Hokie ClubVirginia Tech football will open the 2025 season in dramatic fashion, taking on SEC foe South Carolina in the Aflac Kickoff Game. The game will take place on Sunday, Aug. 31, at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, as part of college football’s return on Labor Day weekend.
This Week 1 matchup promises to be one of the most exciting games of the season, and fans won’t want to miss a moment of the action. While kickoff time and TV broadcast details will be announced in May, now is the time to start preparing for securing your spot at this memorable event.
Priority Access for Hokie Scholarship Fund Donors & Season Ticket Holders
For Hokie Scholarship Fund donors and season ticket holders, there’s an added incentive – renew your football season tickets and membership by March 1, 2025 to maximize your chances of securing tickets to this marquee event. The ticketing process for this game will be similar to bowl game procedures, with Hokie Scholarship Fund donors and season ticket holders receiving priority based on their donor rank. Tickets will go on sale in March (subject to change) with more specific details being shared in the near future.
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Season Tickets = Increased Chances for Tickets
Not a current season ticket holder, but want to increase your chances of attending this exciting neutral-site opener? By purchasing your 2025 season tickets, which include seven home games at Lane Stadium, you’ll not only guarantee your spot in the stadium for each home game but also improve your eligibility for this high-demand neutral-site contest.
Last season, every home game sold out for the first time in 12 years, so securing your season tickets now ensures you don’t miss out on a single home game. Don’t wait – get your tickets today to enjoy exclusive benefits and access to the best seats in Lane Stadium!
Hokies vs. Gamecocks
Virginia Tech and South Carolina have a storied rivalry, having squared off 20 times in their history. The last meeting took place in 1991 in Columbia, but this season’s clash promises to be noteworthy, marking the first neutral-site matchup between the two schools in nearly 100 years.
Since the conception of the BCS/CFP eras, Virginia Tech has participated in six neutral-site season openers, including the 2017 game versus West Virginia at FedExField. Now, the Hokies return to the neutral-site spotlight, ready to kick off the season in front of thousands of passionate fans.
2025 Schedule
On Monday, ACC Network will reveal the schedules for all of its ACC teams. The show will take place from 9-11 p.m. ET, with the first hour also being simulcast on ESPN2. Sign up to be notified once the Hokies’ schedule drops, delivered right to your inbox.