Penn State Football Introduces Facial Recognition Ticketing

Penn State football has implemented a new optional facial recognition ticketing system for fans entering Beaver Stadium this season.

Attendees of the Nittany Lions’ 2026 season opener can choose to use this express entry method, which requires them to log into their Ticketmaster account, take a selfie, and enter through designated gates E or F.

The initiative is a collaboration with Wicket, a Massachusetts-based software company, which assures users that their facial data will be securely protected and not shared with third parties. Participants must be at least 13 years old to utilize this feature.