Lane Stadium
A-Z Guide

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lane Stadium provides a safe and enjoyable event experience for all patrons. 
 
ADA parking is available the day of the game in Lot 25, located in the Oak Lane Community (see parking map) for $50 paid via credit card upon entry to the parking lot. All lots will open at 7:00 a.m. on game day, with the exception of the Friday night game, which will open at 4:00 p.m. Cash will not be accepted. Blacksburg Transit will provide accessible transportation from the ADA parking area to the south end zone gate at Lane Stadium starting three (3) hours prior to kickoff. At the ADA lot, you will be given a pass by staff to use the ADA service. You will not be allowed to board the BT vehicle before or after the game without this pass. Please retain this pass for boarding before and after the game. 

Tickets: If you need ADA seating accommodations, please contact the ticket office in advance, 1-800-828-3244.

All fans entering Lane Stadium regardless of age must have a valid ticket.

Alcoholic beverages are sold at designated concession stands throughout Lane Stadium. Alcohol policies are as follows:

• Underage drinking is prohibited.
• ID regardless of age. Patrons with an out of state license may be asked to provide a second form of identification.
• Two drink maximum per identification, per transaction.
• Patrons under the age of 21 found in possession of alcohol will be reported to the police.
• Patrons who are consuming alcohol and appear to be under the age of 21 must be prepared to show proper identification. If proper ID cannot be provided upon request, patrons will be reported to the police.
• Patrons supplying alcohol to underage guest will be reported to the police for ejection from the event and/or disciplinary action.
• Patrons may be refused purchase at the discretion of concessionaire, police, stadium personnel or event staff.
• No refunds will be offered for confiscated beverages.
• Patrons are not permitted to leave the stadium with alcoholic beverages.
• Alcoholic beverage sales will end at the end of the 3rd quarter. 
• All concession stands are cashless and only credit cards, debit cards or Apple Pay/Google Pay will be accepted (more information).

The stadium texting service is available to report issues. To discreetly report unruly behavior or security issues, fans are encouraged to text a brief description of the issue and location. Please text (540) 739-0089.

Lane Stadium is a cashless stadium and does not have ATM machines.

All guests will be subject to a search of their person and possessions prior to entering the stadium. All permissible bags, per the policy of the event, will be permitted into the stadium after a thorough inspection by a security representative. Guests should be prepared to open their bags for inspection and may be asked by a security representative to shift and possibly remove the contents. 
 
Lane Stadium strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags to the stadium. The stadium allows only certain types and sizes of personal bags or containers into the stadium, including:

• 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).
• Small clutch bags that are 4.5" x 1” x 6.5" without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options. 
   
  An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. 
   
  Prohibited bags include, purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs (any type), cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions with arms or backs, strollers, computer bags and camera bags, diaper bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size. All bags that exceed the stadium’s bag policy must be either taken back to your vehicle or disposed of. Any bags found outside the stadium may be collected and discarded.

see Public Transportation

Guests are welcome to bring cameras without a detachable lens and video recorders into the stadium for personal use only. Guests will not be permitted to bring any hard-sided cases into the stadium. Commercial use of photos without the express written consent of Virginia Tech Athletics and the Event Promoter is prohibited. 
 
Guests are requested to avoid standing in the aisles while using cameras or video recorders. Guests should not obstruct the views of others while taking pictures. Stadium Management reserves the right to remove any guests that do not cooperate with this policy. 
 
Ticket holders are prohibited from transmitting or aiding in the transmission of any information, including but not limited to, any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information, about the game or event and any entertainment, attractions, warm-ups, practices, pre-game, post-game or between-action activities, promotions or competitions offered in connection with the game or event. The Stadium, Teams, Leagues and/or Event Promoter, and their respective assignees or affiliates are the exclusive owners of all copyrights and other proprietary rights in the game or event. 

Lane Stadium only accepts cards and contactless payment including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Reserve a Hokie Stadium Seat by calling (800) 510-5614 or by logging on to HokieSeats.com. Hokie Stadium Seats are also available on game day for $15. Chairbacks are available in east and upper south quadrants on the stadium.

