Thinking about coming out to SC for a game next year.

[TheTwistedFrog]

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Happy Valley. What’s the tailgating scene like these days? Is it easier to stay near town or out of town?

 

[SleepyLion]

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Happy Valley. What’s the tailgating scene like these days? Is it easier to stay near town or out of town?

Not sure how long it's been since you've been in town, but tailgating is pretty much as it has been for 25+ years that I can remember. People are still friendly and welcoming.
If you want to stay within 45 minutes of State college, book your room (hotel, air bnb, etc.) as soon as you can, months in advance.

 

[TheTwistedFrog]

Not sure how long it's been since you've been in town, but tailgating is pretty much as it has been for 25+ years that I can remember. People are still friendly and welcoming.
If you want to stay within 45 minutes of State college, book your room (hotel, air bnb, etc.) as soon as you can, months in advance.

About 15 years.

 

[JWB389]

About 15 years.

If you’re staying in a hotel close to town, you will have a 2 night minimum.

Many of the tailgating lots that used to be general admission are now assigned on your parking pass. You can’t just pull into any lot. A lot of game day parking info on gopsusports.com

ticket scalping at the stadium is pretty rare now due to electronic tickets.

food options inside the stadium are much better than they were the last time you were there. Much like the team….not elite but better.

not sure about anybody else, but internet connection on the stadium is a no-go complete fail. Let’s hope they hire some 14 year old to show them how to fix it before you arrive.

 

[rudedude]

If you’re staying in a hotel close to town, you will have a 2 night minimum.

Many of the tailgating lots that used to be general admission are now assigned on your parking pass. You can’t just pull into any lot. A lot of game day parking info on gopsusports.com

ticket scalping at the stadium is pretty rare now due to electronic tickets.

food options inside the stadium are much better than they were the last time you were there. Much like the team….not elite but better.

not sure about anybody else, but internet connection on the stadium is a no-go complete fail. Let’s hope they hire some 14 year old to show them how to fix it before you arrive.

We typically stay in Lamar/Mill Hall, Lock Haven, or Burnham, but Burnham has become more costly the past few years. And the “updated stadium WiFi” is a friggin joke. We were in the stadium 90 mins before game time and Fan wifi was not even showing up. They really have to fix that because if you really have an emergency, there is no way to contact another person while in the stadium. Sure, text this number to get assistance in your sectionBig pluses tho are the fan assistance rides and the new escalators. My knees say thanks!

 

[TheTwistedFrog]

We typically stay in Lamar/Mill Hall, Lock Haven, or Burnham, but Burnham has become more costly the past few years. And the “updated stadium WiFi” is a friggin joke. We were in the stadium 90 mins before game time and Fan wifi was not even showing up. They really have to fix that because if you really have an emergency, there is no way to contact another person while in the stadium. Sure, text this number to get assistance in your sectionBig pluses tho are the fan assistance rides and the new escalators. My knees say thanks!

Escalators sound amazing after walking the steps at Notre Dame Stadium.