Football Promotions
* All promotions are subject to change at any time for any reason, and quantities indicated are while supplies last. *
Thank you for your interest in Virginia Tech Football! See below for promotions and fan experience elements scheduled at Lane Stadium, Worsham Field, for the 2026 season. If you have any questions, feel free to email VTMarketingPromotions@gmail.com. For complete gameday information, please refer to the Lane Stadium A-Z Guide. Go Hokies!
RECURRING ACTIVATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Maroon & Orange Memories
Elevate your gameday experience by taking advantage of unique behind-the-scenes opportunities and special fan moments at and around Virginia Tech Football home games. Check out Maroon & Orange Memories here, which go on sale in the summer. Experiences are available for purchase until three business days prior at 5:00 p.m. ET—Wednesdays for Saturday games—with the exception of videoboard messages which go off-sale one week prior to gameday.
Effect Games
Virginia Tech Football will announce Effect games in the summer.
Hokie Effect is a program through the Undergraduate Student Senate (USS) that designs and sells spirit shirts for select games at Virginia Tech. The Effect games encourage fans to wear select colors for select games in an effort to showcase school spirit. The purchase of official Effect merchandise helps fund student-athlete initiatives and the USS.
Tickets for Troops
Support our heroes through Virginia Tech's Tickets for Troops initiative by donating in $25 increments—matched by Virginia Tech Athletics—to provide football game tickets to veterans and active-duty service members. Learn more and find out how to donate.
Hokie Village
Join us at the nation's best pregame fan fest area, Hokie Village! The fan fest area features live music, food trucks, free photo stations and giveaways, sponsor booths, inflatable activities, and more before every home football game. Admission to Hokie Village is free, with the fan fest area opening 3 hours 30 minutes prior (or 9:00 a.m., whichever is later) and closing 45 minutes prior to game time.
March to Victory
Participate in the pregame parade with the Marching Virginians as the Hokies head into Lane Stadium for the game! March to Victory begins at the MV Center (821 Southgate Dr) beyond Lot 5 and travels through Lot 2 before entering through the south side of the stadium. The march begins approximately 90 minutes prior to game time.
In-Venue Host Bailey Angle
Back for another season, In-Venue Host Bailey Angle will take the field during each home game to keep fans entertained and engaged through every quarter of the action. Students are encouraged to arrive early in Lane Stadium due to the general admission nature of the student section and to join Bailey for pregame contests exclusively for students!
DJ TMMPO
Paris 2024 Summer Olympics USA House DJ and Hokie alum DJ TMMPO is back! DJ TMMPO will keep the fans up and moving with featured hits and Hokie fan favorites all season long.
Fireworks Shows
Pyro Shows is the proud presenter of all fireworks and special effects at home Virginia Tech Football games. The pyrotechnics company boasts more than 50 years in the industry, providing custom shows for multiple ACC and SEC football partners.
Pregame & Halftime Band Shows
Be sure to be in your seat 25 minutes prior to game time for the pregame band show! Featuring fan favorites and ceremonial traditions, the pregame show also includes the military salute honor and national anthem with flyovers and pregame demonstrations when possible!
Celebrity Stadium Yell
Join a select Virginia Tech celebrity for the Stadium Yell during every home game in Lane Stadium.
Shout!
You won't want to miss the tradition of Shout! during the first quarter break. Custom-made for each home game with Virginia Tech highlights, fan moments, viral pop culture clips, and more, Shout! is a fun, unforgettable moment for all fans in Lane Stadium.
Fan Experience Surveys
After every home game, fans are invited to share feedback through our fan experience surveys. Insights gathered will help guide improvements and elevate the gameday atmosphere for years to come. If you have additional feedback, please reach out to us directly at VTMarketingPromotions@gmail.com.
GAME-BY-GAME ACTIVATIONS
Saturday, Sept. 5 vs. VMI at 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network
Back in Blacksburg
Welcome home, Hokie Nation! Dive into everything that makes Virginia Tech and Blacksburg so special for the first football Saturday in Lane Stadium. Experience the gameday traditions, our local community, the long-standing rivalry with VMI, and the new era of Virginia Tech Football during the highly-anticipated home opener.
Youth Sports Night
Are you a part of a team, squad, or unit that loves Tech football as much as you love competing? Check out the Youth Sports Night offer.
Marching Virginian for a Day
Enjoy the halftime band show featuring the Marching Virginians and hundreds of local high school band members! More information and group tickets for MV for a Day.
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Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Old Dominion at noon on The CW
Salute to Service
As part of Virginia Tech Athletics' overall initiatives to recognizing military commitment and service on campus and in our community, Hokie fans are invited to join us in honoring military service members, recognizing the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and ROTCs, and supporting our military community at home and abroad. In addition, the Salute to Service initiative includes appreciation for first responders and our hometown heroes, including healthcare workers. Join us in saying "thank you" to the heroes in your life on this special day!
