Penn State announces largest stadium capacity with Beaver Stadium renovations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Penn State's Beaver Stadium is set to achieve the nation's largest football stadium capacity for the first time this season. Athletic director Pat Kraft confirmed renovations will push capacity over 108,000 by the Oct. 10 home game against USC. The ongoing three-year renovation involves replacing West side seating, adding suites and improving infrastructure, expected to finish before the 2027 season. The capacity will exceed 109,000 when complete, surpassing Michigan Stadium's record.
- •Renovations aim to increase Beaver Stadium's capacity to over 108,000 this season.
- •Improvements include new bleacher seats and upgraded facilities.
- •Construction is on schedule and on budget, with completion expected before the 2027 season.
- •Current capacity last season was 106,304, including temporary seating.
- •Kraft emphasizes maximizing seating to accommodate the university's large fan base.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — How Penn State football, Beaver Stadium, will have largest capacity
"Athletic director Pat Kraft said Penn State football's renovating Beaver Stadium will take over the nation's largest stadium capacity this year.
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