BLACKSBURG – Ahead of Virginia Tech football's 2020 season opener this Saturday, Sept. 26, Tech athletics has announced a number of virtual fan engagement opportunities in which fans can participate while they cheer on the Hokies from home.
Fans are encouraged to follow both the @HokiesFB and @hokiesports Twitter and Instagram accounts, along with the Virginia Tech Athletics Facebook Page, and use the hashtag #HokiesAtHome when posting to social media.
Fans should also update the HokieSports mobile app to ensure the latest version is installed in order to participate in a number of activities.
Hokie Lights presented by Coca-Cola
Fans will be able to virtually participate in Virginia Tech's iconic team entrance like never before through Hokie Lights presented by Coca-Cola. Located within the HokieSports mobile app, fans will receive a push notification as the team prepares to take the field in real time, at which point the phone's flashlight will start blinking to the sounds of the tunnel walk, "Let's Go - Hokies" stadium yell, and "Enter Sandman" while video content plays on the phone's screen.
At the conclusion of the Hokie Lights presentation, fans will have the opportunity to take a selfie with a custom Tech photo filter and share it on social media using the hashtag #HokiesAtHome.
The HokieSports mobile app for iPhone can be downloaded here, while Android users can download the app here.
Lane Stadium Virtual Sellout presented by Coca-Cola
The Virtual Sellout campaign is an initiative in partnership with Coca-Cola that gives Hokie fans the opportunity to purchase a virtual seat, row, or section in Lane Stadium while providing exclusive commemorative items and access. The goal is to sell at least 65,632 virtual tickets, thereby selling out Lane Stadium. Each virtual ticket option offers a variety of commemorative items, with every option offering the opportunity to win a VIP experience at a home football game in 2021.
All proceeds from the season-long Virtual Sellout campaign will go to support Virginia Tech student-athletes and help mitigate the forecasted budget deficit as a result of COVID-19.
To purchase a virtual seat, row, or section, click here.
Hokies Interactive presented by CMG Leasing
New this season, fans will be able to play along with the action as part of Hokies Interactive presented by CMG Leasing, the exclusive student housing partner of the Hokies. Housed within the HokieSports app and other digital platforms, fans can answer real-time questions during the game for a chance to win exclusive prizes. The questions are updated during every break in the action and will reflect the status of the game to that point, giving fans the chance to participate throughout the game.
The HokieSports mobile app for iPhone can be downloaded here, while Android users can download the app here.
Smithfield Sizzle Sweepstakes
Free bacon is back! Hokie fans can show off their dance moves virtually this season for a chance to win free bacon as part of the Smithfield Sizzle Sweepstakes. To enter, simply record a video of your best dance moves and upload it to your Instagram Story – don't forget to tag @hokiesports and use the hashtag #VTSmithfieldSizzle. One (1) lucky winner will be selected to receive free bacon from Smithfield during each home game.
To follow @hokiesports on Instagram and participate in the sweepstakes, click here.
Hokie Home-Gating Sweepstakes presented by Kroger & Coca-Cola
Instead of tailgating in a parking lot outside of Lane Stadium, Hokie fans are encouraged to bring the pregame atmosphere home this fall as part of the Hokie Home-Gating Sweepstakes presented by Kroger and Coca-Cola.
To enter, snap a photo of your home-gating set-up and share it on Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #HokiesAtHome. One (1) winner will be selected for each game, and will receive supplies from both Kroger and Coca-Cola to outfit their home-gate for the rest of the season.
Virginia Lottery Scratcher
Located within the HokieSports mobile app and on other digital platforms, fans can play a virtual scratch-off lottery ticket presented by Virginia Lottery. Each scratcher will contain a prize, with the grand prize being an exclusive experience at a 2021 Hokie football home game. Fans are encouraged to play weekly as more plays increases the chance of winning the grand prize.
The HokieSports mobile app for iPhone can be downloaded here, while Android users can download the app here.
Cutout Cam presented by Carilion Clinic
Hokie fans who have purchased a fan cutout will want to watch for this feature as different cutouts will be highlighted on social media during each home game as part of the Cutout Cam presented by Carilion Clinic.
Fan cutouts are still available for purchase by clicking here.
Touchdown Celebration presented by Coca-Cola
Tech fans everywhere will be cheering when the Hokies score a touchdown, and this season, fans can upload their celebration videos for a chance to be featured on HokieSports.com. To enter, simply record your touchdown celebration and upload it to social media using the hashtag #HokiesAtHome. One (1) winner will be selected during each game this season.
