Lane Stadium
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Below you will find a comprehensive description of the Virginia Tech Hokies' policies at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. It is the team's wish that all patrons have a safe and enjoyable experience, and we believe that these policies will aid in accomplishing that endeavor.

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ADA Information

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lane Stadium provides a safe and enjoyable event experience for all patrons.

Public ADA Parking
Accessible parking is available in the Oak Lane lot diagonally across from the Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ) House for a $30 fee via ParkMobile on the day of a game (see map). At the ADA lot, you will be given a pass by Virginia Tech staff to use the ADA bus service. You will not be allowed to board the ADA bus before or after the game without this pass. Please retain this pass for boarding before and after the game.

The ADA bus pickup will be at the stop sign outside the NW corner of that lot and will be labeled. It is strongly encouraged that users access the ADA lot from Prices Fork Rd via West Campus Dr. to Duck Pond Dr. and then to Oak Lane. Drop off and pick up post game will both be at the loop in front of the Southgate Center.

Tickets
If you are a person with a disability and desire special accommodations, please notify the ticket office well in advance of the game at (540) 231-6731 or 1-800-VA TECH-4 (800-828-3244).

Admission

All fans entering Lane Stadium regardless of age must have a valid ticket.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic beverages are sold at designated concession stands throughout Lane Stadium. Alcohol policies are as follows:

  • Underage drinking is prohibited.
  • Patrons must provide a valid ID to purcahse alchohol, regardless of age. Patrions with an ou-of-state license may be asked to provide a second form of identification.
  • There is a two (2) drink maximum per identification, per transaction.
  • Patrons under the age of 21 found in possession of alcohol will be reported to the police.
  • Patrons who are consuming alcohol and appear to be under the age of 21 must be prepared to show proper identification. If proper identification cannot be provided upon request, patrons will be reported to the police.
  • Patrons who are supplying alcohol to underage guest(s) will be reported to the police.
  • Patrons may be refused purchase at the discretion of concessionaire, police, stadium personnel or event staff.
  • No refunds will be offered for confiscated beverages.
  • Patrons are not permitted to leave the stadium with alcoholic beverages.
  • Alcoholic beverage sales will end at the of the end of the third quarter.
  • All concession stands are cashless and only credit cards will be accepted (more information).
Assistance

The stadium texting service is available to report issues. To discreetly report unruly behavior or security issues, fans are encouraged to text a brief description of the issue and location to (540) 739-0089.

ATMs

Lane Stadium is a cashless stadium and does not have ATM machines.

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Bag Policy

All guests will be subject to a search of their person and possessions prior to entering the stadium. All permissible bags, per the policy of the event, will be permitted into the stadium after a thorough inspection by a security representative. Guests should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by a security representative to shift and possibly remove the contents.

Lane Stadium strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags to the stadium. The stadium allows only certain types and sizes of personal bags or containers into the stadium, including:

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”.
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags that are 4.5" x 1” x 6.5" without a handle or strap may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.

Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or baby supplies after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Prohibited bags include purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs (any type including crossbody or belt bags with straps), cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, strollers, computer bags and camera bags, diaper bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size. All bags that exceed the stadium’s bag policy must be either taken back to your vehicle or disposed of. Any bags found outside the stadium may be collected and discarded.

Banners, Signs and Flags

Banners, signs and flags are not permitted in Lane Stadium.

Bus Service/Off Campus Parking

see Public Transportation

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Cameras / Electronic Device Policy

Guests are welcome to bring cameras without a detachable lens into the stadium for personal use only. Guests will not be permitted to bring any hard-sided cases into the stadium. Commercial use of photos without the express written consent of Virginia Tech Athletics is prohibited.

Guests are requested to avoid standing in the aisles while using cameras. Guests should not obstruct the views of others while taking pictures. Stadium Management reserves the right to remove any guests that do not cooperate with this policy.

Ticket holders are prohibited from transmitting or aiding in the transmission of any information, including but not limited to, any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information, about the game or event and any entertainment, attractions, warm-ups, practices, pre-game, post-game or between-action activities, promotions or competitions offered in connection with the game or event. The Stadium, Teams, Leagues and/or Event Promoter, and their respective assignees or affiliates are the exclusive owners of all copyrights and other proprietary rights in the game or event.

