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Penn State to begin selling beer at football games

Sep. 28, 2022 04:55 PM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Beer will be available for sale to the general public at Penn State's Beaver Stadium beginning Saturday when the Nittany Lions host...

FILE - Nebraska fans cheer as the marching band leads the team's arrival at Memorial Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. A survey of more than 20,000 Nebraska fans showed nearly three-fourths want or would have no problem with alcohol sales in Memorial Stadium. More than half would be OK with sports wagering on site if it becomes legal someday. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Survey: Huskers fans favor alcohol sales; gambling OK, too

By Eric Olson Mar. 08, 2022 05:25 PM EST

FILE - Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. Nebraska would sell alcohol at the Big Ten wrestling championships in March if university regents approve a policy revision at its meeting next week, opening the possibility of booze being available at Cornhuskers football games. Athletic department leaders have long considered selling alcohol at their venues, and their interest has increased recently as they've looked for ways to enhance the fan experience. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Nebraska clears way for decision on sports alcohol sales

Feb. 11, 2022 12:48 PM EST

FILE - Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. Nebraska would sell alcohol at the Big Ten wrestling championships in March if university regents approve a policy revision at its meeting next week, opening the possibility of booze being available at Cornhuskers football games. Athletic department leaders have long considered selling alcohol at their venues, and their interest has increased recently as they've looked for ways to enhance the fan experience. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP, File)
Nebraska regents could rescind alcohol ban at sports venues

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2022 03:36 PM EST

FILE - Fans cheer before an NCAA college football game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, file photo. Iowa will expand alcohol sales at Kinnick Stadium and its other athletic venues as part of a pilot program beginning this fall, the athletic department announced Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa to begin beer, wine sales to general public at stadium

Jun. 10, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. There's a growing trend at Atlantic Coast Conference football games: alcohol sales to the general public. Now everyone can enjoy their beverage of choice at most ACC stadiums, not just boosters and donors. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP)
Beer, wine, spiked cider becoming popular at ACC stadiums

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 25, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

Mississippi to start selling beer at home games on Oct. 19

Aug. 30, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi will wait until the second half of the season to join the list of Southeastern Conference schools selling beer at home football...

Tennessee to sell alcoholic beverages at home football games

Aug. 16, 2019 10:29 AM EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is the latest Southeastern Conference school to sell alcoholic beverages at upcoming home football games. School...

Vanderbilt to begin alcohol sales at home football games

Aug. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt plans to conduct alcohol sales to the general public for home football games this season. Athletic director Malcolm...

Kansas to begin beer, wine sales at Memorial Stadium

By Dave Skretta Jul. 17, 2019 12:12 PM EDT
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas announced Wednesday that it will begin selling beer and wine at home football games this season, joining a growing number of Big 12...

Hoosiers to begin beer, wine sales at home football games

Apr. 30, 2019 04:17 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University will sell beer and wine at home football games starting this fall. School officials said Tuesday it will be...