Softball Promotions

Thank you for your interest in Virginia Tech Softball! All promotions are subject to change at any time for any reason. In addition, giveaways are one per person present at the time of pick-up and available while supplies last with varying size options if applicable. If you have any questions, reach out to our Marketing Team at any time at VTMarketingPromotions@gmail.com. Go Hokies!


SEASON-LONG PROMOTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Pledge Per.
Fans may directly support Virginia Tech Softball by making a Pledge Per Home Run, Strikeout, and Win for the 2025 season! To make your pledge and for more information, click here.
Group Experiences. Looking to bring a group to TSP for a home game? Ask our Marketing Team about special opportunities to make your gameday the best. To download our Group Experiences flier with complete details, click here. Questions? Email Kathryn Dillin at kathryndillin@vt.edu
Bingo at the Ballpark. At every midweek game, fans can pick up a bingo card at the Promotions Table for a chance to win a great Hokies prize. Limit one card per person.
Sandro's Slices for Softballs. Fans are asked to return all foul balls to the Promotions Table or a nearby event usher as part of Sandro's Slices for Softballs. Each foul ball returned earns the fan a coupon for a free slice of Sandro's cheese pizza. 
PMSI Fan of the Game. Sign up at every home game for your chance to win PMSI Fan of the Game and a Hokies prize pack! Winners are announced during every home game. 
What's in the Benny's Box. Fans can participate in a fun contest of What's in the Benny's Box? at every home game! Contests will vary in format and will award the winner a great Benny's prize pack. 
Promotions Booth & Lineups Board. The Promotions Booth is your one-stop shop for all promotions, giveaways, and team information. Stop by the northeast side of Tech Softball Park at every home game to pick up free goodies, participate in contests, and engage in free activities when available.  In addition, the starting lineups will be displayed on the Lineups Board along with additional helpful information for every home game. 


SERIES & SINGLE-GAME PROMOTIONS

Friday-Sunday, March 7-9 vs. Virginia
Smithfield Commonwealth Clash. Cheer on the Hokies in a battle for points in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield.
   — Friday at 6 PM: Bacon Night. If you love bacon, Tech Softball Park is the place to be on Friday night! 
         — Bacon Giveaway. Early-arriving fans to Tech Softball Park may pick up a free serving of snacking bacon while supplies last at the Promotions Table, starting at 5 PM.
         — Bacon Hokies Softball T-Shirt Giveaway. Fans may get a free Hokies Softball bacon-themed t-shirt throughout the game during t-shirt tosses, lucky row contests, and more.
   — Saturday at 2 PM: Sizzle Saturday. Get ready to shake your bacon during this dance-themed Saturday! Dance music from all decades will play for fans to enjoy throughout the afternoon.
         — Hand Warmers Giveaway. Fans can pick up free hand warmers at the Promotions Table while supplies last, starting at 1 PM. 
         — In-Venue Host Bailey Angle. Join us at Tech Softball Park for fun, interactive games, contests, and promotions throughout Saturday's game with In-Venue Host Bailey Angle. 
   — Sunday at 12 PM: Maroon Effect. Fans are invited to wear maroon to the Sunday series closer! In collaboration with the Undergrad Student Senate, official Maroon Effect shirts are available for purchase here, with portions of the proceeds benefitting the student organization. 
         — Maroon-only Raffle. Only fans wearing maroon to the game will be eligible to enter a raffle at the Promotions Table.
Classrooms to the Clash. All kids, families, and staff of neighboring school districts are invited to the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash! Kids may pick up a free shaker at the Promotions Booth while supplies last throughout the weekend and visit with HokieBird while he's there. 

Wednesday, March 19 vs. Longwood (DH) at 4 PM
This or That: Pancake or Waffle Day. Choose your side! Fans must decide if they prefer pancakes or waffles in this fun doubleheader. Of course, the first game is all about pancakes, and the second is all about waffles. 
   — Stickers for a Side. Fans are encouraged to show which side they're on by proudly wearing a pancake or a waffle sticker during the doubleheader! Stickers are available at the Promotions Booth while they last.
   — Waffle Nacho Bar. Early-arriving fans may pick up a free serving of waffle nachos and top them at our toppings bar while supplies last.
Bingo at the Ballpark. At every midweek game, fans can pick up a bingo card at the Promotions Table for a chance to win a great Hokies prize. Limit one card per person.

Friday-Sunday, March 28-30 vs. Stanford
Swing into Spring Weekend. Celebrate the official start of spring at Tech Softball Park with the Hokies! 
   — Friday at 6 PM: Voyage to the Island Night. Fans can take a trip to the island during this Moana-inspired game with free flower crowns at the Promotions Table while they last and island-themed fun throughout the evening. 
         — In-Venue Host Bailey Angle. Join us at Tech Softbal Park for fun, interactive games, contests, and promotions throughout Friday's game with In-Venue Host Bailey Angle. 
   — Saturday at 4 PM: Sunglasses Giveaway. Fans can pick up a free pair of Hokies island-themed sunglasses at the Promotions Table while they last, starting at 3 PM. 
   — Sunday at 12 PM: Art at the Park. Enjoy the spring by exercising your creative muscles in a day of art at Tech Softball Park! 
         — Tie Dye Station. Bring your own item or pick up a free white t-shirt to tie dye at the game with our tie dye kits. 

