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A brown football with white laces rests on blue-and-white checkered fabric against a wooden background.

Tailgate on the Terrace

Event Info

September 18, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: The Terrace at The Penn Stater Hotel

Tailgate on the Terrace

Pregame before the pregame.

Kick off Penn State football weekend with us on the Terrace on Friday, September 18, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy live music from DJ Troy Breon while digging into tailgate favorites hot off the grill, including burgers, chicken, hot dogs and bratwurst, plus classic sides and a giant s’more cookie. Everything is available à la carte, with a full bar offering drinks for purchase.

Grab your crew, grab a drink, and get football weekend started a little early.