Penn State THON

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

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

Parking for THON is FREE and available in the following Commuter lots: Jordan East, Stadium West and Porter North. See where you can park on your next visit by viewing our Interactive Parking Map.

Head-in parking is required in event parking areas.

Parking in lots OTHER than the Commuter lots requires a valid Penn State parking permit of payment of the event parking fee. 

• No charge for those with a valid Penn State University Park faculty/staff or student parking permit.
• Cash payments are not accepted on event nights. Fans without a Penn State faculty/staff or student parking permit or who have not prepaid through ParkWhiz will be required to pay full price for parking through the HONK platform.

Email parking@psu.edu for event parking questions.

Accessible Parking

Accessible parking is available in the Commuter Lots on a first-come, first-served basis.

Requirements:

• A valid state-issued ADA placard or license plate

Email parking@psu.edu for event parking questions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For more detailed information, please refer to the THON 2026 Spectator Resource Packet

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.