Penn State Hosts Hockey Game at Beaver Stadium

Collegiate hockey teams take the ice at the iconic football venue.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 9:47am

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Penn State's Beaver Stadium is transforming its football field into an ice rink for public skating and collegiate hockey games. The Nittany Lions hockey team will host Michigan State in a highly anticipated matchup at the iconic football venue on Saturday.

Why it matters

This is a unique event that showcases Penn State's commitment to its hockey program and provides an opportunity for the community to experience the sport in a one-of-a-kind setting at the famous Beaver Stadium.

The details

The ice rink installation at Beaver Stadium will allow Penn State to host a collegiate hockey game at the football stadium, which has a much larger capacity than the team's regular home arena. Fans will be able to enjoy public skating sessions in addition to watching the game between the Nittany Lions and Spartans.

  • The hockey game is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Penn State

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the athletic teams of Pennsylvania State University.

Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans are the athletic teams of Michigan State University.

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What’s next

Tickets for the hockey game and public skating sessions at Beaver Stadium are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This unique hockey event at Beaver Stadium showcases Penn State's commitment to growing its hockey program and providing the community with an exciting new way to experience the sport.