Penn State University's Beaver Stadium will host its first-ever hockey game as the Nittany Lions play an outdoor doubleheader on Jan. 31, 2026, the school announced on Friday.

The men's and women's teams will play in a doubleheader at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium. The men's team faces Michigan State, a rivalry game against the two-time defending Big 10 tournament champion. The women's team take on Robert Morris University, its rivals from the Atlantic Hockey America conference.

"This is a historic moment for Penn State Hockey, our fans and the entire Penn State community," said Dr. Patrick Kraft, the school's VP for intercollegiate athletics. "To bring the excitement of college hockey to Beaver Stadium is truly special."

Ever since the NHL started playing annual outdoor games

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