Penn State Board of Trustees approves massive Beaver Stadium renovation
Penn State will move forward with a $700 million of Beaver Stadium that will be completed for the 2027 season.
Penn State's extensive renovation of Beaver Stadium took another step forward Tuesday when the university's Board of Trustees approved a project proposal involving the stadium. The vote had 26 yes votes, two no votes and three abstentions following a public session that lasted 100 minutes.
Including the initial $70 million expenditure that was approved in January, the project is slated to cost no more than $700 million, and it will be a massive facelift for the stadium, which opened in 1960 and last saw a significant renovation in 2001.
"Many recognize Beaver Stadium as the best stadium in college football, and we want to preserve the atmosphere that our fans, alumni and community have come to expect while building on this history of excellence for generations to come," Penn State president Neeli Bendapudi said in a news release. "The renovations will have a wide variety of positive impacts on our community, help us remain a national leader by attracting top student-athletes, and continue serving as a symbol for belonging and pride for students across the Commonwealth."
Work approved in January is already underway at Beaver Stadium with an emphasis on winterization in case Penn State hosts a College Football Playoff game in State College in December. The initial construction has also "prioritized safety and accessibility through the widening of select concourses and the installation of new escalators, as well as field lighting performance and videoboard replacements," according to a news release.
The next phase of the construction will begin after the 2024 season. The west side of the stadium, which is where the press box is, will be demolished and rebuilt over the next two years. The project is scheduled to be completed ahead of the 2027 season.
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Many recognize Beaver Stadium as the best stadium in college football
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