Although Wisconsin has yet to announce details surrounding fans at Camp Randall this fall, we now know that Penn State will not be allowing fans at any fall sporting events that take place.
Penn State Athletic Director Sandy Barbour released a statement that the school was making the decision per guidelines from the state Governor’s office and the Department of Health.
Penn State says it could lose $100 million this year. “Whether we play or don’t play, our revenue losses will be in high 8 figures, reaching 9 figures in case of no competition” in letter to PSU season ticket holders. Wisconsin also said it could lose $100 million h/t @audsnyder4
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 6, 2020
For Nittany Lion fans who already bought tickets, they have three choices as detailed in the press release:
- Convert Your 2020 Football Season Ticket Purchase into a Tax-Deductible Donation
- Season ticket holders can opt to turn their entire 2020 football season ticket (ticket and seat contribution) and parking cost into a tax-deductible donation to the Levi Lamb Fund.
- Season ticket holders who are paid in full will be guaranteed a price freeze for their 2021 football season ticket(s). A seat contribution will still be required in 2021, but will also be frozen at the 2020 contribution levels.
- Additional benefits for choosing this option include:
- In the event the Governor’s orders regarding large group gatherings changes, you will get priority access to seats based on NLC Priority Points.
- 100 NLC Priority Points (equivalent to a $5,000 donation).
- Extended payment plan for 2021 football season tickets.
- Exclusive Enter to Win opportunities throughout the year.
- Rollover to 2021 Football Season Tickets
- Season ticket holders can opt to roll over their 2020 football season ticket (ticket price only) and parking payment to their 2021 football season tickets and parking.
- The 2020 football seat contributions will be converted to a tax-deductible donation to the Levi Lamb Fund.
- Season ticket holders who are paid in full will be guaranteed a price freeze for their 2021 football season ticket(s). A seat contribution will still be required in 2021, but will also be frozen at the 2020 contribution levels.
- Additional benefits to choosing this option include:
- In the event the Governor’s orders regarding large group gatherings changes, you will get priority access to seats based on NLC Priority Points.
- 50 NLC Priority Points (equivalent to a $2,500 donation).
- Extended payment plan for 2021 football season tickets.
- Exclusive Enter to Win opportunities throughout the year.
- Request a Full Refund
- Season ticket holders can opt to request a full refund of their 2020 football season ticket (ticket price only) and parking payment.
- The 2020 football seat contributions will be converted to a tax-deductible donation to the Nittany Lion Club’s Levi Lamb Fund.
- Season ticket holders who request a refund will retain their season ticket holder status in the renewal process for 2021, but will not be guaranteed their 2020 seat locations and parking for the 2021 football season.
This is likely a similar breakdown to what we will see from Wisconsin once details are announced surrounding fans at Camp Randall this season.