Cashless

Lane Stadium only accepts cards and contactless payment including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Code of Conduct

Lane Stadium's Code of Conduct was developed for all guests attending to enjoy their experience and act responsibly. Any guest in violation of these rules will be subject to ejection without refund. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated. These rules include but are not limited to:

  • Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Underage drinking
  • Actions that are harmful to or endanger others
  • Throwing items of any kind
  • Using foul or abusive language and/or gestures
  • Displaying inconsiderate behavior toward others
  • Disorderly conduct
  • Smoking in non-designated areas (see Smoking/Vaping Policy)
  • Sitting or standing in the aisleways
  • Entering or attempting to enter the field
  • Failure to follow instructions of stadium security personnel
  • Entering the stadium with any prohibited items
  • Accessing Lane Stadium without a ticket
Chairbacks

Reserve a Hokie Stadium Seat by calling (800) 510-5614 or by logging on to HokieSeats.com. Hokie Stadium Seats are also available on game day for $15.

Concessions

A variety of concession stands will be open. ID Policy: for alcohol purchase (21+), identification must be valid (not expired) and show: date of birth, signature and a photograph.

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Entrances

We highly encourage all guests to arrive early. Please allow extra time for the magnetometer screening, bag checks and ticket scanning.

To expedite your entry process, please ensure your ticket is downloaded on your phone before arriving to the ticket scanning pedestal. All pedestals are self-scan. For any customer service needs, the box office (near Gate 4) will open two hours before kickoff.

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First Aid Rooms

First aid rooms are located throughout the stadium near sections 106, 126, 202 and 232. Patrons can ask for assistance from event staff, law enforcement officers, or rescue squad members stationed at various portals around the stadium.

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Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call

Patrons with ticket issues who purchased their tickets through the Virginia Tech Athletics Ticket Office should visit the indoor ticket windows located in the lobby of the South Tower of Lane Stadium (next to Gate 4). The ticket office opens two (2) hours before kickoff. Patrons who purchased tickets on the secondary market or through private individuals will need to reach out to the seller if they are experiencing ticket concerns.
 
Public Will Call and Player Guest are located next to Gate 4 on the west side of Lane Stadium at the outside windows. Will Call opens three (3) hours prior to game time and remains open through the end of the first half. ID is required. All other windows open two (2) hours prior to game time.

Recruit Will Call is located at Gate 2 outside of the South End Zone. Visiting Team Will Call is located at the ticket booth outside of of Gate 2 in the South End Zone. ID is required. These locations open two (2) hours prior to game time and close at the end of the first quarter.

If available, game day tickets are on sale at the stadium two (2) hours prior to the game. If available, future game tickets are sold at the Lane Stadium ticket office at the inside windows of the South Tower by Gate 4 until one hour prior to kickoff.

General Ticket Information

Every person must have a ticket, including infants.

Times and dates of games are subject to change.

The athletics ticket office is not responsible for tickets that are lost, stolen or mailed to a second party. No refunds or exchanges are permitted if the game is played.

If you are a person with a disability and desire special accommodations, you must notify the ticket office well in advance of the game. Due to demand for ADA accommodations, a copy of your current dated DMV paperwork or hang tag displaying your name and motor vehicle assigned number is required at the time of your order.

Gates
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We encourage you to review the stadium map to locate the gate nearest to your seat.

All gates open two hours prior to kickoff.

Public Gates Gate 1, 2, 3 South
Gate 4, 5 West
Gate 6 Northwest
Student Gate Gate 7 Northeast
Home Team Player's Guest Service Gate 4 West
Recruits Gate 2 South
Visiting Team Player's Guest Gate 2 South

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Handicap Seating

see ADA Information

Handicap Parking

see ADA Information

Hokie Club Parking

Designated parking lots on campus are reserved for Hokie Club members on football game days (see map). Parking in these lots requires a valid parking pass that is mailed before the beginning of the season to qualifying Hokie Club members. Opportunities to purchase a season parking pass for home football games is a benefit of Hokie Club membership and all parking passes are assigned according to the Hokie Club Point Priority System. Hokie Club members are limited to one parking pass per membership.

On football game days, a valid parking pass is required for entrance into these parking lots. Upon entering, parking passes must be visibly displayed on the vehicle's rear view mirror and must remain visible at all times while the car is in the parking lot. Vehicles without a valid parking pass are subject to being ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. Lost, misplaced or stolen parking passes will not be replaced, and parking passes are not available on game day. Tailgating is permitted in designated parking lots on game day. Tailgating must be confined to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Please do not block roadways or sidewalks. Parking lots will be monitored throughout the game. Additional parking information for football is available on the Parking Services website.

For safety reasons as well as emergency access if necessary, the following are NOT PERMITTED in the parking lots:

  • Throwing objects – This includes, but is not limited to, footballs and frisbees.
  • Blocking the roadway – Placing tables, chairs, cornhole boards or other items that may extend into the roadway beyond the bounds of the parking space provided is not permitted.
  • Blocking the sidewalks – The sidewalks must remain open for pedestrian travel.
  • Sound Systems / Noise amplification – This includes bands and DJ equipment.
  • Cutting, removing, or destroying the boundary ropes or signs.
  • Destroying landscaping or fencing.
  • Underage drinking.

