Public skating sessions are open to all ages and skill levels. Figure or hockey skates may be worn, and both are available for rent.

Public Skate Pricing

Purchase a punch pass and save on admission!!

Purchase a 10-session public session punch pass for $90 by clicking here: Purchase Membership

Public Skating Rules

• You must have skates to be on the ice. 
• Children may not be carried on the ice.
• Strollers are not permitted on the ice.
• The center of the ice, inside the cones, is reserved for private lessons from one of the Pegula Ice Arena staff instructors.
• No jumping is allowed during public skate sessions.

Click HERE to view upcoming public skates.

If you're interested in reserving the ice for your next event or booking a birthday party during a public skating session, visit the Events Menu.

Freestyle is open ice available to figure skaters. 

Open Freestyle: Skaters Basic 1 and above and Adult 1 and above

Freestyle Sessions Rules

• Hockey skates NOT permitted.
• Private lessons can occur during a freestyle session, only with a member of the Pegula Ice Arena Pro Staff.
• Freestyle sessions vary per week. 

Freestyle Sessions Pricing

Purchase a punch pass and save on admission!

Purchase a 20 session punch pass (one punch for each 30-minute session) by clicking here: Purchase Membership

Click HERE to view upcoming freestyle sessions.

Adult Open Skate is open ice available to skaters 18 years and older.

Adult Open Skate Rules

• No jumping or private lessons permitted.
• Intended to be a relaxed skating environment.
• Both hockey and figure skates permitted.
• Adult Open Skate sessions vary per week, depending upon Varsity schedules and time of year.

Adult Open Skate Pricing: $15

Purchase a 10 session punch pass (one punch for each session) by clicking here: Purchase Membership

Click HERE to view upcoming adult open skate sessions.

Sticktime is open ice throughout the week for hockey players to work on their skills. 

Sticktime Session Rules

• A helmet and gloves are required to participate.
• Only Pegula Ice Arena staff coaches can give lessons during sticktime.

Sticktime sessions vary per week. 

Sticktime Sessions Pricing

Purchase a punch pass and save on admission!

Purchase a 10 session punch pass (one punch for each session) by clicking here: Purchase Membership

Click HERE to view upcoming Sticktime Sessions.

Pegula Ice Arena offers Learn to Play introductory classes for hockey players. Skaters receive hands on instruction and receive a "report card" outlining the skills they have accomplished along with a recommendation for what level to register for next. Skaters can register for one of 5 levels starting at Hockey 1 and progressing through to Hockey 5.

Hockey 1 & 2 focus on the fundamentals of skating, while Hockey 3, 4 and 5 introduce hockey gear, skills, drills and development.

It is recommended that skaters register for the level their coach suggests they sign up for on their report card.

Required equipment

Hockey 1 & 2: Helmets, gloves and skates are required (Bike helmet and winter gloves are permitted). Elbow and knee pads recommended.

Hockey 3, 4, 5:  Full protective gear required.

Learn to Play Pricing

To view upcoming classes, click here: Activity List

Equipment is available to rent at Pegula.

For questions regarding Learn To Play classes, please email pegulaicearena@psu.edu. 

The Nittany Lion Development Program (NLD) offers an in-house hockey experience for 8U, 10U, and 12U Skaters. The program will have two practices a week focused on fundamental ice hockey skills. Practices will consist of a mix of skills and drills along with a wide range of games. This program is designed to get players ready for the next steps in their hockey career.

Fall Session: September through December

Spring Session: January through April

To view upcoming classes, click here: Activity List

For questions regarding NLDP, please email pegulaicearena@psu.edu. 

To see if there are any upcoming clinics, click here: Activity List

Full protective hockey gear is required. 

Hockey Clinic Pricing: $18

For questions regarding Hockey Clinics, please email pegulaicearena@psu.edu. 

Pegula Ice Arena offers figure skating classes for ages 2.5 to adults of all levels. Our programs are part of Learn to Skate USA and sanctioned by United States Figure Skating (USFS). Classes are offered in 6-week sessions throughout the year. 

