Penn State Schedules Annual Blue-White Game

New head coach Matt Campbell to lead first spring game

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

Penn State has announced that its annual Blue-White spring football game will be held on April 25 at Beaver Stadium. This will be the first spring game under new head coach Matt Campbell, who took over the program in the offseason. The university says more details about the event will be released at a later date.

Why it matters

The Blue-White Game is a long-standing tradition for Penn State football, giving fans a first look at the team ahead of the upcoming season. With a new head coach in place, this year's game will be closely watched as an indicator of the direction Campbell plans to take the program.

The details

Penn State made the announcement about the Blue-White Game date on social media on Monday. The annual intrasquad scrimmage will take place on April 25 at the team's home stadium, Beaver Stadium.

  • Penn State announced the Blue-White Game date on February 16, 2026.
  • The game will be held on April 25, 2026.

The players

Matt Campbell

The new head coach of the Penn State football team, taking over the program in the offseason.

Penn State

The university that fields the Nittany Lions football team and hosts the annual Blue-White Game.

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What’s next

Penn State says more details about the 2026 Blue-White Game, including kickoff time and any special events, will be announced at a later date.

The takeaway

The Blue-White Game provides an early look at the new direction of the Penn State football program under head coach Matt Campbell, who is taking over the team this year.