Hokie ClubVirginia Tech football is back at Lane Stadium on Saturday and plays host to Pitt, marking its first ACC contest of the season. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET, with gates opening two hours out at 6 p.m.
The atmosphere should be electric once again, with the game being announced a sellout. Fans still seeking ticket options for the matchup are encouraged to visit SeatGeek, the official secondary marketplace of Virginia Tech Athletics.
Get ready for gameday with five things to know for Tech's clash with the Panthers.
1. Wear White
This Saturday's contest will serve as the Hokies' annual White Effect game. Fans are encouraged to wear white and can order this year's T-shirt and hat online, although shipping is not guaranteed prior to gameday, or pick one up on Saturday from the Hokie Shop's trailer in Lot 4.
2. Flyover
Virginia Tech Athletics is pleased to announce that the flyover for the game, as part of Military Appreciation, will be from 7-7:10 p.m., starting at Upper Quad with the Corps of Cadets and ending over Hokie Village. This allows fans to enjoy this tremendous demonstration of America's airpower that otherwise would not be able to happen during a game that starts later at night. We give our thanks to the United States Air Force for making this possible.
3. Parking and Postgame Traffic Patterns
Football parking and tailgating on gameday is a valued commodity, and it becomes extremely significant as we welcome the entire Virginia Tech community to campus. Therefore, to ensure that each game day guest has a positive and safe tailgating experience, the following rules should be followed. To learn more about postgame traffic patterns.
4. Enjoy the Pregame Festivities
There is a lot happening in Blacksburg on Saturday and we want you to be equipped to partake in it all.
ACC Network
The ACC Network has its show The Huddle go to games throughout the fall and Virginia Tech will be hosting the show for the second time this season. Featuring its talented group of studio hosts and analysts, the show will take place in the semi-circle in front of Cassell Coliseum on Beamer Way. There will be live show appearances, free giveaways, games and more. The ACC PM crew will be on the air on Friday from 4-7 p.m., while The Huddle's tailgate portion will take place on Saturday from noon-8 p.m.
Hokie Village
Located on the turf soccer/lacrosse practice field off of Beamer Way, the complimentary event begins at 4:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:15 p.m. Billy "T" Wilde Band will play live music and fans can enjoy food trucks and drinks being made available for purchase.
Hokie Walk
Hokie Nation will be able to welcome the Hokies as they arrive at Lane Stadium once again this year. The buses will arrive on Beamer Way outside of Lane Stadium at approximately 5:20 p.m.
March to Victory
The Marching Virginians lead the March to Victory from the Marching Virginians Center to Lane Stadium at approximately 6:30 p.m. Joined by members of the HighTechs, Corps of Cadets and Skipper, the march leaves the Marching Virginians Center at the top of Chicken Hill, winds through Lot 5 on to Sterrett Drive between Lots 2 and 3 and along the sidewalk outside of South End Zone into Lane.
5. Your Phone Being Prepared is Crucial
Be sure to download your mobile ticket to your wallet before you arrive at the stadium. This eliminates the variable of not having strong WiFi around the stadium and not being able to download it. For more information on downloading mobile tickets.
Fans can download their tickets through the new, improved HokieSports app. They must update the app on their phone if they are an iOS user, or if they are an Android user, they must redownload the HokieSports app on its own, instead of updating, to be able to download their tickets via Virginia Tech Athletics. Fans can download the HokieSports app here.
Lane Stadium will continue to be a mobile-first and cashless venue when it comes to ticketing and concessions. Once inside, only a credit or debit card will be accepted at the concession stands for those wanting to purchase food and drink. There will be a limited number of pre-paid cards available for purchase with cash at the Hokie Shop trailer in Lot 4 outside of Lane Stadium.