State Employees Appreciation Day
Employees who work for the Commonwealth of Virginia are encouraged to attend this game! For the special group offer and more information, click here.
Faith & Family Day
Are you a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and dedicated to playing sports alongside your faith? Make the trip to Blacksburg for the game by checking out the group offer.
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Friday, Oct. 2 vs. Pitt at 7 p.m. on ESPN
Fall Family Weekend
Mark your calendars for Fall Family Weekend 2026! Occurring Oct. 2 – 4, Fall Family Weekend is a time for families to reconnect and be in community with other proud Hokie families in Blacksburg. For a full slate of events during Fall Family Weekend 2026, click here.
Team Fastrax
The largest professional parachute demonstration team in the world is coming back to Lane Stadium! Make your way to your seats before the pregame show begins so you can join Hokie Nation in welcoming back the skydivers of Team Fastrax.
Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026
Join us as we welcome the Class of 2026 inductees of the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame on the field during halftime. The Class of 2026 will be announced in the summer. For more information and the full list of inductees, click here.
Healthcare Appreciation
Virginia Tech Athletics is proud to recognize those who work in healthcare during this game! For the special group offer and more information, click here.
Local Colleges Night
Are you a current student or alumn of a local college in southwest Virginia? show your school pride alongside the Hokies as we celebrate Local Colleges Night during this Friday night contest. For the special group offer and more information, click here.
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Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Georgia Tech
2026 Homecoming
Join Hokie Nation as we celebrate Homecoming all week long with activities for students, alumni, community members, and friends. Stick around for the halftime band show featuring the Marching Virginians and a special halftime Homecoming ceremony. Click here for more information on Homecoming 2026 at Virginia Tech.
Alumni Bands Day
It's a special day in Lane Stadium as we welcome home former band members of the Marching Virginians and Highty-Tighties. Be sure to catch their pregame and halftime band shows, featuring their alumni, at the game.
Ranger Run
As part of Homecoming 2026, members of the Ranger Company run the game ball for 100 miles around campus during the week. We welcome these members as they end the run by presenting the game ball to the officials prior to kickoff.
Educators Appreciation
Educating the leaders of tomorrow is no small feat. If you're a tech or educator, explore the special group offer and learn more.
Scouts & 4-H Day
Involved in the Scouts or in a 4-H chapter? Bring your group to Lane Stadium! For the special group offer and more information, click here.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 vs. Stanford
Ag Day, presented by Virginia Farm Bureau
Make your way to Lane Stadium for Ag Day as we dive into all things related to agriculture! Presented by Virginia Farm Bureau, the special event includes a petting zoo at Hokie Village, Ag Day facts throughout the game, and more.
Veterans Day
Join us in honoring our military veterans at Lane Stadium with special experiences and opportunities around gameday. This game will also highlight Virginia Tech Athletics' partnership with the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) and Tickets for Troops program.
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Don't miss the pregame performance by the elite aerial demonstration and competition team, the U.S. Army Golden Knights! This annual tradition stems from a proud partnership between Virginia Tech Athletics, the Army ROTC, and the Golden Knights.
FFA Day
We're inviting all dedicated members of FFA in southwest Virginia to Lane Stadium for Ag Day! For the special group offer and more information, click here.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation
All Virginia Tech staff and faculty are invited to Lane Stadium for this special gameday! For the group offer and more information, click here.
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Saturday, Nov. 28 vs. Virginia
Smithfield Commonwealth Clash
Cheer on the Hokies in the year-long battle for points in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash and the gameday battle for the Commonwealth Cup.
Senior Day
Celebrate our graduating Hokies during this gameday! Join us pregame in Lane Stadium as we celebrate graduating student-athletes along with student support staff. We'll also take some time during the game to recognize additional student support staff.
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GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Fan Guide
For more information on prohibited items, concessions, seating, stadium amenities, and other common gameday topics, fans are encouraged to visit the Lane Stadium A-Z Guide.
Gameday
All regular season football home games are played at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field (185 Beamer Way). Virginia Tech's clear bag policy is in place for all home games. Please visit the Lane Stadium A-Z Guide for complete details. No outside food or beverage is permitted at Lane Stadium. In addition, fans will proceed through walk-through metal detectors for venue entry. Fans do not need to remove items such as belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes, or other small objects.
Parking & Tickets
Fans looking for more information on tickets and parking may click here. For complete information on mobile tickets, click here.
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Sportsmanship Policy
The ACC and Virginia Tech promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racist, or sexist comments, or any other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, team representatives, or other spectators will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the site of competition. Also, consumption or possession of tobacco products is prohibited. Thank you for your help in making each home Virginia Tech Athletics event a positive experience for all participants and attendees.

