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Penn State Hosts Historic Outdoor Hockey Games at Beaver Stadium
Football coach Matt Campbell to drop puck as hockey team wears football-inspired jerseys
Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:07pm
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Penn State is hosting the first-ever outdoor hockey games at Beaver Stadium this weekend, with the women's team facing Robert Morris on Friday and the men's team taking on Michigan State on Saturday. The hockey team will wear special jerseys featuring football-inspired designs, and new football coach Matt Campbell will participate in the ceremonial puck drop for the men's game.
Why it matters
This is a unique opportunity for Penn State to showcase its successful hockey programs and also build marketing momentum for the football team under new coach Matt Campbell. The outdoor games at the iconic Beaver Stadium will bring national attention to the university's athletics.
The details
The Penn State hockey team will wear navy jerseys with text matching the font of Beaver Stadium's end zones, and the players' names will be removed from the backs of the sweaters, similar to the football team's "No Names, All Game" mantra. The hockey team will also arrive at the stadium the same way as the football team, with a blue bus dropping them off at the same intersection two hours before the game. Coach Matt Campbell will participate in the ceremonial puck drop for the men's game against Michigan State on Saturday.
- The Penn State women's hockey team will face Robert Morris on Friday, January 31, 2026.
- The Penn State men's hockey team will face Michigan State on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
The players
Matt Campbell
The new head football coach at Penn State, who will participate in the ceremonial puck drop for the men's hockey game.
Rocco Becht
Penn State's new quarterback, who made his social media debut in a video promoting the hockey games.
Guy Gadowsky
The head coach of the Penn State men's hockey team, which is anticipating 65,000 fans to attend the outdoor game at Beaver Stadium.
Dane Dowiak
A forward on the Penn State men's hockey team, who said he couldn't think of a better way for the team to embrace football and Penn State culture than playing at Beaver Stadium.
What’s next
Penn State will host the inaugural outdoor hockey games at Beaver Stadium this weekend, with the women's team facing Robert Morris on Friday and the men's team taking on Michigan State on Saturday. Coach Matt Campbell will participate in the ceremonial puck drop for the men's game.
The takeaway
This unique event showcases Penn State's commitment to its successful hockey programs while also building excitement and momentum for the football team under new coach Matt Campbell. The hockey team's football-inspired jerseys and arrival at Beaver Stadium demonstrate the university's efforts to cross-promote its athletics and engage with the passionate fan base.
