Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech Football’s 2026 Spring Game presented by Eagle Construction is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, with an afternoon kickoff time to be determined. The game will be free admission and open to the public.
Head coach James Franklin will open his inaugural season in Blacksburg with a reshaped roster that blends an experienced core of returning Hokies with an influx of transfers and a highly regarded recruiting class, expected to bolster depth and competition across the lineup.
Eighteen early enrollees from the program’s 22-member 2026 signing class will arrive on campus for the spring semester and take part in spring practice. Ranked No. 24 nationally by 247Sports, the class marks Franklin’s 14th consecutive top-25 recruiting haul.
“The spring game will be our first chance to take the field in front of our fans.” Franklin said. “When Hokie Nation shows up, it sends a message to recruits, opponents, and the country about how seriously Virginia Tech takes football. That environment lifts our players and fuels the way we compete. We look forward to seeing Hokie Nation pack the stands and bring the energy that makes this place special.”
A full Lane Stadium, 65,632 strong, would make the Spring Game one of the largest-attended spring football events in the country. Don’t miss the chance to be part of the energy, excitement, and tradition that makes Lane Stadium one of college football’s most electrifying venues.
A few lucky fans that indicate their interest in attending this event will have the chance to win prizes, including footballs and mini helmets autographed by Head Coach James Franklin! Let us know your plans by completing the 2026 Spring Game RSVP Form.
Virginia Tech’s full 2026 football schedule, including specific game dates, will be released by the ACC in the coming weeks. Fans can sign up to be notified once Tech’s slate becomes official.
Providing exceptional value and access to the best locations, new season tickets and season ticket renewals are now available. Fans interested in securing season tickets should complete their purchase and required Hokie Scholarship Fund giving by March 1 to lock in priority and participate in the Seat Improvement process.
Interested in becoming a new season ticket holder? Learn more here.
Hokie Hi Weekend will also return in conjunction with the Spring Game, featuring several events across campus. Virginia Tech softball will host Georgia Tech in a three-game ACC series, while the Hokies’ baseball team welcomes Pitt to English Field for a weekend matchup.
Additional events throughout the weekend include the 3.2-Run in Remembrance, which begins at 9 a.m. and features a moment of silence honoring the 32 students and faculty whose lives were tragically lost in 2007. Those interested in participating in the run, either in person or virtually, can find registration and T-shirt purchase information HERE.
Adding to the weekend’s lineup, Spring Family Weekend, hosted by the New Student and Family Programs office, will feature a variety of opportunities for families to reconnect with their student and experience campus together. More information, including registration details and the full schedule of events, will be available on the New Student and Family Programs website.