Penn State to Host Blue-White Practice in April: Here's What to Know

Penn State isn't hosting a traditional Blue-White Game in April to conclude spring football practice. Instead, the Nittany Lions will host a Blue-White Practice to showcase Matt Campbell's team for the first time at Beaver Stadium.

What does that mean? Penn State provided few details on the format of practice for the April 25 exhibition at Beaver Stadium. However, the practice, which begins at 1 p.m., is free and open to the public. Which means fans can expect to watch an open practice, the 15th and final of spring, instead of an organized spring scrimmage.

Which makes sense. Campbell has discussed at length why he believes a spring event is "critically important" for this team and its fans. Penn State's coach wants his players to get a look at Beaver Stadium and the team's fans to learn about the new roster. He also wants to get his quarterbacks to throw in the real Beaver Stadium, where they're currently throwing virtually.

However, Penn State is practicing short-handed this spring, with multiple projected starters out with injuries or recovering from offseason procedures. That includes starting quarterback Rocco Becht, who is working to "recondition" his arm this spring. So Campbell is balancing those needs with the goodwill of making spring practice available for fans.

"I think it's really important for us and how critical our fan base is to our football program that we get out and have an opportunity for our fans to be with us," Campbell said. "But I think equally it's critical for our players to be in that stadium and to feel what that fan base feels like and looks like and what Beaver Stadium looks like, replicating that environment to the best of our ability before we step in and play a game obviously next fall.

"I think we'll evaluate exactly what that 15th practice looks like. I think you'll get some version of practice. Hopefully we can get some scrimmaging where we get some live reps in practice and be able to showcase that. What we won't do is waste a day. What we will do is I think it's really important for us to be out there and make sure we do a great job of being there for our fans and equally being able to be with our fans because I think it's really important."

What to know about Penn State's Blue-White Practice

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The open practice begins at 1 p.m. ET at Beaver Stadium. Parking lots will open at 8 a.m. for tailgating fans. Stadium gates open at 11 a.m. As of now, there is no information regarding television or streaming options to watch.

Beaver Stadium's West side remains under construction, so fans will enter at Gates A, B, C and E. The stadium's West side, along with the Upper North and Upper South end-zone seating areas, will be closed.

Players will be available for an autograph session from 11 a.m.-noon on the stadium concourse. The autograph session is free. Fans can bring one item (in an approved bag) to be signed. Complimentary Penn State football posters will be available as well.

Gameday parking is $20 in general lots and $30 in preferred lots. The Beaver Stadium parking map is available here.

Penn State will host a Kids Combine on Friday at Holuba Hall, the football team's indoor practice facility. The event is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. and costs $34 per child. Penn State football players will oversee the combine. For more information and to register, visit the event's ticketing site.

The annual Paterno Family Beaver Stadium Run is scheduled for April 26. The event benefits Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.

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