Lane Stadium Code of Conduct was developed for all guests attending to enjoy their experience and act responsibly. Any guest in violation of these rules will be subject to ejection without refund. Unruly behavior will not be tolerated. These rules include, but are not limited to:

• Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Underage drinking
• Actions that are harmful to or endanger others
• Throwing items of any kind
• Using foul or abusive language and/or gestures
• Displaying inconsiderate behavior towards others
• Disorderly conduct
• Smoking/Vaping in non-designated areas
• Sitting or standing in the aisle ways
• Entering or attempting to enter the field 
• Failure to follow instructions of stadium security personnel
• Entering the stadium with any prohibited items 

A variety of concession stands will be open.

ID Policy: for alcohol purchase (21+), identification must be valid (not expired) and show: date of birth, signature and a photograph.

We highly encourage all guests to arrive early. Please allow extra time for the magnetometer screening, bag checks and ticket scanning.

Recommended gate entrances:

To expedite your entry process, please ensure your ticket is downloaded on your phone before arriving to the ticket scanning pedestal. All pedestals are self-scan. Any customer service needs, the box office will open at 3 hours prior to kick.

First aid rooms are located throughout the stadium. Patrons can ask for assistance from event staff, law enforcement officers, or rescue squad members stationed at various portals around the stadium.

Patrons with ticket issues who purchased their tickets through the Virginia Tech Athletics Ticket Office should visit the indoor ticket windows located in the lobby of the South Tower of Lane Stadium (next to Gate 4). The ticket office opens two (2) hours before kickoff. Patrons who purchased tickets on the secondary market or through private individuals will need to reach out to the seller if they are experiencing ticket concerns.
 
Public Will Call and Virginia Tech Player Guest are located next to Gate 4 on the west side of Lane Stadium at the outside windows. Will Call opens three (3) hours prior to game time and remains open through the end of the first half. ID is required. All other windows open two (2) hours prior to game time.

Recruit Will Call is located at Gate 2 outside of the South End Zone. Visiting Team Will Call is located at the ticket booth outside of of Gate 2 in the South End Zone. ID is required. These locations open two (2) hours prior to game time and close at the end of the first quarter.

If available, game day tickets are on sale at the stadium two (2) hours prior to the game. If available, future game tickets are sold at the Lane Stadium ticket office at the inside windows of the South Tower by Gate 4 until one hour prior to kickoff.

Every person must have a ticket, including infants.

Times and dates of games are subject to change.

The athletics ticket office is not responsible for tickets that are lost, stolen or mailed to a second party. No refunds or exchanges are permitted if the game is played.

If you are a person with a disability and desire special accommodations, you must notify the ticket office well in advance of the game. Due to demand for ADA accommodations, a copy of your current dated DMV paperwork or hang tag displaying your name and motor vehicle assigned number is required at the time of your order.

Please view the campus tailgate generator use policy.

We encourage you to review the stadium map to locate the gate nearest to your seat.

All gates open two hours prior to kickoff.

Designated parking lots on campus are reserved for Hokie Club members on football game days (see map). 

Parking in these lots requires a valid parking pass that is mailed before the beginning of the season to qualifying Hokie Club members. Opportunities to purchase a season parking pass for home football games is a benefit of Hokie Club membership and all parking passes are assigned according to the Hokie Club Point Priority System. Hokie Club members are limited to one parking pass per membership. 

On football game days, a valid parking pass is required for entrance into these parking lots. Upon entering, parking passes must be visibly displayed on the vehicle's rear view mirror and must remain visible at all times while the car is in the parking lot. Vehicles without a valid parking pass are subject to being ticketed or towed at the owner's expense. Lost, misplaced or stolen parking passes will not be replaced, and parking passes are not available on game day. Tailgating is permitted in designated parking lots on game day. Tailgating must be confined to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Please do not block roadways or sidewalks. Parking lots will be monitored throughout the game. Additional parking information for football is available on the Parking Services website. 

For safety reasons as well as emergency access if necessary, the following are NOT PERMITTED in the parking lots: 

• Throwing objects – This includes, but is not limited to, footballs and frisbees.
• Blocking the roadway – Placing tables, chairs, cornhole boards or other items that may extend into the roadway beyond the bounds of the parking space provided is not permitted.
• Blocking the sidewalks – The sidewalks must remain open for pedestrian travel.
• Sound Systems / Noise amplification – This includes bands and DJ equipment.
• Cutting, removing, or destroying the boundary ropes or signs.
• Destroying landscaping or fencing.
• Underage drinking. 

