Five Things to Know – Hokie Hi: Weekend at Home

Blacksburg is gearing up for an exciting weekend as Virginia Tech Athletics hosts Hokie Hi: Weekend at Home, with a variety of events taking place across its vibrant athletics village.

Get ready for the big weekend by reading below.

1. PMSI Spring Game
Virginia Tech football's annual spring game, presented by PMSI, takes place on Saturday at Lane Stadium at 3 p.m. ET, with gates opening two hours out at 1 p.m. Below are key items to know heading into the matchup.

Ticketed  
The Orange versus White contest will be ticketed, with general admission tickets being $10. Purchase tickets today to see a glimpse of the Hokies’ new offensive and defensive schemes. Fans buying day-of Saturday will need to purchase online.

Tap-And-Go
Virginia Tech Athletics has implemented NFC technology for game tickets, allowing fans to tap their smartphone on the ticket pedestal by the gates and/or doors to increase efficiency for the process of entering the stadium. Fans are encouraged to download their ticket to their phone ahead of arriving at the stadium. Click here for the steps to do so and more information on mobile ticketing.

Seating
Seating is available in the West, South (lower) and North areas. The East and Upper South stands will be closed.

How to Follow
The game will not have coverage on TV, similar to majority of ACC football programs’ spring games, with a one-hour show featuring behind-the-scenes interviews throughout spring ball to be shown at a later date instead. Virginia Tech Sports Network will be on air, with wall-to-wall coverage from Bill Roth, Mike Burnop and Zach Mackey. Click here for more information to listen.


2. Parking
Paid Parking 
Parking in the lots surrounding the stadium (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) will be available for $25 per pass. These lots will be general admission with lots opening and monitored beginning at 8 a.m. Print at home passes will be delivered digitally. ADA parking is in Lot 3. Parking passes must be purchased in advance, parking pass sales will end Friday evening.

Complimentary Parking
Free parking is available in additional campus lots. Click here to view the map.

Road Restrictions
Due to the Run in Remembrance beginning at 9 a.m., Beamer Way will close at 8 a.m. and will not reopen until after the spring game. Access to Lot 1 will only be available via Washington Street. Due to road closures for the run, Lot 1 will open at noon. Click here to view the map for the run.

Parking Spots
Specific numbered spots will not be available for the Spring Game. However, you will still have access to park in the designated Lot 1-5 areas, and spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. Enjoy the Pregame Festivities
Run in Remembrance
Start your Saturday on campus as the 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance will begin with a moment of silence at 9 a.m. to honor and remember the vibrant lives of the 32 students and faculty who were tragically taken from us in 2007. The event's 3.2-mile loop around the Blacksburg campus passes various iconic landmarks and ends at the April 16 Memorial. Registration is still open for this year's 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance.

Hokie Walk
Hokie Nation will be able to welcome the Hokies’ football team as they arrive at Lane Stadium on Beamer Way at approximately 12:45 p.m.

While Hokie Village won’t be hosting pregame activities, Virginia Tech Athletics is excited to bring the spirit to other areas. Pregame events will be held at the baseball, lacrosse and softball venues.


4. Other Sporting Events
Don't miss your chance to watch other Virginia Tech teams this weekend, with baseball, lacrosse and softball all competing at home. Lacrosse and softball games are free admission, while baseball contests are ticketed.

On Saturday, lacrosse will get things started at noon against No. 11 Syracuse at Thompson Field. No. 25 baseball faces No. 9 Florida State at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park in a doubleheader, beginning at noon and No. 12 softball takes on Notre Dame at Tech Softball Park in a doubleheader, beginning at 1 p.m.

Baseball is back in action on Sunday at noon against Florida State in the series finale, while softball closes it out against Notre Dame at 6 p.m.

In case inclement weather arises, check each sport accounts’ X profile to stay up to date on if game times change. You can follow those accounts by clicking each profile – @HokiesBaseball, @HokiesLax and @HokiesSoftball.

Check out the promotions for all of the games by clicking here.

5. Hokie Way Auction
The second annual Hokie Way Auction is live until noon on Monday, April 14. Click here to register and bid on exclusive items and experiences up for auction, including memorabilia, tickets, private dinners with coaches and more to support the NIL interests of Virginia Tech student-athletes.