Skaters Ages 3-5: Snowplow Sam 
Skaters Ages 6-16: Basic Skills 
Skaters Ages 17+: Adult Learn to Skate 

*For skaters under 3 years old, please contact pegulaskating@psu.edu about our special pre-school aged classes.*

All skaters are required to join Learn to Skate USA. 
Learn to Skate USA Membership: 

• Membership is $18.50 for annual membership.
• Membership year is June 30-July 1. 
• To purchase a membership, please go to Learn to Skate USA.
• A membership number is required to complete Learn to Skate class registration. 

Learn to Skate Pricing

To view upcoming classes, click here: Activity List

Some Helpful Resources for Beginning Skaters:

• First Day of Skating
• How to Dress Like a Skater
• Safe Skating Rules
• Ice Skating! Let’s Get Started

For any questions on figure skating programs offered at Pegula Ice Arena, please call 814-865-4102 or email PegulaSkating@psu.edu.

The Youth and Adult ASPIRE program are designed to help skaters transition from the beginning skating levels to more advanced skating elements. ASPIRE programming includes on-ice and off-ice programming. Available to skaters Pre-Free Skate and above, and Adult 4 and above.

To view upcoming classes, click here: Activity List

For any questions on the ASPIRE program offered at Pegula Ice Arena, please call 814-865-4102 or email PegulaSkating@psu.edu.

Pegula Ice Arena's Pro Staff offers private lessons for all levels of skaters throughout the week. 

• Private lessons can take place during public skating or freestyle sessions. Only Pegula Ice Arena’s Pro Staff may give lessons during public skating or freestyle sessions. 
• The skater, or interested party, must contact the instructor of their choosing directly.

For additional questions about our coaches or private lessons, please email PegulaSkating@psu.edu.

Pegula Ice Arena has a variety of spaces available to host your next social event, business meeting, networking function, corporate party, or any other event! We look forward to hosting you in the beautiful Pegula Ice Arena.

If interested in hosting your event at Pegula Ice Arena, please send an inquiry to pegulaicearena@psu.edu or call us 814-865-4102. 

Both NHL-size sheets of ice are available to rent on an hourly basis, as scheduling permits. The ice can be rented out for skating, hockey, curling, and even broomball!

If interested in renting ice time at Pegula Ice Arena, please contact pegulaicearena@psu.edu or call us at 814-865-4102.

Our birthday parties are booked during select public sessions. The public session schedule for the upcoming month is published around the middle of the current month. Once the schedule is released, bookings will open for the available party dates.

Guests have use of the party room 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the public session. The room will be decorated and have the paper products out and cupcakes plated when guests arrive. If you have a pizza package, the pizza will arrive 30 miutes before the session starts. Outside food and drink is not permitted; goodie bags may be handed out to guests as they leave the party. For safety reasons, helium balloons, candles and piñatas are not permitted in the facility. Skate aids are not available during public skates.

All party packages include admission, skate rentals, cupcakes (3 dozen), bottled water and juice pouches, themed tablecloths, plates, napkins for eighteen guests (birthday guest of honor is included in the eighteen count). The specific packages are listed below (if you are at the arena, there is a look book at the skate rental counter that shows various package set ups). There are two levels – cupcakes only or cupcakes with pizza (6 pizzas cut in 8 or 10 slices). Packages range from $350-$550. The maximum seating capacity for each party room is twenty-one guests; additional guests are $25 each.

Hockey Valley also includes goalie photo stand in, goodie bags with hockey ducks, hockey stick pencils and candy, and premium centerpieces. There is also the option to choose Gatorade for a beverage instead of juice pouches.

Glow Crazy also includes glow sticks, bracelets and necklaces, glow glasses, centerpieces, and wall décor. There is also the option to choose Gatorade for a beverage instead of juice pouches.

Hip Hip Hooray also includes an inflatable unicorn as part of the décor.

Classic Birthday has no additional add ons.

If interested in booking a party at Pegula Ice Arena, please email us at pegulaicearena@psu.edu or call the arena at 814-8654102.

