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.
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.
The project will encompass the next three football off-seasons and will see enhancements in all aspects.
Once completed prior to the 2027 season, the college will transform the fan and community experience.
It will also fuel the funding for all 31 athletics programs at Penn State in addition to growing revenue-generating opportunities.
The approved renovations will will enable 365-day use for the Nittany Lions’ athletic programs.
There will be around 1,000 unique tradespeople working on the project over the next two summers, and 450 workers on site daily at the peak of the project.
These jobs will generate $15 million in economic impact for the region.
To date, the project has seen incredible support, led by the $25 million commitment from the Misitano Family and PAM Health.
The gift to name the West Tower from the Misitano family is the second-largest in Penn State Athletics history.