Improper Use Of Parking Passes
All cars in the donor lots must keep their parking pass displayed at all times, or be subject to towing.

The owner of the pass is responsible for any violations of the policy due to someone using the pass. I.E. if you lend it out or sell it and there is a violation, you, as the owner of the pass, are responsible.

Because of the survey feedback, we will increase parking lot security and enforce the existing tailgating policy. In an effort to address the issues of parking space infringement and crowds spilling into the roadway, a line will be painted behind each parking spot in lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. We request this line be the extension limit for your tailgate. Encroaching beyond the line will result in an infraction of the tailgating policies. This will ensure that we are keeping the roadway clear for emergency vehicles and that no one gets hit or run over.

Hokie Club Parking Rules

In the event that you are in violation of any of the tailgating rules, the following penalties will be enforced:
 
Tailgating Infraction Penalties 

  • 1st offense: you will receive an oral warning from security personnel. Additionally, an email will be sent to you regarding the violation.
  • 2nd offense: you will receive another oral warning from security personnel. Additionally, you will receive a letter and a phone call from a Hokie Club representative regarding the violation.
  • 3rd offense: you will receive a written infraction notice from security personnel. Additionally, you will receive a letter from the Athletics Director and the Hokie Club Executive Director indicating that your parking eligibility has been revoked for the remainder of the current season. In addition, for the next season, you will not be eligible to purchase a parking pass in Hokie Club donor lots. You would however, be eligible after one year to regain your parking privileges provided you remain in good standing with the Hokie Club.

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Lost and Found

Lost and found is located at the Ticket Office on the west side of Lane Stadium, beside Gate 4 (south tower). For questions about lost items during the game, please ask any staff member.

After the game, all lost and found items will be available at the Squires Welcome Center the following business day.

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Maps

Parking Map
Seating Map

Merchandise

Merchandise/Souvenir stores are located on the west side, across from section 111, and in the south end zone concourse near section 205. As a reminder, all stores only accept cashless forms of payment.

Metal Detectors

As part of Virginia Tech’s commitment to ensuring the safety of and providing a secure environment for all attendees, walk-through metal detectors will be implemented at all entrances at Lane Stadium. This is a common practice at many major sports and event venues across the country, and the selected VT partner works with major sporting events throughout the year. Fans are asked to follow the guidance provided from security screening personnel. Touchless walk-through metal detectors will be used at all Lane Stadium gates. Fans will proceed through metal detectors prior to having their tickets scanned for venue entry. Entrants will not need to remove items such as belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes or other small objects. Please proceed through the detectors at a normal pace. If additional screening is necessary, security staff will ask the individual to proceed to a secondary screening area, where they will be asked to divest themselves of certain items and pass through again until clear. Those who have prohibited items will have to dispose of them or return those items to their cars before entering the facility.

Mobile Tickets

All tickets for the event are mobile tickets. Please make sure to download your tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving on campus. View our mobile ticketing guide for information on how to download tickets to your mobile phone.

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Parking

See RV/Camper Parking, Handicap Parking, Hokie Club Parking Lots, Parking MapPublic Parking

Parking Lot Hours of Operation
Saturday Games Arrival Departure
Parking Lots (Donor/Public) 7 a.m. Saturday 7 a.m. Sunday
RV's (Donor) 5 p.m. Friday Noon Sunday
RV's (Public - Duck Pond) After 5 p.m. Friday Before Noon Sunday
Non-Saturday Games Arrival Departure
Parking Lots (Donor/Public) After 3 p.m. game day Before 6 a.m. following day
RV's (Donor) After Noon game day Before 6 a.m. following day
RV's (Public - Duck Pond) After 3 p.m. game day Before 6 a.m. following day
Public Transportation

Blacksburg Transit (BT) will run an expanded schedule on game days. BT fare is free to all riders. To plan your bus trip or to find out more information about service during an event, please visit ridebt.org or contact Blacksburg Transit by calling (540) 443-1500.

Getting to the Game
All BT routes (except Two Town Trolley) will drop off at Transit Center Loops, located near the Perry Street garage. Once at the Transit Center, board the Campus Shuttle (CAS). The CAS will drop off at stops near Cassell Coliseum.

Leaving the Game
The Campus Shuttle (CAS) will depart from Cassell Coliseum and drop off at the Transit Centre Maroon Loop. From there you can transfer to your route in the Maroon Loop. The Orange Loop closes two (2) hours after kickoff.

