s Senior Associate Athletics Director of Communications and Content Kris Petersen displayed Beaver Stadium’s press box demolition
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A video posted by Penn State’s Senior Associate Athletics Director of Communications and Content Kris Petersen displayed Beaver Stadium’s press box demolition Credit: X/ GoPSUKris
Penn State has begun work on the next phase of modernising the west side of their stadium.
Demolition began following the end of the 2024 season, after Penn State finished third with a 13-3 record in the Big Ten standings.
To begin the process, the press box – which was there since 1959 – and west side upper bowl that hung over the stadium was brought down.
It has cleared the path for the construction on the PAM Health Misitano Family Tower
Work has begun on making room to install the 7,900 temporary bleacher seats on top of the suite level.
There will also be notable renovations on the ground level to increase the number of restrooms and concession stands, bigger concourses, and a “Welcome Center” with event space, per Sports Illustrated.
And there will be temporary concession and restroom amenities for the 2025 season, which starts in September.
This is the first step in the rebuild which is set to be complete in three years in 2027.