State College Youth Ice Hockey Association (SCYIHA)

The State College Youth Ice Hockey Association is the local travel hockey program. 

Click here if you are interested in joining or learning more about SCYIHA Travel Hockey.

State College Ice Hockey Club

The State College Ice Hockey Club is for State College High School students to play for their school. 

Click here to learn more about State College Ice Hockey Club.

Nittany Hockey League (NHL)

The Nittany Hockey League is a local adult hockey league. 

Click here if you're interested in joining or learning more about NHL.

Happy Valley Special Hockey (HVSH)

The mission of Happy Valley Special Hockey is to remove barriers so that individuals with disabilities may participate in the sport of hockey in an inclusive, positive and supportive environment and use the game to develop characteristics such as dependability, self-reliance, confidence, concentration, service to others, and personal accountability.

Click here to learn more About HVSH.

Penn State Student Figure Skating Club (PSSFSC)

The Penn State Figure Skating Club is for Penn State students of all skill levels and abilities.

Click here to learn more about the Penn State Student Figure Skating Club.

Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club (NVFSC)

Click here to learn more about The Nittany Valley Figure Skating Club.

Penn State Curling Club

Penn State Curling Club is a registered competitive club sport at Penn State that travels intercollegiately in the USA College Curling National Tournament. From October to February, PSCC competes in tournaments called bonspiels to earn points that will qualify them a spot in the National Championship in March.

Click here to learn more about Penn State Curling Club.

Nittany Valley Curling Club  (NVCC)

Nittany Valley Curling Club is the community curling club serving the central PA and State College area.

Click here to learn more about Nittany Valley Curling Club.

Email us at pegulaicearena@psu.edu to let us know you want to sign up for our newlsetter! 

About the Arena

The Pegula Ice Arena is a premier ice facility for the community as well as home to Penn State's men's and women's ice hockey teams. The facility was brought to fruition by an initial $88 million donation - the largest in University history - from Terry and Kim Pegula, who, through their gift, helped Penn State realize its goal of Division I hockey. At the ceremonial groundbreaking on April 20, 2012, the Pegulas added $14 million to the project to lift the total donation to $102 million.

The state-of-the-art amenities have allowed Pegula Ice Arena to host national ice shows, National Hockey League pre-season games, and the 2022 NCAA Women's Hockey Frozen Four, with another Frozen Four coming in 2026.

Today the Pegula Ice Arena is open 350 days a year with millions of visitors through the building each year. From lessons, to youth tournaments, public skating sessions and college hockey games, there's always something going on at Pegula Ice Arena!

FACTS

• Construction Groundbreaking: February 2012
• Ceremonial Groundbreaking: April 20, 2012
• Building Opening: September 9, 2013
• Capacity: 5,704 (Arena rink); 300 (Community rink)
• Size: 200,000 square feet

PARKING

• Penn State Men's Hockey Game Parking
• Penn State Women's Hockey Game Parking
• Pegula Ice Arena Non-Game Day Parking

DIRECTIONS

LIVEBARN

Pegula Ice Arena is now a LiveBarn Venue. If you can’t make it to the rink, you can still stay connected by watching all events Live and On-Demand.

LiveBarn is a subscription service that allows you to watch events Live or On Demand for 30 days. Your subscription allows you to watch streams from any LiveBarn- installed venue across the US & Canada.

10% DISCOUNT- PROMO CODE- peg1-live

• Save and share 30 second highlights
• Download entire games/practices
• Tag highlights while watching live, in-venue

Existing subscribers can update their profile to our venue’s promo code. 
For more information, visit livebarn.com. Download the LiveBarn iOS App or the LiveBarn Android App for easiest mobile viewing- or the LiveBarn tvOS on AppleTV for home theatre viewing. 

*Excludes all NCAA activity*

Click here to sign up for LiveBarn.

Skate Sharpening

Skate sharpening is available at Pegula Ice Arena! Please bring skates to the Skate Rental Desk inside Gate C of Pegula Ice Arena. 

Skate Sharpening Pricing

Click here for Penn State Men’s Ice Hockey tickets.

Penn State Women's Ice Hockey is free admission.