Postgame Traffic Pattern

Football Post Game Traffic Pattern

Prohibited & Permitted Items

All persons entering the stadium are subject to search. To protect the safety of our patrons, players, officials, artists, and staff, the following items are prohibited. Prohibited items will not be accepted at the stadium entrances for safekeeping.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Coolers/Containers/Bags (unless medical supplies and prior approved)
  • Purses
  • Fireworks / Explosive / Weapons (including guns and pocket knives with blades longer than 4")
  • Illegal drugs; follows state and campus guidelines
  • Laser pointers
  • Noisemakers (horns, whistles, cow bells, turkey calls, etc.)
  • Outside food or beverage
  • Pets (except service animals with documentation)
  • Signs, flags, banners
  • Smoking/Vaping (allowed in designated areas only)
  • Strollers
  • Umbrellas
  • Unmanned aircraft (drones)

PERMITTED ITEMS
The following items are permitted inside the venue:

  • Binoculars and cameras (without case and/or detachable lens)
  • Radios with headsets
  • Seat cushions without arms or backs

(See also, Bag Policy)

Public Parking

Public Parking is available on game day for $30 in designated parking lots on campus: Prices Fork Parking Garage, North End Center Parking Garage; Ag Quad, and Squires.

All public parking lots on campus are cashless. Payments must be made via the ParkMobile app.

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Re-Entry Policy

There is NO re-entry at Lane Stadium.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located beneath all permanent stands and can be reached by exiting any portal.

Family/Special Needs restrooms are located in the following locations: behind section 127 (east side); behind section 205 and 509 in the south end zone, and behind sections 115 and 107 on the west side.

RV/Camper Parking

Hokie Club members who have purchased parking passes for RVs are located either in Lot 3 or 16. Parking passes must be purchased in advance.

Public RV parking is available at Duck Pond Overflow lot and the student remote lot (Smoot Drive in the Corporate Research Center). The Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport also has RV parking, please contact them directly at (540) 231-4444.

The lots controlled by Parking Services start at $200 per weekend and are sold a first-come, first-served bases. Passes must be purchased online prior to your arrival. Visit Parking Services for more information.

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Seating Chart

A seating chart of Lane Stadium/Worsham Field can be found here.

Security Screening

To ensure a safe environment for the public, fans, employees, teams, artists and contractors entering Lane Stadium are submit to search and screening protocols that are in place. Please cooperate fully with the staff to ensure a smooth entry. Lane Stadium security personnel and management reserve the right to confiscate items that may cause damage to the facility, endanger guests or disrupt the event. Guests who violate the policy or decline to be searched may be denied entry or ejected from the stadium.

see also Metal Detectors

Smoking/Vaping Policy

Virginia Tech is committed to providing a smoke-free environment in all facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Smoking/vaping WILL NOT BE PERMITTED on the concourses, seating areas, field, restrooms or portals leading to the seating area. Smoking is permitted at Gates 1S, 6S, 7S and 3.

Souvenirs

see Merchandise

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Tailgates, Corporate/Professional

Corporate/professional tailgates are not allowed, and no corporate signage is permitted at any time unless prior written approval by the Department of Athletics and Virginia Tech Sports Properties has been obtained. All tents must be removed by noon the day following a game.

Tailgates, Parking Lots

see Hokie Club Parking

Tailgates, Full-Service & Hospitality

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Virginia Tech tailgate experience at our prime location steps away from the stadium. Full of passionate fans, our meticulously organized tent layout ensures you'll be right in the midst of the action. More Information

Tents

All tents must be removed by noon the day following a game.

Tickets

see Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call

Timing

Parking Lots Open: see chart
Beamer Way Closes: Three and a half (3.5) hours before kickoff
Hokie Village Opens: Three and a half (3.5) hours before kickoff
Stadium Gates Open: Two (2) hours before kickoff
Alcohol Sales End: End of third (3rd) quarter

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Venue Policies

Tickets & Scanning
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Fans having issues with ticket scanning should visit the Virginia Tech Athletic Ticket Office located near Gate 4 for assistance. Customers assume all risks for tickets purchased through a source other than Virginia Tech.

Mobile Ticketing Step-By-Step Instructions
Claim, Manage and Transfer Digital Tickets

No Re-Entry
Fans cannot leave the stadium and be readmitted.

Cashless Transactions
All transactions inside Lane Stadium are cashless.

No Smoking
Virginia Tech is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in and outside of Lane Stadium except in designated areas - Gates 1S, 6S, 7S and 3.

Alcohol Sales
The sale of alcohol inside Lane Stadium will end at the end of the third (3rd) quarter.

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Weather Policy

The event will continue, rain or shine, though inclement weather could cause event delays. Please come prepared for the weather. Umbrellas are prohibited.

Will Call

see Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call