BLACKSBURG – Saturday is the 2019 Spring Game at Virginia Tech as the Hokies host an intra-squad scrimmage at Lane Stadium. Here's a quick rundown of information for fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game.
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Virginia Tech Gameday Fan Guide
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Q. What time is the game and what time do stadium games open?
Saturday's kickoff time is set for 4 p.m. ET at Lane Stadium. Stadium gates 1-7 will open at 2 p.m. Beamer Way will close to traffic at 8 a.m. Seating is available on the West Side, South End Zone (upper and lower), North End Zone and the lower part of the East Stands.
Q: Where can I park?
Parking is available in the lots surrounding the stadium on a first-come, first-served basis. Lot 1 will not open until around noon. RV parking is also on a first-come, first-served basis. The back section of Lot 3 has 18 spaces, once these are filled, RVs will be directed to "B" lot (Prices Fork). The airport RV lot is also open at no charge. RV parking is available after 5 p.m. on Friday.
ADA parking has been reserved in Lot 3. There will also be courtesy shuttles to transport patrons from the lot to the stadium. ADA seating is available on the West Side and Upper South End Zone.
Q: Any special events for Saturday's game?
Friday, April 12
Monogram Club Alumni Golf (The River Course)
Noon – Hokie Club Executive Committee Meeting
3 p.m. – Women's Tennis vs. Wake Forest (Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center)
5 p.m. – Softball vs. Virginia (Tech Softball Park)
Clear Bag Policy is in Effect/Free Admission
Saturday, April 13
7 p.m. – Public Parking opens in Logs 2, 3 (ADA), 5, 20 (Free Shuttle provided from 2-4 p.m. and postgame
8 a.m. – Beamer Way closed to all vehicle traffic from Washington St. to Southgate
9 a.m. – FCA Breakfast (Inn at Virginia Tech)
9 a.m. – 3.2 Run in Remembrance
9:30 a.m. – Hokie Club Rep Meeting (Bowman Room)
11 a.m. – Hokie Club Annual Membership Meeting (Bowman Room)
11 a.m. – Hokie Village Opens (Mosley Turf Field)
Noon – Public Parking opens in Lot 1:
Washington Street Entrance Only
Noon Doubleheader – Softball vs. Virginia (Tech Softball Park)
Clear Bag Policy is in Effect/Free Admission
Noon – Hokie Club Annual Membership Meeting Luncheon (Cassell Concourse-East)
Noon – Lacrosse vs. No. 1 Boston College (Thompson Field)
Clear Bag Policy is in Effect/Free Admission
12:30 p.m. – Monogram Club Luncheon (SEZ Outdoor Club)
2 p.m. – Lane Stadium Ticket Office Opens (Football season tickets on sale)
2 p.m. – Lane Stadium Gates Open
4 p.m. – Spring Game (Lane Stadium)
Free Admission
*Following game, football player autograph session on the field – Approx. 60 minutes
Sunday, April 14
1 p.m. – Softball vs. Virginia (Tech Softball Park)
Clear Bag Policy is in Effect/Free Admission
1 p.m. – Women's Tennis vs. North Carolina (Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center)
Q: What should I wear?
Show your Hokie pride by wearing
MAROON & ORANGE!
Q. What weather can we expect for the game?
Saturday looks to be a warm, clear day in Blacksburg with the high temperatures anticipated in the low to mid 70s with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. Winds W 5-10 mph. Sunrise is approximately 6:50 a.m. and setting at 7:54 p.m. As always, check for updated forecasts and plan accordingly.
Q: Will the game be televised or broadcast on radio?
Jon Laaser and
Mike Burnop will call the action on the Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network (
Affiliates) with exclusive in-game sideline interviews with coaches and notable returning Tech alums by
Andrew Allegretta. Fans in-stadium can listen on 105.3 FM. The broadcast will also be available on
hokiesports.com on the HokiesXtra App and via TuneIn. The game will not be televised, but HokieVision will provide full highlights and postgame coverage following the game. Live in-game Tweets will be provided by
@VT_Football.
Q. How can I follow the Hokies online?
HokieSports.com will provide comprehensive coverage throughout game day, bringing you closer to the Hokies than anyone else can with photos, videos and insights from inside the team. In addition, @VT_Football on Twitter will have live pregame, in-game and postgame updates.
Q: Will parking be more strictly enforced to provide access for emergency vehicles?
In an effort to address the issues of parking space infringement and crowds spilling into the roadway, a line will be painted behind each parking spot in lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. We request this line be the extension limit for your tailgate. Encroaching beyond the line will result in an infraction of the tailgating policies. This will ensure that we are keeping the roadway clear for emergency vehicles and that no one gets hit or run over.
Q: Where can I find info on Blacksburg Transit?
Please visit the BT website by clicking this link. – Blacksburg Transit
Q. Do the Hokies have a Clear Bag Policy at Lane Stadium?
Yes, the Hokies instituted a clear bag policy prior to the 2016 season. The following are approved to be carried into Lane Stadium:
Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x12"
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
Small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap and no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
For more information visit HokieSports.com - Link
Q. What items are restricted or permitted at Lane Stadium?
Lane Stadium has adopted several "best practices" that have been implemented at many major collegiate, professional and entertainment venues nationwide. Providing a safe environment for our guests remains an ongoing priority at Virginia Tech, along with increasing the comfort and efficiency of all individuals entering the facility.
Non-Allowable Items
In order to provide a more enjoyable experience and for the safety of all fans, the following items are not allowed in the stadium:
- Chair backs - Reserve a Hokie Stadium Seat by calling (800) 510-5614 or by logging on to hokieseats.com.
- Stadium Chair backs are also available on game day for $8.
- Smoking - including e-cigarettes - is restricted to the designated areas of the stadium
- Selfie Sticks
- Alcoholic Beverages or other beverages
- Audio or Video recording equipment
- Camera's with a detachable lens 6 inches or longer
- Coolers/Containers (unless containing medical supplies)
- Diaper bags
- Fireworks or any Explosive
- Folding chairs
- Food
- Illegal Drugs
- Large Bags or Backpacks
- Laser Pointers
- Noisemakers (Horns, whistles or artificial noisemakers of any kind)
- Pets (except service animals)
- Signs, Flags, or Banners
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
- Unmanned aircraft (drones)
- Weapons
PERMITTED ITEMS
The following items are permitted inside the venue:
- Small clutch purses no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches
- Mobile phones
- Binoculars (without case)
- Seat cushions without arms, pockets and/or backs
- Radios with headsets
Diapers and non-medically necessary items for babies and young children must be carried in a clear bag
