Gameday experience updates announced for 2026 Virginia Tech softballGameday experience updates announced for 2026 Virginia Tech softball
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Gameday experience updates announced for 2026 Virginia Tech softball

Tech hosts 13 games this season at Tech Softball Park

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BLACKSBURGThe Hokies return home in March 2026 for a 13-game home slate. Here's what to expect this year at Tech Softball Park (TSP).

Venue Information
All home Virginia Tech Softball games are played at Tech Softball Park (240 Beamer Way), and admission is free for all regular season home games. Gates open 90 minutes before game time, and seating is general admission.

Concessions, merchandise, and restrooms are available to fans on gameday around the concourse and in Rector Field House.

Parking

The nearest parking lots to Tech Softball Park available to fans are Lot 2 (Stadium Lot) and Lot 5 (Chicken Hill Lot). Fans parking in these lots Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., should heed campus parking signage and policies as well as pay to park, if needed, by using the university's ParkMobile platform.

More information on ParkMobile can be found here, and more information about parking on campus can be found at parking.vt.edu. For parking-related questions, please email parking@vt.edu or call (540) 231-3200.

Parking adjustments will be made for the Hokies’ home series April 17-19 for Spring Family Weekend. Information specific to that weekend will be announced at a later date and communicated via email. To subscribe to Virginia Tech Softball promotional emails, click here.
 
Concessions 
TSP concessions will continue to accept only cashless payments during the 2026 season, requiring a debit or credit card for purchase. Apple and Google Pay are also accepted. 

Concessions offerings at TSP this season are listed on the Promotions Page here. New this year, the Grilled Cheese Food Truck will offer mozzarella sticks and a buffalo chicken grilled cheese in addition to the patty melt that debuted in 2025. Fans visiting the main stand inside Rector Field House may purchase fan favorites, including the featured $10 souvenir bat with fountain soda and new wine-based frozen cocktails. The Dippin’ Dots stand will also return for the 2026 season and feature a variety of beverages alongside the classic ice cream of the future.

Single-game specials are also making their way to TSP for the 2026 season. Single-game specials include: 

  • Saturday, March 21 vs. NC State - BBQ Pork Grilled Cheese
  • Saturday, April 4 vs. Clemson – Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese
  • Sunday, April 19 vs. Georgia Tech – Bacon, Egg & Cheese Grilled Cheese with Mimosas
  • Wednesday, April 22 vs. Liberty – Fried Green Tomatoes (at the Food Truck)
  • Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 vs. North Carolina: $1 Popcorn for kids
  • Sunday, April 26 vs. North Carolina: Family Meal Deal (4 hot dogs + 4 drinks for $20)

Merchandise
The Hokie Shop is your one-stop shop for Virginia Tech merchandise at TSP. They accept only cashless payments during the 2026 season, requiring a debit or credit card for purchase. Apple and Google Pay are also accepted. 

The Hokie Shop will be open for every regular season home game at the location inside Rector Field House and/or the Lot 4 trailer location for select games only. Dates are subject to change throughout the season. 

Clear Bag Policy
Virginia Tech's clear bag policy remains in place for TSP. This policy helps provide a safer environment for spectators. Approved bags are limited to:

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12'' x 6'' x 12''
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)

For more information, please visit HokieSports.com/ClearBag.

Pledge Per 
Step into the action this season with Virginia Tech Softball by making a pledge that directly supports the program and its student-athletes! Fans may make a Pledge Per strikeout ($1 each), home run ($3 each), and win ($10 each) for the 2026 season, in addition to pledges for milestones and postseason achievements. To make your pledge, click here at any time during the season. 

Gameday Tunes at TSP
Fans who are familiar with home games at TSP may have noticed the pregame and in-game classic rock tunes that are unique to Virginia Tech softball games. For a second consecutive year, fans may get ready for gameday by listening to the Gameday Tunes at TSP playlist here, featuring a refreshed list of 40 songs you’ll hear when cheering on the Hokies this spring. 

Theme Days & Promotions
Fans making their way to TSP can expect a number of fun and engaging themes and promotions during the 2026 home slate. Featured themes and promotions include:

Theme Days & Promotions

  • Friday-Sunday, March 20-22 vs. NC State — Back in the Batter’s Box Weekend, including Orange Effect and Bingo on Friday followed by Cerebral Palsy Awareness on Saturday
  • Thursday-Saturday, April 2-4 vs. Clemson — Retro Weekend, including Nintendo Night on Thursday, Back to the Future Friday, and Maroon Effect on Sunday 
  • Friday-Sunday, April 17-19 vs. Georgia Tech — HokieBird’s (Almost) Half-Birthday Weekend, including Long Neck Night on Friday and the Birthday Party on Sunday
  • Wednesday, April 22 vs. Liberty — Double Play Earth Day, with a free plant kit giveaway for fans 
  • Friday-Sunday, April 24-26 vs. North Carolina — It’s a Hokie Family Reunion, including Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Senior Day on Saturday, and Family Fun Day on Sunday

    Recurring Promotions
  • Sandro's Slices for Softballs — Fans are encouraged to return foul balls to the event staff in exchange for a coupon redeemable for a slice of cheese pizza at Sandro’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria located in Christiansburg.
  • Bingo at the Ballpark — Fans may play bingo during each Friday game for great prizes. 
  • GEICO Fan of the Game — Fans may enter to win a great Hokies prize pack at each home game. One GEICO Fan of the Game will be announced during each home game.
  • Beyond the Box Score, presented by Eagle Construction — During every home game, fans can learn more about the Hokies through this feature on HokieVision. 
  • What’s in the Benny’s Box? — Check out the interactive contest at each home game for your chance to win a Benny’s prize pack. 

For more promotions information, visit the Softball Promotions page here. Want to receive promotions information in your inbox during the season? Sign up for our email newsletter here.

Promotions Booth
For complete promotions information, contest entry, free roster cards, and more, stop by the Promotions Booth located on the concourse behind third base at every home game. You can also check out the game’s lineups posted on the nearby white board. For questions, email us at VTMarketingPromotions@gmail.com

Group Experiences
Looking to bring a group to a home game this season? We have group experiences and benefits that may interest you! Reach out to our marketing team for more information at VTMarketingPromotions@gmail.com