Your Complete Guide to Scoring Virginia Tech Student Tickets
As a fellow Hokie, I know how exciting it is to cheer on all of Virginia Tech‘s amazing sports teams. Whether it‘s getting rowdy at Lane Stadium for football or packing into Cassell Coliseum for basketball, VT students have so many chances to show their spirit.
But scoring those coveted student tickets can sometimes be confusing, especially your first year on campus. Don‘t worry – I‘ve got you covered with this complete guide to getting student tickets for Virginia Tech athletic events!
Let me walk you step-by-step through how it works.
Overview – Which Sports Can I Attend for Free?
One of the best perks of being a full-time VT student is free admission to regular season home games for many sports, simply by showing your Hokie Passport. These include:
- Men‘s basketball
- Women‘s basketball
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Volleyball
- Softball
For big tournaments like the ACC Basketball Tournament, you can still score discounted tickets as a student. Just head to HokieSports.com when they become available.
Now, football ticketing works a bit differently, which I‘ll explain next…
Hokie Football – Passes, Tickets, and Lotteries
With 66,000 seats in Lane Stadium, getting a ticket to those fall football games takes some strategy. Here are your options:
Season Passes
- Grant admission to all home games + away games
- Cost $140 for upper level seats, $185 for lower level
- Went on sale Aug 1, 2022 for this season
- Buy online at HokieSports.com
- Tip: Lower level seats sell out fast, so buy early!
According to VT, over 19,000 student season passes were sold last year.
Individual Game Tickets
- Go on sale 2 weeks before each home game
- Cost $25 per game (upper level seats)
- Limited number available per game
- Also purchase at HokieSports.com
- Pro tip: These go very quickly!
For example, the limited number of $25 tickets for the October 27 Duke game sold out in under 3 hours this year. So don‘t wait if you want a chance.
Student Ticket Lotteries
- Free ticket lotteries before big games
- Enter at HokieSports.com before the deadline
- If selected, you win 1 free ticket!
- Great way to score free seats for top matchups
In 2021, almost 23,000 students entered the UVA lottery…but only 4,000 won. So opt in for a chance at big savings, but don‘t bank on it.
Men‘s and Women‘s Basketball Tickets
Scoring free hoops tickets with your Hokie Passport couldn‘t be easier. Cassell Coliseum holds around 10,000 screaming fans, so arrive early to get rows close to the court!
ACC Tournament tickets go quickly when released to students, so opt in fast. Prices are around $25 per session.
How to Get the Best Seats
As a fellow student, I want you to get the best experience possible at Lane Stadium, Cassell Coliseum, and all our other venues. Here are my tips:
- Buy season passes early – Lower levels go fast
- Arrive early – First come, first served seating
- Sit in the student sections – Like the "Hokie Birds Nest" at football games
- Check for lotteries – Free tickets for the best games!
I‘ve scored front row basketball seats by arriving an hour before tipoff. For football, having a season pass gets you a reserved seat in the loud and rowdy student section – total game changer.
How Much You‘ll Pay as a Student
One of the best parts of being a Hokie is discounted ticket prices. Here‘s a quick breakdown:
- Football season pass – $140-$185
- Football individual game – $25
- Basketball & other sports – Free with student ID!
Not bad considering regular ticket prices can be $60+ per football game and $20+ for basketball.
Key Dates to Know
As soon as tickets go on sale, VT students pounce. Mark your calendar with these key dates so you don‘t miss out:
Fall Semester
- August – Football + soccer passes on sale
- 2 weeks pre-game – Individual football tickets release
Spring Semester
- October – Basketball + baseball passes on sale
- 2 weeks pre-game – Individual basketball tickets release
Set reminders on your phone so you remember! Being ready to purchase right when student tickets release is clutch.
Advice for Transfer Students
Transferring to VT? Welcome to Hokie Nation! You get all the same student ticket perks upon enrollment. Just get your Hokie Passport ASAP to access tickets. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Studying Abroad? You Can Still Rep Your Hokies
Don‘t worry – you can still get student season ticket packages for sports like football, even while overseas. Contact the Athletics Ticket Office at [email protected] to arrange tickets before your trip.
Let‘s Get You Cheering on the Hokies!
Whew, that was a lot of info! But now you‘ve got all the tools to start scoring those coveted student tickets to cheer on the Hokies.
Remember, buy season passes early, enter lotteries when you can, and always arrive early for general admission seats. But most importantly – have an amazing time making memories with your fellow Hokies that will last a lifetime!
If you have any other questions about student ticketing, I‘m always happy to help. Just reach out anytime.
Go Hokies! 🦃