Penn State Chapter of Greater Tampa

🏈 September 6 – Penn State vs. FIU
2025-09-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 September 6 – Penn State vs. FIU
🏆 Week 2 Showdown! Join us at Charann’s Tavern to watch the Nittany Lions take on FIU!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: Noon💙 Penn Staters, good food, and game-day energy – what’s better?!
Tag your Penn State crew and meet us there! 🍻🎉 #PSUTampa #WeAre #PSUFootball

🏈 September 13 – Penn State vs. Villanova
2025-09-13 15:30 - 18:30 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 September 13 – Penn State vs. Villanova
🔥 Battle for PA! 🔥 Penn State takes on Villanova, and we’re watching it live at Charann’s Tavern!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: 3:30p EST💙 Come rep the Blue & White and show Villanova who runs Pennsylvania!
The more, the merrier – tag your PSU fam and let’s cheer on the Lions! 🦁💪 #WeAre #PSUWatchParty #TampaNittanyLions

🏈 September 27 – Big Ten Opener vs. Oregon
2025-09-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 September 27 – Big Ten Opener vs. Oregon
🚨 It’s BIG TEN time! 🚨 Penn State kicks off conference play against Oregon, and we need YOU at Charann’s Tavern!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: 7:30p EST🏆 Top-tier football, PSU pride, and electric vibes – you don’t want to miss this!
Let’s show Oregon how WE ARE! 💙🦁 #BigTenFootball #PSUWatchParty #WeAre

🏈 October 4 – Away Game at UCLA
2025-10-04 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 October 4 – Away Game at UCLA
🌴 West Coast Showdown! Penn State heads to LA to take on UCLA, and we’re turning Charann’s Tavern into Happy Valley West!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA🍻 Watch, cheer, and enjoy a Saturday full of Penn State spirit!
Blue & White travels well – let’s prove it! 💙🦁 #PSUvsUCLA #WeAre #PennStateFootball

🏈 October 11 – Penn State vs. Northwestern
2025-10-11 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 October 11 – Penn State vs. Northwestern
💪 Nittany Lions vs. Wildcats! Let’s gather at Charann’s Tavern and make some noise as Penn State battles Northwestern!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA🔥 Food, drinks, and a stadium-like atmosphere!
Tag your PSU squad and join the best watch party in Tampa! 🏈💙 #PSUWatchParty #TampaLions #WeAre

🏈 October 18 – Away Game at Iowa
2025-10-18 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 October 18 – Away Game at Iowa
⚡️ A Big Ten Classic! ⚡️ Penn State takes on Iowa, and we need EVERY Nittany Lion at Charann’s Tavern to bring the energy!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA💙 Loud cheers, high-fives, and unforgettable game-day moments await!
Let’s take down the Hawkeyes together! 🦁 #WeAre #PSUvsIowa #TampaWatchParty

🤝 Volunteer with Us – October 25th
2025-10-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Carollwood Food Pantry, 13115 S Village Drive, Tampa, FL, United States
🤝 Volunteer with Us – October 25th
Join us from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Carrollwood Food Pantry at the Village Presbyterian Church to give back to our community while showing our Penn State pride.
RSVP to Sandy: sanodo@gmail.com

🏈 November 1 – Away Game at Ohio State
2025-11-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 November 1 – Away Game at Ohio State
🚨 GAME OF THE YEAR! 🚨 Penn State vs. Ohio State – and we’re bringing all the energy to Charann’s Tavern!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: Noon🔥 This is the one we’ve been waiting for! Wear your Blue & White and be loud!
Let’s show the Buckeyes who REALLY runs the Big Ten! 💙🦁 #BeatOSU #PSUWatchParty #WeAre

🏈 November 8 – Penn State vs. Indiana
2025-11-08 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 November 8 – Penn State vs. Indiana
🎉 Home sweet home! Join us at Charann’s Tavern as Penn State takes on Indiana in another Big Ten battle!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA🍻 Good food, great friends, and a Penn State win – let’s make it happen!
Tag your PSU family and let’s cheer loud! 💙 #PSUWatchParty #WeAre #TampaNittanyLions

🏈 November 15 – Away Game at Michigan State
2025-11-15 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 November 15 – Away Game at Michigan State
🏆 Land Grant Trophy Battle! 🏆 Penn State vs. Michigan State – and we’re watching it together at Charann’s Tavern!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA💙 A trophy is on the line – let’s rally together for this one!
Blue & White, unite! 🦁💪 #PSUvsMSU #WeAre #PSUWatchParty

