Penn State's Beaver Stadium has an official seating capacity of 106,572, making it the second largest stadium in the United States and the fourth largest in the world
. The stadium has undergone multiple expansions since its opening in 1960, with the current capacity established around 2011 to meet ADA standards
. While the official capacity is 106,572, record attendance has exceeded this number, with a peak of 111,030 spectators recorded during a game against Ohio State in November 2024
. Ongoing renovations scheduled through 2027 aim to modernize the stadium's west side, and while temporary seating adjustments may lower capacity during construction, Penn State intends to maintain a capacity above 100,000 after completion