Wednesday, April 2 vs. Liberty at 6 PM
Rec Sports Night. Calling all Rec Sports folks! This night is your night. Join us as we celebrate club teams, intramurals, exercise options, and more.
Bingo at the Ballpark.
At every midweek game, fans can pick up a bingo card at the Promotions Table for a chance to win a great Hokies prize. Limit one card per person.

Tuesday, April 8 vs. Charlotte at 6 PM
Carnival Night. Get ready for the show! Fans are invited to Tech Softball Park for a carnival-themed adventure with games, entertainment, and more.
Bingo at the Ballpark. At every midweek game, fans can pick up a bingo card at the Promotions Table for a chance to win a great Hokies prize. Limit one card per person.

Friday-Sunday, April 11-13 vs. Notre Dame
Hokie Hi: Weekend at Home. You'll want to be in Blacksburg for this action-packed weekend at home with the Hokies! 
   — Friday at 6 PM: Military Appreciation Night. Join the Hokies in appreciating those who will serve, are serving, and have served in our military. 
         — Military Appreciation Koozie Giveaway. Pick up a special themed koozie at the Promotions Table while they last, starting at 5 PM. 
   — Saturday at 2 PM: Orange Effect. Fans are encouraged to wear orange to the game! In collaboration with the Undergrad Student Senate, official Orange Effect shirts are available for purchase here, with portions of the proceeds benefitting the student organization. 
         — Orange Shakers Giveaway. Be sure to grab a free orange metallic shaker on your way into the game at the Promotions Table while they last, starting at 11 AM. 
   — Sunday at 6 PM: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Night. Help the Hokies raise awareness for those affected by cerebral palsy and increase education in our community. 
         — Green Wristband Giveaway. Pick up a free green wristband at the Promotions Table while supplies last to show your support for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Night. 
**Promotions updated for Saturday and Sunday on Wednesday, Febuary 19.**

Friday-Sunday, May 2-4 vs. Florida State
Curtain Call at TSP. For the final regular season home series, fans can dive into the world of theatre and film throughout the weekend, with a special emphasis on our seniors and a free playbill giveaway all weekend. 
   — Friday at TBA: Defying Gravity Night. Hokie fans are invited to celebrate the 2024 release of Wicked with an evening all about Glinda and Elphaba. 
   — Saturday at 4 PM: Senior Spotlight. Join us for an evening all about our seniors! Be sure to stick around for the postgame ceremony at TSP. 
         — Seniors Movie Poster Giveaway. Fans may pick up a free Seniors Movie Poster at the Promotions Table while they last, starting at 3 PM. 
         — Spotify Wrapped: Seniors Edition. Tune in to the team's social media accounts for a release of the seniors' playlist, loaded with all their favorite songs leading into the series.
   — Sunday at 4 PM: The Fourth & Final Act. Close out the series by joining us on May the 4th for an evening about Star Wars. 


GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Gameday.
All regular season softball games are played at Tech Softball Park (240 Beamer Way) and are free to attend. Promotions and in-venue elements begin 90 minutes prior to game time and seating is general admission for all regular season home games. Additionally, Virginia Tech's clear bag policy is in place for all home games at Tech Softball Park. Please visit HokieSports.com/ClearBag for complete details.

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 AM and 10 PM, must heed campus parking signage and policies as well as pay to park 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.

Concessions. Concessions are sold at every home softball game inside the Rector Fieldhouse and around the concourse of TSP. All concessions sales at softball games are cashless, requiring a debit or credit card for purchase. Apple Pay and Google Pay may also be used. Concessions will include menu options at fan-friendly prices again for the 2025 season and will feature specialty items such as the new patty melt and waffle fries options at the Grilled Cheese Food Truck and the souvenir bat with fountain soda for $10. Additional specialty options at Dippin' Dots and Snack Shack locations will be available for select games. Alcohol sales at Tech Softball Park will end at the end of the 5th inning of the last game of the day. 

Stay Connected. Keep up-to-date with Virginia Tech Softball by subscribing to our softball-specific promotions emails here and following the team on social media: Twitter (@HokiesSoftball), Facebook (/HokiesSoftball), and Instagram (@HokiesSoftball). In addition, sign up for Virginia Tech Athletics text alerts here.

Sportsmanship Policy. The ACC and Virginia Tech promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches, and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racist, or sexist comments, or any other intimidating actions directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches, team representatives, or other spectators will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from Tech Softball Park. Also, consumption or possession of tobacco products is prohibited. Thank you for your help in making each home softball game a positive experience for all participants and attendees.