🏈 November 22 – Penn State vs. Nebraska
2025-11-22 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 November 22 – Penn State vs. Nebraska
🔥 PSU vs. Nebraska – a battle for Big Ten dominance! Join us at Charann’s Tavern to cheer on the Lions!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA🍻 Come hungry, come loud, come ready to cheer!
Tampa Nittany Lions – let’s do this! 💙🦁 #WeAre #PSUWatchParty #BeatNebraska

🏈 November 29 – Away Game at Rutgers
2025-11-29 | Charann’s Tavern, 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL, 33615
🏈 November 29 – Away Game at Rutgers
🏁 The Regular Season Finale! Penn State heads to Rutgers, and we’re sending them off with a MASSIVE watch party at Charann’s Tavern!
📍 Charann’s Tavern – 6748 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615🕐 Game Time: TBA🎉 Let’s end the season in style with great food, friends, and a PSU win!
See you there, Nittany Lions! WE ARE… 💙🦁 #PSUWatchParty #BeatRutgers #WeAre

Chapter Holiday Party
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Heinemann House, 6916 Arabian Road, Odessa, FL, 33556, United States
Details Coming Soon

Penn State Bowl-a-THON Fundraiser
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | FL
Details Coming Soon!

🥎 Lions Head to Clearwater for the NFCA Leadoff Classic! 🦁☀️
2026-02-05 - 2026-02-08 | Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex, 3050 Drew St, Clearwater, FL, 33759, United States
Mark your calendars: our Penn State Women’s Softball Team is heading to sunny Clearwater from Feb 5-8, 2026 for the 2026 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic at the Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex. This elite four-day tournament features top-tier competition, and our Lions are ready to bring the heat!
📍 Location: Clearwater, FL📅 Dates: Feb 5-8, 2026🎟️ Tickets: Purchase online now → Buy Tickets Here
Tampa Bay Penn State Alumni — this is our moment to shine! Deck out in blue & white, bring your Lion pride, and let’s rally behind our team. Whether you’re watching in person or streaming from home, let’s make some noise and show them Nittany Nation is watching!
#WeAre #NittanyNation #PennStateSoftball #TampaBayPSU #NFCA #Fastpitch #PSUPride

Chapter Super Bowl Party
2026-02-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Heinemann House, 6916 Arabian Road, Odessa, FL, 33556, United States

🚢💙 CRUISE FOR A CAUSE – FEBRUARY 2026 💙🚢
2026-02-15 16:00 - 2026-02-21 07:00 | FL
🚢💙 CRUISE FOR A CAUSE – FEBRUARY 2026 💙🚢Penn Staters — are you ready for sunshine, blue water, and Blue & White pride?
Join us for the Penn State Alumni Cruise for a Cause — a 6-night Caribbean getaway aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas sailing February 15–21, 2026 🌴⚓
This is more than just a vacation — a portion of all bookings benefits the Tampa Bay Chapter Scholarship Fund, helping tomorrow’s students become future alumni.
🎟️ Cabin Info:

Interior: from $590 pp

Oceanview: from $690 pp

Balcony & Suites: Inquire for pricing

Deposit: $500 per cabin (includes taxes)

📞 Booking or Questions?Crystal – (614) 915-4187Bill – (813) 545-7907
🌊 Let’s set sail with Penn State pride — and give back while we cruise.#CruiseForACause #WeAre #PennStateCruise #TampaScholarship #ForeverPennState

🍀🎲 Lions, Luck & Legacy — Penn State’s First Annual Casino Night Fundraiser!
2026-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Wild Rover Brewing Company, 13921 Lynmar Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33626, United States
Mark your calendars!📅 Thursday, March 12 · 7–10 PM📍 Wild Rover Brewing Co. – Westchase Tampa
Join Penn Staters, family, and friends for a St. Patrick’s Day–themed night of fun, food, games & giving — all benefiting the Penn State Tampa Scholarship Endowment 💙🦁
🎟️ Tickets are 50% sold out!🎰 8 Table Games · Music · Hors d’oeuvres · Cash Bar♣️ Optional Blackjack & Texas Hold ’em Tournaments
💼 Sponsorships:✅ Title Sponsor: SOLD OUT (Wild Rover Brewing Co.)✅ Tournament Tables: SOLD OUT🎰 6 of 8 Casino Table Sponsorships remain — $500 each!
Help us send more Tampa Bay students to Penn State through this unforgettable event.
📞 For tickets, sponsorships, or donations:Bill Weary – (813) 545-7907 | pennstatetampapresident@gmail.comVal Jablonowski – (203) 206-2600 | pennstatetampaendowment@gmail.com
🎟️ Reserve your spot today — this event will sell out!#WeAre #PennStateTampa #CasinoNight #LionsLuckLegacy #ScholarshipEndowment