Lost and found is located in the lobby of the South Tower of Lane Stadium, beside gate 4. For questions about lost items during the event, please ask any staff member. Lost and found will remain in the stadium for one-hour post-game. Afterwards, please email (zjosh1@vt.edu) or call the following workday at 540-231-4478 for lost items. 

For lost children and guests, please see the nearest stadium staff member or police officer for assistance.

Parking Map
Seating Map

Merchandise/Souvenir stores are located on the west side, across from section 111, and in the south end zone concourse near section 205. Additional stores are located outside the stadium on game days at the trailer by Lot 4, inside Hokie Village and outside Cassell Coliseum on Beamer Way. As a reminder, all stores only accept cashless forms of payment.

As part of Virginia Tech’s commitment to ensuring the safety of and providing a secure environment for all attendees, walk-through metal detectors will be implemented at all entrances at Lane Stadium. This is a common practice at many major sports and event venues across the country. Fans are asked to follow the guidance provided from security screening personnel. Touchless walk-through metal detectors will be used at all Lane Stadium gates. Fans will proceed through metal detectors prior to having their tickets scanned for venue entry. Entrants will not need to remove items such as belts, cell phones, coins, jackets, jewelry, watches, wallets, shoes or other small objects. Please proceed through the detectors at a normal pace. If additional screening is necessary, security staff will ask the individual to proceed to a secondary screening area, where they will be asked to divest themselves of certain items and pass through again until clear. Those who have prohibited items will have to dispose of them or return those items to their cars before entering the facility.  

All tickets for the event are mobile tickets. Please make sure to download your tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving on campus. View our mobile ticketing guide for information on how to download tickets to your mobile phone.

See RV/Camper Parking, Handicap Parking, Hokie Club Parking Lots, Parking Map

All public parking lots on campus are cashless. Single game parking passes are available for purchase in advance. A limited number of game day parking is available in the Perry Street Garage and Data & Decision Science lots via credit card upon entry. Fans are encouraged to purchase in advance.

Public Parking is available in the following lots on campus:

• Perry Street Garage (Pre-purchase & day of game)
• Data & Decision Science (Pre-purchase & day of game)
• Lower Stanger (Pre-purchase only)
• Squires (Pre-purchase only)

All scheduled BT routes will be in service with additional buses added, as availability permits. ADA service will be provided from Oak Lane. Additional service will begin 3 hours prior to kickoff; additional service may vary from game to game. For more information or for questions contact Blacksburg Transit at ridebt.org or by calling (540) 443-1500. 

Blacksburg Transit (BT) will run an expanded schedule on game days. BT fare is free to all riders. To plan your bus trip or to find out more information about service during an event, please visit ridebt.org/football.
 
Getting to the Game 
All BT routes will drop off at Transit Center Loops, located near the Perry Street garage. Once at the Transit Center, board the Campus Shuttle at the (CAS). The CAS will drop off at stops near Cassell Coliseum. 

Leaving the Game
The Campus Shuttle (CAS) will depart from Cassell Coliseum and drop off at the Transit Center bus loops. From there you can transfer to your route.

For more details visit: ridebt.org/football.

All persons entering the stadium are subject to search. To protect the safety of our patrons, players, officials’, artists, and staff, the following items are prohibited. Prohibited items will not be accepted at the stadium entrances for safekeeping. 
 
PROHIBITED ITEMS 

• Coolers/Containers/Bags/Purses (unless medical supplies and prior approved)  
• Water bottles (with the exception of clear and empty bottles)
• Fireworks / Explosives / Weapons
• Illegal drugs; follows State and campus guidelines
• Laser pointers
• Noisemakers (horns, whistles, cow bells, turkey calls, etc.)
• Outside food or beverage
• Pets (except service animals)
• Signs, flags, banners, posters
• Projectiles (frisbees, beach balls, footballs, etc.)
• Smoking cigarettes, using smokeless cigarettes, e-cigarettes
• Strollers or umbrellas (exception of premium indoor areas)
• Unmanned aircraft (drones) 

PERMITTED ITEMS 
The following items are permitted inside the venue: 

• Binoculars and cameras without a detachable lens (without case) 
• Radios with headsets 
• Seat cushions without arms or backs 

(See also, Bag Policy)

There is NO re-entry at Lane Stadium.

Restrooms are located beneath all permanent stands and can be reached by exiting any portal. 
 
