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Holuba Hall is the primary indoor practice facility for the Penn State football team, as well as a seasonal competitive home for both the Nittany Lion men's and women's lacrosse programs. Featuring a 120-yard, full-utility turf field, the 118,000-square-foot facility boasts the requisite space necessary for hosting large-scale events while remaining an integral part of Penn State's practice and competitive infrastructure.

Opened during the 1986-87 academic year, Holuba Hall was named after the Holuba family in recognition of their philanthropic gifts to the Penn State Athletics and University communities. The facility has undergone numerous renovation and enhancement projects over the years and now features a state-of-the-art audio/video system, improved lighting and high-quality field turf geared toward ensuring the best competitive and training atmosphere for Nittany Lion student-athletes.

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Facts & Figures

Year Opened1986

Facility built in 1986 and named in 1987 on behalf of the Holuba family for their philanthropic contributions to Penn State.

Square Footage118,000

A massive indoor space featuring a 120-yard turf field geared toward supporting Penn State football, as well as countless additional Nittany Lion programs.

Through the Years: Holuba Hall

From its dedication in the 1980s to becoming an invaluable multi-purpose home for Nittany Lion football, and all of Penn State Athletics, learn more about Holuba Hall's history below.
Holuba Hall opening and dedication1986-87

Holuba Hall opening and dedication

Opening during the 1986-87 academic year, Holuba Hall provided invaluable indoor training space for Nittany Lion student-athletes.

The early years1987-2003

The early years

Following the opening of Holuba Hall, the space featured two 80-yard turf fields that allowed multiple position groups to train simultaneously in an effective manner.

Two-field setup2003-12

Two-field setup

The early 2000s saw Holuba Hall undergo turf and lighting enhancements to improve the space while maintaining the two-field setup.

Turf replacements & modernization2012-16

Turf replacements & modernization

From 2012 to 2016, Holuba Hall saw yet another round of turf enhancements that eliminated the two-field setup in favor of a 120-yard traditional football field.

Renovation, lighting and technological enhancements2016-Present

Renovation, lighting and technological enhancements

The modern Holuba Hall features a state-of-the-art audio/video system, enhanced lighting and modern amenities geared toward improving the training and competition environment.