Penn State vs Michigan may be the top game this season. It’s definitely pricey to attend

Matt DiSanto
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As Penn State fans prepare for what might be the Nittany Lions’ biggest football game of the year, ticket prices are through the roof.

The Nittany Lions, ranked No. 11 in this season’s first College Football Playoff rankings, will host No. 3 University of Michigan at noon Saturday, Nov. 11 at Beaver Stadium. A win over the longtime conference rival could help keep Penn State’s hopes of a Big Ten conference title or a premier bowl destination afloat after a loss to Ohio State in October.

Regardless of the outcome, the Nittany Lions’ clash with the Wolverines promises to be perhaps the most exciting home game of the season. As such, the biggest fans might hope to travel to Happy Valley and catch the game from Beaver Stadium’s bleachers.

If a road trip to Centre County is calling your name, options are available thanks to an expansive (and expensive) price range on the resale market.

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Last-minute ticket prices for Penn State-Michigan

The Centre Daily Times has rounded up a list of last-minute ticket options for Penn State’s game against Michigan. As of Nov. 1, these price ranges reflect face-value tickets available through several leading industry vendors. Taxes and fees are not included in the following estimates.

  • StubHub: Single tickets range between about $157 and $810 each.

  • SeatGeek: Single tickets range from roughly $150 and $946 each.

  • Vivid Seats: Single tickets range between approximately $140 and $927 each.

  • Ticketmaster: Single tickets range from about $160 and $800 each.

  • TickPick: Single tickets range between roughly $197 and $930 each.

  • Gametime: Single tickets range from approximately $146 and $747 each.

Tickets are no longer available for purchase directly through Penn State’s athletics department, according to its website. The Nittany Lions use Tickemaster’s dynamic pricing model that typically produces higher rates for more anticipated events.

Most hotels in the State College area are booked solid between Friday, Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 12 ahead of the big game. Visitors in desperate need of a place to stay might consider booking a room at SpringHill Suites State College (1935 Waddle Road), which still has suites available for $1,199 a night.

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How to watch PSU-UM from home

You’ve got plenty of options at your disposal if a trip to Beaver Stadium isn’t in your budget this year.

Fox will televise the clash between Penn State and Michigan at noon Nov. 11. As part of the network’s “Big Noon Saturday” slate, Gus Johnson will provide the play-by-play call alongside analyst Joel Klatt. Additional video streams are typically available through FOXsports.com online and the network’s mobile app.

Local radio coverage in Centre County is available through 99.5 FM, 103.7 FM and 1450 AM. You can find a digital stream on channel 196 through SiriusXM, plus a university-run stream through Penn State’s LionVision.

Michigan defeated Penn State 41-17 in Ann Arbor when the two programs last met in October 2022. The Nittany Lions own a 10-16 all-time record against the Wolverines since they first met in 1993.