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Penn State THON

Penn State THON

THON 2025 is a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon held at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) from February 21 to 23, 2025. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee for spectators.

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THON 2025 is a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon held at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) from February 21 to 23, 2025. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee for spectators.

Entering the Bryce Jordan Center:
  • General Spectator Entrance: All spectators should enter through the General Spectator Line at Will Call via the BJC Ticketing Office. Upon arrival, you'll receive a wristband that must be worn at all times inside the venue.
  • Security Screening: Expect a security screening, including metal detectors and bag checks, at each gate.
Bag Policy:
  • Permitted Bags:
    • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.
    • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
    • Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” x 1".

An exception will be made for medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag, after proper inspection. No backpacks allowed.

Fans will be asked to return non-approved bags or other prohibited items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the BJC.

Prohibited Items: Items such as large purses, coolers, backpacks, and any bag not complying with the clear bag policy are not permitted. Additionally, outside food or beverages (except empty reusable water bottles), inflatable objects, weapons, and liquids (excluding sealed bubbles) are prohibited.

Recommended Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable shoes for extended standing.
  • A non-monetary ID for pass access.
  • A clear bag that complies with BJC regulations.
  • A portable charger and an empty reusable water bottle.

For more detailed information, please refer to the THON 2025 Spectator Resource Packet.

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Dates and Times

Feb 21, 2025
Doors: 4:00 PM
Starts: 6:00 PM
Feb 22, 2025
Starts: All Day
Feb 23, 2025
Starts: All Day
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Feb 21 - 23, 2025
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Feb 21 - 23, 2025

Dates and Times

Feb 21, 2025
Doors: 4:00 PM
Starts: 6:00 PM
Feb 22, 2025
Starts: All Day
Feb 23, 2025
Starts: All Day
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THON 2025 is a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon held at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) from February 21 to 23, 2025. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee for spectators.

read more

THON 2025 is a 46-hour, no-sitting, no-sleeping dance marathon held at the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) from February 21 to 23, 2025. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission fee for spectators.

Entering the Bryce Jordan Center:
  • General Spectator Entrance: All spectators should enter through the General Spectator Line at Will Call via the BJC Ticketing Office. Upon arrival, you'll receive a wristband that must be worn at all times inside the venue.
  • Security Screening: Expect a security screening, including metal detectors and bag checks, at each gate.
Bag Policy:
  • Permitted Bags:
    • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.
    • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
    • Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” x 1".

An exception will be made for medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag, after proper inspection. No backpacks allowed.

Fans will be asked to return non-approved bags or other prohibited items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the BJC.

Prohibited Items: Items such as large purses, coolers, backpacks, and any bag not complying with the clear bag policy are not permitted. Additionally, outside food or beverages (except empty reusable water bottles), inflatable objects, weapons, and liquids (excluding sealed bubbles) are prohibited.

Recommended Items to Bring:
  • Comfortable shoes for extended standing.
  • A non-monetary ID for pass access.
  • A clear bag that complies with BJC regulations.
  • A portable charger and an empty reusable water bottle.

For more detailed information, please refer to the THON 2025 Spectator Resource Packet.

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More Information

Donate to THON

Please visit THON.org to donate and for more information! 

Watch it live!

Watch a livestream of this year's THON at THON.org/livestream. 

Parking Sales

General parking for Bryce Jordan Center events is available in the Commuter Lots (Jordan East, Stadium West and Porter North). Additional Parking available in the East Parking Deck.

  • Parking requires a valid Penn State parking permit or payment of the event parking fee.
  • There is no charge for parking with a valid Penn State parking permit.
  • Pre-pay and save through ParkMobile
  • Cash parking will not be available on the night of the event.  Fans without a Penn State parking permit or who have not prepaid through ParkMobile (available until 11:59 PM the day before your event) will be required to pay full price for parking through the HONK platform via one of the following methods:
    • Scan the QR Code on the flyer provided upon parking or on in-lot signage
    • Text PSUCR to 75498 and tap the link
    • Download the HONK app and enter zone number PSUCR
PARKMOBILE PREPAYMENT INFORMATION
  • Prepayment is required by 11:59 p.m. the day before the event or day-of-event rates will apply.
  • Guests must park at the lot selected on the ParkMobile website
  • Guests must present their ParkMobile QR code to event parking staff on their mobile device. Printed permits from the ParkMobile website will also be accepted.

Head-in parking is required in event parking areas, and the license plate number provided with payment must match that of the vehicle parked for the event.

PARKING ALERT

Beware of fraudulent parking permits being sold by third-party resellers! If your license plate does NOT match what’s listed on your permit, you’ve purchased a fraudulent permit. If you have a fraudulent permit, return it to the original point of purchase, and secure parking directly from ParkMobile.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in the Commuter Lots. Parking in these lots is available upon a first-come, first-served basis and requires a valid, state-issued ADA placard or license plate in addition to payment for parking (see above for pre-payment and day-of-parking payment options).

Email parking@psu.edu for event parking questions.

Parking is provided and managed by Penn State Transportation Services.

Policies and Procedures

Accessibility

Accessible seating is available for purchase through the Bryce Jordan Center Box Office or through Ticketmaster.  We highly recommend patrons contact our ticket office directly (814) 865-5555, as our staff has more intimate knowledge of our facilities and can best serve our patrons with accessible seating needs.  Review our accessibility accommodations for details on interpretive services, wheelchair space locations, and guide animals.

Allergen Warning

The Bryce Jordan Center now offers products containing NUTS that are not individually packaged.  Products at this location may contain or come into contact with TREE NUTS or other allergens.

Bag Policy

In line with best practices at major entertainment venues, the Bryce Jordan Center utilizes walk-through metal detectors at all entry gates and restrictions on the size and type of bag that may be carried into the arena for all events.

Fans are encouraged to avoid bringing  bags into the arena.  This would include backpacks, purses, briefcases, duffle bags, coolers, etc.

PERMITTED BAGS AT THE BRYCE JORDAN CENTER:
  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” x 1".

An exception will be made for medically necessary items that cannot fit into a clear bag, after proper inspection.

Fans will be asked to return non-approved bags or other prohibited items to their vehicle prior to arena entry. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the BJC.

All media representatives with necessary bags and equipment must enter the BJC at the media entrance to have each item inspected and tagged prior to entering the BJC.

Camera Policy

Flash photography, camera or recording equipment (including cameras with detachable lenses, any form of camera stand or audio/video recording devices, laptops or tablets) or other electronics are allowed into the Bryce Jordan Center for THON. 

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