Join us for the 2026 PSU Rugby Friends & Family Weekend!
Please join us in State College from October 2-4, 2026 for a weekend of connecting with friends, watching rugby, and celebrating our student athletes! All players, alumni, parents, coaches, and friends of the team are invited.
Get Your Banquet Dinner Tickets:
Friday, October 2, 2026
Meetup at Sharkies:
Location: Sharkies Bar & Thrifty Bottle Shop (110 Sowers St, State College, PA 16801)
Time: Whenever you get into town! (7 pm to watch the PSU Football game). Don’t forget your Challenge Coin!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Rugby Matches:
Women’s Team TBD
Men’s Team at 4 pm
Banquet Dinner:
Location: The Graduate by Hilton State College (125 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801). The event will be held in the Library Lobby (the room right in front of the elevator doors) & Ballroom.
Time: 6 to 10 pm
Bar: Cash bar
Food: Charcuterie, Pasta, Caesar Salad
Cost: $85/person, $50/child (12 and under), and $75/sponsorship of a player
Sneak Peek: The Men's and Women's 1996 Final Four teams will be recognized, and it will be an opportunity to meet the new Women's Team Head Coach!
After Party at Doggie’s Pub:
Location: Doggie’s Pub (108 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801)
Time: 10 pm on. Bring your Challenge Coin to skip the line!
Hotel Blocks
It will be a busy weekend in State College, so book ASAP! We recommend calling either of the hotels to make your reservation for ease of booking. Just reference the “Penn State Rugby Reunion” or “Friends of Penn State Rugby" when you call.
The Graduate by Hilton State College:
Thursday, 10/1—Sunday, 10/4
The rate is $179-229/night + tax, depending on room type.
Must reserve by Friday, September 11.
To book, call (814) 231-2100 or use this website link.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson:
Thursday, 10/1 - Sunday, 10/4
The rate is $179-229/night + tax, depending on room type.
Must reserve by Saturday, September 12.
To book, call (814) 234-6000 or use this website link.