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Your Guide For Cheap Eating At THON 2026

If you’re planning on heading over to the Bryce Jordan Center at any point to take part in THON weekend, there’s a good chance you’re going to end up hungry. Not to worry, though, we’ve got you covered with the full 2026 THON eating guide.

Centre Court

Center Court has all the basics. Head over to portals 5-8 for all your standard stadium foods, from chicken tender baskets to jumbo hot dogs.

  • $3 Penn State Bakery baked goods
  • $3 bagel with cream cheese/muffin
  • $4 soft pretzels/candy/mixed fruit cup
  • $5 jumbo hot dog
  • $6 french fries
  • $6 nachos
  • $10 cheeseburger
  • $10 chicken sandwich
  • $10 italian sausage
  • $10 meatball sub
  • $10 cheese/pepperoni pizza
  • $12 mozzerella bites w/ marinara sauce
  • $14 chicken tender basket
  • $3 Aquafina bottled water
  • $4 juice/chocolate milk
  • $5 Gatorade/Propel
  • $5 regular soda
  • $7 large soda

Fast Break

If you’re looking to satisfy your grilled cheese craving, Fast Break is the option for you. It’s the only concession that offers grilled cheeses, but that’s not all. You can find it located at portal 25, and a smaller version at portal 27.

  • $2 pickle
  • $4 grilled cheese
  • $4 tomato soup
  • $3 Aquafina bottled water
  • $5 bottled soda

Spotlight BBQ

For a BBQ twist, make your way over to portal 22, where you’ll find all the brisket/pulled pork options the BJC has to offer.

  • $6 mac & cheese
  • $12 brisket/pulled pork sandwich w/ fries
  • $12 brisket/pulled pork loaded fries
  • $12 brisket/pulled pork mac & cheese
  • $12 fried chicken/Nashville hot chicken sandwich
  • $3 Aquafina bottled water
  • $4 juice/chocolate milk
  • $5 Gatorade/Propel
  • $5 regular soda
  • $7 large soda

Pick & Roll

For a quick self-checkout option, Pick & Roll is located at portal 14 and offers a variety of grab-and-go snacks, along with pre-made sandwiches.

  • $2 pistachios
  • $2.50 nuts
  • $3 Cliff bar/Kind bar/fig bar
  • $3 chips
  • $3 Penn State Bakery baked goods
  • $4 candy
  • $4 juice/chocolate milk
  • $4 fruit cup
  • $5 Naked juice
  • $5 Pure Leaf tea
  • $5 Celcius
  • $5 ice cream mimi
  • $5 gluten-free hotdog
  • $6 Starbucks doubleshot
  • $8 Deli Express/York Street sandwiches
  • $8 ice cream sandwich
  • $10 gluten free hot sandwiches
  • $10 Creamery ice cream pint

Chickies & Pete’s

The exclusive vendor of Crabfries at the BJC is located at portal 32. You can also pick up a cheesesteak here if you’re feeling extra hungry.

  • $12 Crabfries
  • $2 side of creamy cheese sauce
  • $14 Philly cheesteak
  • $3 Aquafina bottled water
  • $5 bottled soda

Auntie Anne’s

Aunite Anne’s is a staple at Penn State. To grab a pretzel, or two, head over to portal 2. They also offer frozen lemonade’s with different flavored mixers to spice it up.

  • $2 dips
  • $7 original pretzel
  • $7 cinnamon sugar pretzel
  • $8 pepperoni pretzel
  • $7 original frozen lemonade
  • $8 flavored mixers

Acai Bar

The acai bar located at portal 2 is exactly what it sounds like, nothing but acai bowls. You can choose between seven different toppings to add to your bowl.

  • $12 acai bowls

Berkey Creamery

Penn State’s very own Berkey Creamery stand is located at portal 3. Seventeen different flavors are being offered in half and full pints.

  • $3 Penn State Bakery baked goods
  • $5 minis
  • $8 ice cream sandwiches
  • $10 pints
  • $3 coffee/hot cocoa

House Of Hoagies

Well, folks, if you’re in the mood for a hoagie, you know where to go. Located at portal 10, House of Hoagies offers three different sandwiches: ham, turkey, and Italian with either provolone or American cheese. A gluten free option is also avalible.

  • $3 Penn State Bakery baked goods
  • $4 candy
  • $4 popcorn
  • $10 large popcorn
  • $10 walking taco
  • $12 hoagies
  • $4 Aquafina bottled water
  • $4 Pure Leaf tea
  • $5 Gatorade/soda

Nuts For You

Craving nuts? Head over to portal 19 for just that.

  • $3 Aquafina bottled water
  • $5 bottled beverages
  • $6 kettle corn/cotton candy
  • $6 small nuts
  • $9 large nuts

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Ryan is a sophomore from Yonkers, New York. He also covers New York Rangers hockey for Forever Blueshirts. A diehard fan of the Rangers, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Celtics (weird combo, he knows), you can reach him at [email protected].

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