STATE COLLEGE — It’s July 2, which means sixty-five days now separate Penn State from its 2026 season opener against Marshall on Sept. 5 at Beaver Stadium. A day earlier, on July 1, construction workers continued renovating the structure as part of a $700 million project that will see its second phase close in a little more than a month.
The date matters, as it is also the same day that the Nittany Lions kicked off a 10-year agreement with adidas, which replaces NIKE as the team’s apparel partner. To mark the change, a sign with the company’s logo now hangs in the middle of the monstrously high upper west concourse, which stands 195 feet tall.
“Every day, the future of West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium becomes more visible,” Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft said in a letter to fans earlier this week. “After more than 750,000 labor hours, thousands of tons of steel and the topping out of the final beam this June, we’re creating a game day experience worthy of the greatest fans in college sports.
“Expanded concourses, modern amenities, upgraded premium spaces, enhanced technology and improved accessibility will ensure Beaver Stadium remains one of the most iconic and intimidating venues in America for decades to come.”
One of the new features is the installation of new lighting fixtures in the stadium.
Fresh Beaver Stadium photos as Penn State-Marshall approaches
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A look at the west side of Beaver Stadium from the grass area outside the Pegula Ice Arena at Penn State. (Pickel/BWI)
The upper west concourse at the renovated Beaver Stadium. (Pickel/BWI)
New lights are seen at the top of the west side of Beaver Stadium on July 1, 2026. (Pickel/BWI)
Construction work continues at Beaver Stadium on July 1, 2026 with roughly two months to go until Penn State-Marshall. (Pickel/BWI)
An adidas sign now sits high up in the middle of the upper west side concourse at Beaver Stadium. (Pickel/BWI)
Construction work continues at Beaver Stadium on July 1, 2026 with roughly two months to go until Penn State-Marshall. (Pickel/BWI)
Bridges connect the south and west concourses at Beaver Stadium. (Pickel/BWI)
A look at how high the new upper west concourse is at Beaver Stadium compared to the south end zone. (Pickel/BWI)
New lights on the upper west concourse at Beaver Stadium sit above new permanent seating. (Pickel/BWI)
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