Family/Special Needs restrooms are located in the following locations: behind section 126 (east side); behind section 205 and 509 in the south end zone, and behind sections 116 and 106 on the west side.

The designated area for Drop Off/Pick Up (i.e. Uber/Lyft) for events is located on Washington Street adjacent to the Hahn Garden. 

Please be aware that Beamer Way from Southgate Drive to Washington St. will close 3 ½ hours prior to the start of the game. Other campus roads may become one-way before and/or after the game as traffic flow increases.

Hokie Club members who have purchased parking passes for RVs are located either in Lot 3, 18 or 23. Parking passes must be purchased in advance. 
 
Public RV parking is available in the Student Remote Lot (Smoot Drive in the Corporate Research Center) and at the Inn at Virginia Tech for all Virginia Tech home football games. Student Remote Lot passes are sold on a single-game, first-come, first-served basis and are managed by the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport. RV spaces at the Inn at Virginia Tech must also be reserved in advance. For additional information and reservations, please visit https://vtmea.com/rv-auto-game-day-parking/ or https://www.innatvirginiatech.com/faqs. 

A seating chart of Lane Stadium/Worsham Field can be found here.

To ensure a safe environment for the public, fans, employees, teams, artists and contractors entering Lane Stadium are submit to search and screening protocols that are in place. Please cooperate fully with the staff to ensure a smooth entry. Lane Stadium security personnel and management reserve the right to confiscate items that may cause damage to the facility, endanger guests or disrupt the event. Guests who violate the policy or decline to be searched may be denied entry or ejected from the stadium. 

see also Metal Detectors

Virginia Tech is committed to providing a smoke-free environment in all facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Smoking/vaping WILL NOT BE PERMITTED on the concourses, seating areas, field, restrooms or portals leading to the seating area. Smoking is permitted at Gates 1S, 6S, 7S and 3. 

see Merchandise

Corporate/professional tailgates are not allowed, and no corporate signage is permitted at any time unless prior written approval by the Department of Athletics and Virginia Tech Sports Properties has been obtained. All tents must be removed by noon the day following a game. 

see Football Tailgating Policies

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Virginia Tech tailgate experience at our prime location steps away from the stadium. Full of passionate fans, our meticulously organized tent layout ensures you'll be right in the midst of the action. More Information

Tents may be put up on game day only after lots open and must be removed by 12:00 p.m. the day after the game.

• Tents must remain within your assigned tailgating space and may not block roadways, sidewalks, emergency access routes, or neighboring spaces.
• Temporary permits are generally required from VT University Building Official for tents larger than 900 sq. ft., multiple tents totaling more than 900 sq. ft. within 20 feet of each other, or tents with an occupancy of 50+.
• Tents must be securely anchored.
• Open-flame fires and fire pits are prohibited. Propane and charcoal grills are permitted for cooking but must be used outdoors and away from tents.
• Keep all tailgating equipment, including tents, tables, chairs, and games, out of travel lanes and sidewalks to ensure safe pedestrian and emergency vehicle access.

Most standard pop-up tailgating tents do not require a permit, provided they remain within the assigned tailgate area and do not exceed university permitting thresholds.

Tents and tailgating activities must comply with all university policies. 

see Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call

Parking Lots Open: see chart
Beamer Way Closes: Three and a half (3.5) hours before kickoff
Hokie Village Opens: Three and a half (3.5) hours before kickoff
Stadium Gates Open: Two (2) hours before kickoff
Alcohol Sales End: End of third (3rd) quarter

Tickets & Scanning
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Fans having issues with ticket scanning should visit the Virginia Tech Athletic Ticket Office located near Gate 4 for assistance. Customers assume all risks for tickets purchased through a source other than Virginia Tech.

Mobile Ticketing Step-By-Step Instructions
Claim, Manage and Transfer Digital Tickets

No Re-Entry
Fans cannot leave the stadium and be readmitted.

Cashless Transactions
All transactions inside Lane Stadium are cashless.

No Smoking
Virginia Tech is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in and outside of Lane Stadium except in designated areas - Gates 1S, 6S, 7S and 3.

Alcohol Sales
The sale of alcohol inside Lane Stadium will end at the end of the third (3rd) quarter.

The event will continue, rain or shine, though inclement weather could cause event delays. Please come prepared for the weather. Umbrellas are prohibited.

see Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call