Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech Hokies will welcome the VMI Keydets for the 2026 season opener on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Lane Stadium in front of a raucous sold-out crowd. Following an offseason fueled by unprecedented excitement, national buzz and a new energy surrounding the Hokies, the stage is set for a memorable night.
Read below to see how you can watch, listen, and follow along with the team as they play their first game of the James Franklin era.
How to Follow:
TV: The game will be televised on ACC Network with Wes Durham (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst) and Madison Fitzpatrick (sidelines) on the call.
Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network can be heard on 40+ radio stations across the Commonwealth including 105.3 FM in Blacksburg. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Evan Hughes reports from the sideline.
Streaming: Catch the game online at ESPN.com and the ESPN mobile app.
Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/listen or through the HokieSports mobile app.
Live Stats: Monitor the game through live stats on HokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics.
Social Media: Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb), and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).