Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG — The Virginia Tech football team will open the 2031 season against Wisconsin in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Aug. 30, 2031, the university announced Wednesday. The Hokies and Badgers were originally scheduled to face off at Lane Stadium on Sept. 12, 2031, but will now kick off on college football’s opening weekend.
“In today’s ever-changing landscape of college football, opportunities like the Duke’s Mayo Classic allow us to maximize exposure, drive viewership and generate revenue that directly supports our student-athletes,” said Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock. “Playing in Charlotte positions Virginia Tech to take advantage of the evolving environment of the sport while showcasing our program on a national stage.”
The originally scheduled Lane Stadium contest will be replaced by an additional home game later in the season.
While the game has been relocated, the arrangement remains advantageous for Virginia Tech. This schedule change allows the Hokies to keep six home games and schedule marquee matchups, while adding an attractive opening weekend to maximize viewership and visibility.
Tech is scheduled to play Wisconsin in Madison in 2032. The Hokies and Badgers have never met on the gridiron.