ON-SITE INFO
Welcome to the Official Penn State Orange Bowl Tour! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package, including game day information. If you need more information regarding the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, please click here.
Wednesday, January 8
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Hospitality Area will be open in Fleur de Lis at the hotel. Please stop by to pick up your souvenir and other tour materials and meet your on-site staff!
4:00 pm | HOTEL CHECK-IN
Fontainebleau Check-In Time
Please note: we have requested early check-in for our guests, but this is not guaranteed. We will be able to store your luggage if needed.
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL PEP RALLY
1029 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139
First shuttle departs at 4:45 pm. Please see hospitality desk for full shuttle schedule.
8:05 pm – 8:30 pm | BLUE BAND PERFORMANCE
Blue Band Performance time at Pep Rally
Thursday, January 9
8:00 am – 9:30 am | WELCOME GAME DAY BREAKFAST
Glimmer Ballroom/Terrace on the fourth floor of the hotel
Breakfast will include a hot buffet, omelette station, build your own bloody mary bar, and mimosas!
8:00 am – 10:00 am | VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECT
Held in conjunction with the Welcome Breakfast.
Join fellow Penn Staters in supporting the 46-hour Penn State Dance Marathon. Together, we’ll help create notes of support for all of THON’s 700+ dancers. All the supplies will be provided – we just need your personal touch to make these notes special.
Dancer Mail is delivered throughout THON Weekend and this opportunity gives Orange Bowl travelers the chance to show support while we’re on the road. All Dancer Mail will be shared with dancers during THON Weekend, February 21 – 23, 2025 during Alumni Hour.
1:45 pm | MEET IN LOBBY
Meet in the lobby of the hotel to board motor coach transportation to the Pregame Tailgate
3:30 pm – 6:30 pm | OFFICIAL PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PREGAME TAILGATE
Located at the southwest corner plaza of Hard Rock Stadium and just steps away from the Orange Bowl Fan-Fest. Admission includes a gameday buffet including beef, chicken, and pork sliders, mac and cheese, beer, wine, seltzers, soda, and more! Fans will also be treated to special appearances from Penn State guests, entertainment, and more!
7:30 pm | KICKOFF
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
45 Minutes Post Game | DEPARTURE
Motor coaches depart for Fontainebleau
Friday, January 10
By 11:00 am | CHECK-OUT
Hotel Check Out
Safe travels home!
GAME DAY MAP
Hard Rock Stadium
HARD ROCK STADIUM: In an effort to enhance public safety, Hard Rock Stadium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the stadium. Click Here for more information on permitted bags.
On-Site Staff Information
| On-Site Staff | Cell Phone | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Alexa Treon | 317-605-6759 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Laura Cooper-Arnold | 708-712-3319 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Ryan Roberts | 574-551-0288 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
Charter Information
7:15 am | MOTORCOACH DEPARTURE
Motorcoaches depart for the airport. Please meet in the lobby with your bags by 6:45 am to board the motorcoaches.
10:00 am | CHARTER DEPARTURE
Southwest Airlines #8212 departs from FLL
12:25 pm | CHARTER ARRIVAL
Southwest Airlines #8212 arrives to MDT
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PACKAGES
CLICK HERE for our National Championship travel package options!
Secure your spot now! The Official Penn State National Championship tour is available now via presale with a fully refundable deposit of just $49 per person. Upon a Penn State win in the semifinal of the College Football Playoff, reservations will be charged in full and will be non-refundable.