BLACKSBURG – With the calendar turning to February, the Virginia Tech athletic department announced on Tuesday an array of gameday experience elements that fans can expect when attending baseball games at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park during the 2022 season.
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- Ballpark Access
- Ticket Plans & Pricing
- Mobile & Cashless Ticketing
- Cashless Concession Stands
- Fan-Friendly Concession Pricing & Alcohol Sales
- Clear Bag Policy
- Indoor Mask Mandates
- Gameday Parking
- Theme Games, In-Venue Promotions & Giveaways
- Maroon & Orange Memories
BALLPARK ACCESS
Gates and ticket booths at English Field will open 90 minutes before first pitch on gamedays.
TICKET PLANS & PRICING
Season Ticket Flex Plans are currently on sale for access to Tech's five ACC home series against Pitt (March 18-20), NC State (April 8-10), Miami (April 14-16), Louisville (May 13-15) and Duke (May 19-21). To view pricing options and to purchase season tickets, fans may CLICK HERE to enter Tech's ticketing portal, or click here to learn more information.
Individual tickets for Tech's ACC home games, to be made available at a later date, are priced at $10 while youth ages 6 to 18 are set at $5 (children ages 5 and under are free). Virginia Tech students receiving tickets through the student lottery portal may also access home games for free.
As during previous years, all non-conference home games, including the Hokies' non-conference weekend series, will remain free to the general public. Seating for all home games at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park – for both conference and non-conference games – is general admission.
MOBILE & CASHLESS TICKETING
As announced on Aug. 8, Virginia Tech athletics has transitioned to mobile ticketing for all athletic events in an effort to provide a more convenient, sustainable and secure gameday experience.
The majority of Tech baseball season tickets, partial plan and single-game tickets will be delivered digitally. English Field premium seating areas will remain distributed as physical tickets. Fans are strongly encouraged to download their tickets before arriving at the ballpark to guarantee the quickest entry experience possible. All walk-up ticket sales on gameday will move to cashless payment and will require a debit or credit card for purchase.
With the introduction of an enhanced HokieSports mobile app and My Account portal, managing tickets on a mobile device has never been easier. For complete details, including step-by-step instructions and FAQs, please visit HokieSports.com/Mobile Tickets.
CASHLESS CONCESSION STANDS
In efforts to improve the flow and speed of transactions, English Field concession stands will move to cashless payment this season and will require a debit or credit card for purchase. This practical adjustment, designed to minimize wait times, eliminates the exchanging and handling of currency as the overwhelming majority of concession stand purchases are already made via credit card.
Fans who do not have access to a debit or credit card should consider buying a prepaid card at Kroger in advance of the game. To those who wish to still pay in cash, the Hokie Shop will have a limited amount of gift cards available for cash purchase.
FAN-FRIENDLY CONCESSION PRICING & ALCOHOL SALES
After debuting at Lane Stadium this fall, fan-friendly concession pricing will be implemented at English Field this season. Fans can expect to find classic gameday items like hot dogs, popcorn, nachos, Coca-Cola fountain drinks and bottled water available for $2.50 each.
Additionally, select beer and seltzers will continue to be available for purchase at English Field. All fans will be required to show proper identification to purchase any alcoholic beverages. Alcohol will be sold until the start of the seventh inning on gameday.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Virginia Tech's clear bag policy remains in place for English Field. This policy helps provide a safer environment for spectators and expedites fan entry into the ballpark. Approved bags are limited to:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12'' x 6'' x 12''
- 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, please visit HokieSports.com/ClearBag.
INDOOR MASK MANDATES
In keeping with current guidelines related to wearing masks at university events, Virginia Tech will require masks regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status for all indoor spaces at English Field, including all press-level premium suites. Masks may be removed when people are actively eating or drinking; masks will not be required for all outdoor spaces.
Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will not be required to attend a home event at English Field.
GAMEDAY PARKING
Fans accessing English Field on gameday are encouraged to use free parking in Lot 16 ("The Cage"), located northwest of the stadium along Duck Pond Drive. Fans parking in public lots other than Lot 16 on Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. will need to pay to park using the university's ParkMobile platform. Click here to learn about ParkMobile.
For parking-related questions, please email parking@vt.edu or call (540) 231-3200.
THEME GAMES, IN-VENUE PROMOTIONS & GIVEAWAYS
Fans can expect a number of themed games this season, including Military Appreciation, Harry Potter Day, Boy Band Night, Sandlot Night and more. Tech's Hammer Time home run celebration will return in 2022 while Hokie Kids' Club members and Virginia Tech faculty & staff members will also have unique experiences at select games.
A number of notable in-venue promotions will return to Tech home games this season at English Field with the addition of a live in-venue host at select games. Giveaways this season will include foam Hammer Time sledgehammers, baseball trading cards, beanies, T-shirts and more.
Click here for more information on Tech baseball promotions.
MAROON & ORANGE MEMORIES
Fans will once again be able to purchase exclusive experiences to enhance their gameday through Maroon & Orange Memories. To access the platform, download the HokieSports mobile app and use the menu in the top left corner. Experiences for Tech baseball will be made available closer to the season.