Football Watch Party l Big Ten Football Championship (Indianapolis)
⚠️ TENTATIVE EVENT • PENDING PENN STATE QUALIFICATION
Penn State Alumni Association – Greater Tampa Bay Chapter
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
WATCH PARTY
SATURDAY • DECEMBER 5, 2026
We’re putting this one on the calendar early.
If the Nittany Lions earn their ticket to Indianapolis,
Penn State Tampa will be ready.
🏆 BIG TEN TITLE • 🦁 PENN STATE • 💙 TAMPA BAY
Tentative? Absolutely. Optimistic? You Bet.
This event is being listed in advance as a
tentative Penn State watch party.
It will take place only if Penn State qualifies for the
2026 Big Ten Football Championship Game.
The Road to Indianapolis
2026 Big Ten Football Championship
Date
December 5, 2026
Kickoff
8:00 PM ET
Television
FOX
Championship Site
Lucas Oil Stadium
First, We Have to Get There.
The Big Ten Championship will feature the conference’s
top two teams battling for the Big Ten title
at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
If Penn State is one of them, Tampa Bay Nittany Lions
will be watching together.
Tentative Tampa Bay Locations
Where We’ll Watch
Pending Penn State’s qualification, we anticipate gathering
at our two Penn State Tampa watch party locations.
Final location details will be confirmed championship week.
Central Tampa Watch Party
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
Tampa – Midtown
Our Central Tampa Location Penn State Tampa game-day gathering in the heart
of Midtown Tampa, with a lively sports atmosphere,
wall-to-wall televisions and plenty of room for the Blue & White.
📍 1140 Gramercy Lane
Tampa, FL 33607
West Tampa Watch Party
Charann’s Tavern
Memorial Highway
Our longtime Penn State watch party home and a convenient
option for Nittany Lions in West Tampa, western Hillsborough County,
Pinellas and surrounding communities.
📍 6748 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33615
⚠️ Please Remember: This Event Is Tentative
The Big Ten Championship Game itself is scheduled for
Saturday, December 5 at 8:00 PM ET.
Our Penn State Tampa watch party will only take place
if Penn State qualifies for the championship game.
Watch party locations, arrival times and any food or beverage
specials will be confirmed once the championship matchup is set.
We’ve Been Here Before.
Indianapolis has delivered some memorable Penn State football moments —
and we’re hoping the Nittany Lions give Tampa Bay another reason
to gather for a championship Saturday.
2016
Big Ten Champions
Penn State defeated Wisconsin 38–31
to capture the Big Ten Championship.
2024
Back in Indianapolis
Penn State returned to the Big Ten Championship Game
for a memorable matchup with Oregon.
Save the Date Anyway.
Saturday, December 5. 8:00 PM.
Let’s hope we’re all busy that night.
Watch for the Official Announcement
As the regular season winds down, follow Penn State Tampa
for confirmation of the championship matchup and final
watch party details.
Penn State Alumni Association
Greater Tampa Bay Chapter
WE ARE… PENN STATE! 💙🤍
See you in December. Hopefully.