Editor's note: The allotment of complimentary tickets offered through the Seats for Servicemembers program have been exhausted.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On Aug. 29, veterans, service members and military family members can apply online for complimentary tickets to the Penn State-Indiana football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, kicking off Penn State’s Military Appreciation Week.
The annual Seats for Servicemembers program honors the dedication and sacrifices of those who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces by providing free football tickets at no cost. Complimentary tickets to a pregame tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center will also be provided.
Penn State supporters, alumni, volunteers and businesses have made this longstanding tradition possible since 2011. In 2022, Penn State hosted more than 7,500 military members in the game against Maryland.
Request football tickets
Beginning at noon (Eastern Standard Time) on Aug. 29, military members, veterans and their families can visit the ticket application request website to request tickets on a first-come, first-served basis to the Oct. 28 game and tailgate.
This year’s ticket program has been updated to allow more families to attend by offering two free tickets and a parking pass to those who have served or are currently serving in the military. Service members and veterans can purchase additional tickets at the discounted price of $35 per ticket. Additional ticket purchases will be limited to four tickets per person.
Please keep in mind that ticket requests will fill up quickly. All sign-ups are simply requests until confirmed via email by Penn State Athletics. Those who receive football tickets for this year’s Military Appreciation game and do not attend the game will not be eligible for complimentary tickets to future Penn State Military Appreciation sporting events.
Service members and veterans must show proof of service to receive tickets.
Donate football tickets
Tickets will be available to be donated through the Seats for Servicemembers program for service members and veterans. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-NITTANY (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Military appreciation tailgate
Service members, veterans and their families who have already purchased tickets for the Oct. 28 game against Indiana are invited to attend the program tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center. For those who already have tickets to the game, email seatsforservice@psu.edu to request free tickets to the pregame tailgate. Tickets and/or proof of service are required for admission.
Penn State has a longstanding and proud tradition of serving the men and women of our military through education benefits, resources, support and more. Visit militaryappreciation.psu.edu to learn more.