Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Saturday marks the annual Maroon Effect, Military Appreciation and Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame game for Virginia Tech as the Hokies host Miami. Here's a quick rundown of information for fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game.
Social Link to Game Information
vthoki.es/Fan411Miami
Virginia Tech Gameday Fan Guide & Additional Parking Information
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* Football gameday parking will open at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17
Q. Are tickets still available?
A limited number of seats are still available - http://vthoki.es/MIAMItix
Q. How can I avoid purchasing counterfeit tickets?
The best choice to purchase tickets on the secondary market is visiting the official Virginia Tech marketplace at StubHub
Virginia Tech Police and Virginia Tech Athletics strongly suggest reviewing the following information on ways to spot counterfeit tickets: vthoki.es/TixAlert
Q. What time is the game and what time do stadium games open?
Saturday's game time is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Lane Stadium. Stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m.
The Ticket Office will open at 12:30 p.m. and Public Will Call opens at Gate 4 beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Q: What are the details for the Friday Night Block Party?
Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. in Lot 2 off Beamer Way for the Wendy's and Coca-Cola Freestyle Block Party. The event features Eric Paslay with special guest The Jared Stout Band. It is free admission to the concert and there will be free food from Wendy's as well as the Coca-Cola Freestyle Pod.
Fans will be able to park in Lot 5 (Chicken Hill) for the concert. Folding chairs will be permitted in the concert area, but coolers and other items that are prohibited on game days will also be prohibited for the concert.
Q: Any special other events this weekend?
There are a few additional Virginia Tech athletic events this weekend:
Friday – 7 p.m. – Women's Basketball vs. Monmouth, Cassell Coliseum – Tickets
Sunday – 3 p.m. – NCAA Tournament: Men's Soccer vs. Georgia State/Charlotte (TBD), Thompson Field – Tickets at the gate
Virginia Tech will also honor its 2018 Sports Hall of Fame class in a ceremony on Friday night and at halftime during Saturday's game. Joining the Hall of Fame this year are: Jessica Botzum Cockrill (swimming), Billy Holsclaw (football), Patrick Nyarko (men's soccer), Eddie Royal (football), Darryl Tapp (football) and Angela Tincher O'Brien (softball).
Q: What is the halftime entertainment?
Halftime will be performed by the Highty-Tighties in honor of Military Appreciation Day at Lane Stadium.
Q: What should I wear?
Show your Hokie pride by wearing MAROON for for the Virginia Tech SGA Maroon Effect game. Saturday will be moderate in Blacksburg. Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 40s before dropping to the low 30s overnight.
Q. What time does Hokie Village open and close?
A blast from Skipper will officially open Hokie Village at Noon on the field directly west of Lane Stadium across Beamer Way. Hokie Village closes at 2:45 p.m. Hokie Village will feature free Wendy's and the Coca-Cola Freestyle Pod. In addition, you can join your friends in Hokie Village for a game of Super Smash Brothers at the Nintendo Truck. There will be a face painter and several inflatables as well as the social media station.
Q. What weather can we expect for the game?
Saturday will be moderate with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation is around 10 percent. Sunrise is at approximately 7:01 a.m. and setting at 5:10 p.m. The day will cool off with lows in the low 30s at night. As always, check for updated forecasts and plan accordingly.
Q. What TV channel is the game on?
The game will be broadcast on ESPN with Mark Jones serving as the play-by-play announcer and Dusty Dvoracek as the analyst. Molly McGrath will be on the sidelines.
The game will also be available online through WatchESPN – https://es.pn/2OHw2y7 (subject to availability)
Q. How can I listen to the Hokies on the radio?
WBRW 105.3 FM will carry the game in Blacksburg
Follow this link for complete list of IMG Sports Radio Network Affiliates
Satellite Info: Sirius Channel 134 | XM Channel 194 | Internet Channel 956
Listen digitally through the HokiesXtra app or TuneIn
Q. How can I follow the Hokies online?
HokieSports.com will provide comprehensive coverage throughout game day, bringing you closer to the Hokies than anyone else can with photos, videos and insights from inside the team. In addition, @VT_Football on Twitter will have live pregame, in-game and postgame updates.
Q. When/where is "The Hokie Walk" taking place?
Team busses arrive at approximately 1:00 p.m. for The Hokie Walk. Head coach Justin Fuente and the team will walk from the outside the West Side of Lane Stadium on Beamer Way to the team locker room in the Merryman Center. Fans are encouraged to cheer on the team upon arrival.
Q: Are there any road construction or traffic flow changes that could impact my travel plans?
There is still some minor work being done with the new 460/Southgate Connector, but the project is mostly completely. However, the flow of traffic on game day has changed!
More information about the traffic flow can be found on the gameday central page - vthoki.es/Fan411Miami
Q: Will parking be more strictly enforced to provide access for emergency vehicles?
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.
Q: Where can I find info on Blacksburg Transit?
Blacksburg Transit offers service on all buses and shuttles on football game day(s). In addition to regular fixed-route service, Blacksburg Transit runs extra football buses on regular routes to facilitate large crowds. Blacksburg Transit also offers shuttle service from public parking at P2 (map), located at 3109 Prices Fork Road to Lane Stadium.
BT Access provides free ADA shuttle service for passengers with disabilities to and from Lane Stadium. Please call BT Access at 540-961-1803 for more details.
Football Shuttles begin three hours prior to kickoff and run for two hours after each game. Regular fixed-route service is suspended for two hours after each game so that those buses can be used to assist departing fans. All shuttles will leave from Washington Street, by Cassell Coliseum after the game. BT staff will be available in safety vests to direct passengers.
More information can be found by clicking this link. – Blacksburg Transit
Q. Do the Hokies have a Clear Bag Policy at Lane Stadium?
Yes, the Hokies instituted a clear bag policy prior to the 2016 season. The following are approved to be carried into Lane Stadium:
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x12"
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
Small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap and no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
For more information visit HokieSports.com - Link
Q. What items are restricted or permitted at Lane Stadium?
Lane Stadium has adopted several "best practices" that have been implemented at many major collegiate, professional and entertainment venues nationwide. Providing a safe environment for our guests remains an ongoing priority at Virginia Tech, along with increasing the comfort and efficiency of all individuals entering the facility.
Non-Allowable Items
In order to provide a more enjoyable experience and for the safety of all fans, the following items are not allowed in the stadium:
- Chair backs - Reserve a Hokie Stadium Seat by calling (800) 510-5614 or by logging on to hokieseats.com. Stadium Chair backs are also available on game day for $8.
- Smoking - including e-cigarettes - is restricted to the designated areas of the stadium
- Selfie Sticks
- Alcoholic Beverages or other beverages
- Audio or Video recording equipment
- Camera's with a detachable lens 6 inches or longer
- Coolers/Containers (unless containing medical supplies)
- Diaper bags
- Fireworks or any Explosive
- Folding chairs
- Food
- Illegal Drugs
- Large Bags or Backpacks
- Laser Pointers
- Noisemakers (Horns, whistles or artificial noisemakers of any kind)
- Pets (except service animals)
- Signs, Flags, or Banners
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
- Unmanned aircraft (drones)
- Weapons
PERMITTED ITEMS
The following items are permitted inside the venue:
- Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches
- Mobile phones
- Binoculars (without case)
- Seat cushions without arms, pockets and/or backs
- Radios with headsets
- Diapers and non-medically necessary items for babies and young children must be carried in a clear bag