Come experience the best entertainment value in the Mahoning Valley with your group at a YSU football or basketball game! We offer affordable group rates and family-friendly promotions, plus extra benefits and experiences exclusive to groups.
Let our team at Youngstown State Athletics help make your corporate event, youth group outing, birthday party or other group event a memorable one! Groups must be 15 or more and need to be booked prior to game day. No group packages will be sold on gameday.
"Read your options at Stambaugh Stadium"
Ticket Prices
- Non-profit: $7 each
- For profit: $10 each
Football Group Options
- Join the Penguins on the field prior to kickoff as part of a children's high five tunnel, presented by Meijer.
- Have your group's name on the videoboard and a group photo taken before or after the game. Your group must be booked a week prior to gameday to be on the videoboard.
- Experience the fun and camaraderie of a tailgate party in the M-72 Hospitality Tent lot.
For more information, contact John Vargo in the YSU Athletics Ticket Office at (330) 941-2392 or jwvargo@ysu.edu.
Football Links
Scout Days
Scout groups of 15 or more are invited to join us for any Youngstown State home football game in 2025. Scout tickets are $10 each, which includes a Scout Day patch, and all other tickets are $7.
Youngstown State Cheer Day
Rally your cheer squad or spirit crew to join the YSU Homecoming Parade, plus enjoy an on-field experience at the parade. The event is open for all eight graders and under. Tickets are $10 per cheerleader and $7 for others in the group. The deadline is Oct. 17.
Basketball Group Tickets
Basketball Group Ticket Options
"94 feet of Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center Entertainment"
- Videoboard Recognition – Have your group recognized on the scoreboard. All groups will be on display for all fans to see.
- High-Five Tunnel, presented by Meijer –  Children can stand on the court and "high-five" the starting YSU players as they step onto the court.
- Facility Tour – Groups can take part in a pregame tour of Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center.
- Photo Opportunity – Children can get their pregame picture on the sidelines inside Beeghly Center.
Ticket Prices (groups of 15 or more)
Tickets, starting at $7 each, are based on availability and must be purchased prior to game day (or the last business day prior to game day).
For more information, contact John Vargo at (330) 941-2392 or jwvargo@ysu.edu in the YSU Athletics Ticket Office.
Additional Opportunities
- Halftime Performance - Take the court to highlight your performance group or youth basketball team as the featured act of the night. Contact Chris Sumner at cmsumner@ysu.edu or John Vargo jwvargo@ysu.edu to inquire how your group can get involved.
- National Anthem – Perform the National Anthem prior to a YSU basketball game. Send a sample of your singing to Chris Sumner at cmsumner@ysu.edu or John Vargo jwvargo@ysu.edu to be considered for an upcoming game.
- Penguin Party Deck – Have your group enjoy our Penguin Party Deck for YSU home basketball games this season. Contact Chris Sumner at cmsumner@ysu.edu or John Vargo jwvargo@ysu.edu to get your gathering booked.
Basketball Links
