Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – With the start of the fall sports season approaching, the Virginia Tech athletics department announced Friday, Aug. 19, an array of gameday experience elements that fans can expect when attending men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball events this season.
THOMPSON FIELD ACCESS (Women's and Men's Soccer)
Gates at Thompson Field will open 60 minutes before kickoff on gamedays. Thompson Field is located at 867 Washington St SW.
CASSELL COLISEUM ACCESS (Volleyball)
Doors at Cassell Coliseum will open 60 minutes before first serve on match days. Cassell Coliseum is located at 675 Washington Street SW. Entry will be on the west side of Cassell.
TICKETS
Admission to Virginia Tech regular season men's soccer, women's soccer, and volleyball games is free with no tickets required for entry into the venue.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Virginia Tech's clear bag policy remains in place for women's soccer, men's soccer, and volleyball home events. This policy helps provide a safer environment for spectators and expedites fan entry into the venue.
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 and to view a list of prohibited items, please visit HokieSports.com/ClearBag.
CASHLESS CONCESSION STANDS
All concessions sales are cashless at all venues, requiring a debit or credit card for purchase. This minimizes wait times and eliminates the exchanging and handling of currency. 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.
In addition, concessions will include menu options at fan-friendly prices, similar to years previous. Alcohol is not served at men's soccer, women's soccer, or volleyball.
PARKING
Fans are encouraged to park in Lot 1 (Coliseum West Lot) near Lane Stadium and Thompson Field, or Lot 2 (Stadium Lot) near Lane Stadium. However, fans parking in these public lots 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 more information on campus parking, click here. 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 across all of our fall Olympic sports. Additionally, fans can enjoy entertainment of a live emcee at select home games this season!
Men's Soccer
- Friday, Sep. 16 vs Wake Forest at 7:30 PM - Party at the Pitch: Come out for a family-friendly doubleheader at Thompson Field! Women's Soccer plays Pitt at 5 PM followed by Men's Soccer at 7:30 PM.
- Friday, Oct. 14 vs Pitt at 5:00 PM - Men's Soccer Homecoming Weekend Match: Fans that arrive early will receive a Men's Soccer giveaway while supplies last!
- Friday, Oct. 28 vs Duke at 6:00 PM - Senior Night: Come out and support our seniors in their last home game!
- Click here for the full men's soccer promotions calendar.
Women's Soccer
- Sunday, Aug. 21 vs. Indiana at 12:00 PM - Welcome Home Hokies! Join us for our fall home season opener with the Hokies at Thompson Field! The first 200 students can pick up a free t-shirt while they last.
- Saturday, Oct. 1 vs. North Carolina at 7:00 PM - Mental Health Awareness Night: Join the Hokies in our effort to break the stigma and raise awareness surrounding mental health and resources.
- Thursday, Oct. 13 vs. Virginia at 8:00 PM - Commonwealth Clash during Homecoming Week: Visit Thompson Field as the Hokies take on in-state rival Virginia!
- Click here for the full women's soccer promotions calendar.
Volleyball
- Friday, Sep. 16 - Mental Health Awareness Match: Come out and help us break the stigma!
- Friday, Sep. 30 vs Boston College at 6:00 PM: Big Hokie Energy Match: Students bring that Big Hokie Energy and arrive early for a FREE t-shirt while supplies last!
- Friday, Oct. 7 vs NC State at 6:00 PM: Dig Pink! Support our student-athletes as they Dig Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness!
- Friday, Oct. 28 vs UVA at 6:00 PM - Commonwealth Clash and Halloween with the Hokies: Come out and trick-or-treat with the Hokies! Enjoy a night that includes free candy, a costume contest, and face painting. It's also Senior Night so come early and support your Hokies Volleyball seniors!
- Friday, Nov. 25 vs Notre Dame at 1:00 PM - Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer: Help our Hokies fight against pediatric cancer!
- Click here for the full volleyball promotions calendar.