BLACKSBURG — In coordination with state public health officials, the Atlantic Coast Conference and university officials, Virginia Tech Athletics has announced plans to welcome ticketed fans to Tech baseball contests beginning with the North Carolina series scheduled for March 5-7 at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park.
In order to accommodate fans and to comply with public health guidelines, Virginia Tech is implementing numerous changes to its gameday policies.
The health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans is the top priority in Virginia Tech Athletics' planning and preparation for allowing ticketed fans into the ballpark. Among numerous safety measures, fans will be required to wear face coverings while in attendance. Physical distancing will also be mandatory.
Beginning with this weekend's Top-25 showdown between the No. 24 Hokies and the No. 25 Tar Heels, seating capacity will increase to 1,000 at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park.
Virginia Tech Athletics officials remind fans plans for the remainder of the 2021 season are subject to change as updates to public health guidelines related to the spread of COVID-19 are made.
TICKETS
After accounting for the families/guests of student-athletes and coaches for each team, approximately 700 tickets will be made available on a first come, first served basis for conference games to the general public and students. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for those under 18. All tickets purchased will be single game. Nonconference games will continue to be free, just like in previous years.
Those interested in purchasing single-game ACC tickets may do so with cash or card day of game at the ticket office located at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park. The ticket office opens 60 minutes prior to first pitch, in conjunction with the gates. Ticket sales will end at the completion of the second inning.
Current students interested in attending may claim a free digital student ticket by accessing the student ticket page. Once claimed, students will need to either download the mobile ticket to their phone, or print out the print at home ticket to be scanned at the gate. Student tickets are not available at the box office, but must be claimed through the link above. Tickets will be available the day of the game only, and right up through first pitch. Once they are all claimed, the student allocation is sold out.
If you are currently a Terrace Club Table Holder or Suite Holder at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park, you will receive communication directly from Jennifer Skaggs.
If you are interested in purchasing a table or suite (if available) on a single game / series basis, please email PremiumSeating@vt.edu for more information and to get on the waiting list.
ENTRY AND ACCESS
Fans and media will not have access to the field or team areas, which will be limited to student-athletes, coaching staff, essential personnel and umpires who are in ACC testing protocols. Temperature screenings will be done prior to entry.
All facility entrances will open one hour prior to first pitch, and fans may sit within their own pods, but should socially distance from other pods. Face coverings must be worn at all times, except for when actively eating and drinking.
PARKING
Free parking is located across the street from English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park.
Tailgating is not permitted on campus for the 2021 baseball season. Virginia Tech Athletics encourages fans without tickets to enjoy the game from home in order to help minimize the number of people on campus.
CONCESSIONS
There will be a limited menu of concessions available at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park for all games.