Hokie ClubVirginia Tech football's homestand continues this weekend with a nonconference clash against Purdue on Saturday at noon ET. Gates open at 10 a.m.
The atmosphere should be electric once again, with the game being announced a sellout on Thursday, marking the second straight sellout this fall.
Get ready for gameday with five things to know for Tech's clash with the Boilermakers, who make their first appearance at Lane Stadium.
1. Wear Orange
This Saturday's contest will serve as the Hokies' annual Orange Effect game. Fans can order this year's T-shirt 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. Hall of Fame
This year's class of the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame will be recognized at halftime and features seven impressive athletes.
3. Parking
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.
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.
Hokie Village
Located on the turf soccer/lacrosse practice field off of Beamer Way, the complimentary event begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 11:15 a.m. Count Me In will play live music and fans can celebrate the HokieBird's birthday, all while enjoying 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 9:20 a.m.
March to Victory
The Marching Virginians lead the March to Victory from the Marching Virginians Center to Lane Stadium at approximately 10:30 a.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.