2023-10-25 12:02:54
For the most pertinent things ahead of Thursday’s game
Football
10/25/2023 8:00:00 AM
Following its open week, Virginia Tech football returns to Lane Stadium on Thursday and plays host to Syracuse. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET, with gates opening two hours out at 5:30 p.m.
A limited number of tickets remain for this much anticipated match-up, following four consecutive sellouts. Lock in your spot.
Get ready for gameday with five things to know for Tech’s clash with the Orange.
1. Skydivers & Enter Sandman
Right before the game starts, Team Fastrax skydivers will jump into Lane Stadium. Prior to each jump, Team Fastrax dedicates its performance to a fallen warrior. Thursday’s performance is dedicated to Command Sergeant Major Timothy Bull-Yard of Thonton, West Virginia. Command Sergeant Major Bolyard died on Sept. 3, 2018 serving our country in Afghanistan.
College football’s most iconic entrance will take place at night and also include pyro right by the tunnel, showcasing the excitement of Hokie Nation.
2. Enjoy the Pregame Festivities
There is a lot happening in Blacksburg on Thursday, and we want you to be equipped to partake in it all.
Hokie Village
Located on the turf soccer/lacrosse practice field off of Beamer Way, the complimentary event begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 6:45 p.m. Fans can enjoy food trucks and drinks available for purchase. For the 2024 season, chairbacks will be installed in sections 1-6. The chairbacks will be available in Hokie Village, allowing fans to get acquainted with the change ahead of next year.
Hokie Walk
Hokie Nation will be able to welcome the Hokies as they arrive at Lane Stadium. The buses will arrive on Beamer Way outside of Lane Stadium at approximately 4:50 p.m.
March to Victory
The Marching Virginians lead the March to Victory from the Marching Virginians Center to Lane Stadium at approximately 6 p.m. Joined by members of the HighTechs, Corps of Cadets and Skipper, the march leaves the Marching Virginians Center at the top of Chicken Hill, winds through Lot 5 on to Sterrett Drive between Lots 2 and 3 and finishes along the sidewalk outside of South End Zone into Lane.
3. Parking Lots Info
Due to the game falling on a weekday, parking lots will open later than normal at 3 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive around 3 p.m. Beamer Way will close to traffic at 4 p.m.
4. Parking and Postgame Traffic Patterns
Football parking and tailgating on gameday is a valued commodity, and it becomes extremely significant as we welcome the entire Virginia Tech community to campus. Therefore, to ensure that each game day Alex Reed has a positive and safe tailgating experience, the following rules should be adhered to. Click here to learn more regarding postgame traffic patterns.
5. Your Phone Being Prepared is Crucial
Be sure to download your mobile ticket to your wallet before you arrive at the stadium. This eliminates the variable of not having strong WiFi around the stadium and not being able to download it. Click here for more information on downloading mobile tickets.
Fans can download their tickets through the new, improved HokieSports app. They must update the app on their phone if they are an iOS user, or if they are an Android user, they must redownload the HokieSports app on its own, instead of updating, to be able to download their tickets via Virginia Tech Athletics. Fans can download the HokieSports app here.
Lane Stadium will continue to be a mobile-first and cashless venue when it comes to ticketing and concessions. Once inside, only a credit or debit card will be accepted at the concession stands for those wanting to purchase food and drink. There will be a limited number of pre-paid cards available for purchase with cash at the Hokie Shop trailer in Lot 4 outside of Lane Stadium.
Have tickets and can’t make the game? Mobile tickets can be easily transferred to peers or can also be listed with peace of mind on SeatGeekthe official secondary ticket marketplace of Virginia Tech Athletics.
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