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Week 11, Sat, Nov 14, Time TBA local

Stanford Cardinalat Virginia Tech Hokies

Lane Stadium, Blacksburg. Fly into ROA.

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What we know about Lane Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Downtown Blacksburg. Walk. Main Street bars and restaurants sit under a mile from the stadium, and the Smart Way bus from the airport stops on Main Street.
  • Virginia Tech campus. Walk or free Blacksburg Transit. The on-campus hotel also takes RV reservations for home games; book ahead.
  • Christiansburg. Smart Way bus ($4) or drive. The next town south, linked to Blacksburg by the Smart Way bus and the Huckleberry Trail.
  • Roanoke. Smart Way bus ($4) or drive. Closest to the airport; the Smart Way runs from the Hotel Roanoke and Third Street Station to the Virginia Tech Transit Center.

Around the stadium

From a specialist guide
Downtown Blacksburg, under a mile north of the stadium along Main Street and College Avenue, with PK's, Hokie House, Sharkey's, Top of the Stairs and more.

Getting in from the airport

Checked at the source
ROA Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional, three miles northwest of downtown Roanoke. The Smart Way bus links the airport to Main Street in downtown Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech Transit Center for $4 each way.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
Smart Way bus. Main Street in downtown Blacksburg or the Virginia Tech Transit Center. Blacksburg Transit and the Campus Shuttle. Stops near Cassell Coliseum, next to the stadium. Public parking garage. Walk to the stadium. ADA shuttle. South end zone gate; post-game pickup near Gate 3.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
For Saturday games every donor and public lot opens at 7 AM and you can stay until 7 AM Sunday. For the Friday night game, Lots 1 to 5 open at noon and all other lots at 3 PM, and earlier cars must leave by 2:10 PM. Tailgating is allowed in the designated game-day lots, in the space right behind your car. Lots near the stadium belong to Hokie Club pass holders, and Lots 1 to 5 have a painted line marking the edge of each tailgate. Visitors can buy single-game passes for the public lots: Perry Street Garage, Data & Decision Science, Lower Stanger and Squires. Put tents up only after lots open and take them down by noon the next day. Propane and charcoal grills are fine away from tents; open fires and fire pits are banned. Generators must be silent type, 2,500 watts or less and 20 feet from tents. No throwing footballs or frisbees, no amplified sound or DJs, no blocking roads or sidewalks, and no underage drinking. Corporate tailgates are not allowed. Public RVs park in Lot 65, the Student Remote Lot on Smoot Drive in the Corporate Research Center, from 1 PM Friday to 5 PM Sunday for Saturday games. Passes are first come, first served through the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport. The Inn at Virginia Tech also takes RV reservations. Free fan zone on the turf practice field across Beamer Way from the stadium's west side, with live music, food trucks and drink tents. It opens 3.5 hours before Saturday kickoffs and runs until 45 minutes before. REVELxp sells full-service tailgates: (540) 769-7011.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: One clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 x 1 x 6.5 inches without a strap. No purses, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, diaper bags, camera bags or seat cushions with backs. Bags are not held for you.
  • Re-entry: No re-entry. Once you leave the stadium you cannot come back in.
  • Cashless: All transactions inside Lane Stadium are cashless: cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Mobile tickets tap at the gate from your phone's wallet; screenshots will not scan.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
Blacksburg Transit is free. After the game, take the Campus Shuttle (CAS) from Cassell Coliseum to the Transit Center, where every route leaves from the Maroon Loop. Road detours stay in place for at least an hour after the game. Cars may stay in the lots until 7 AM Sunday after a Saturday game.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Don't bring a purse, backpack or fanny pack: only a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon freezer bag gets in, plus a small strapless clutch. There is no re-entry, and noisemakers such as cowbells are banned.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • PK's Bar & Grill

    432 N. Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    A downtown favorite since 1992 for hot wings and pizza, with 23 TVs, pool tables, darts and a back deck.

    Away fans: mixed crowd of locals, professionals and students; a place to catch any team's game.

  • Hokie House

    322 N. Main St., Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Home of the famous Hokie burger and its own house hot sauce, open late every night.

    Away fans: classic Hokie hangout; expect a maroon and orange crowd.

  • Bottom of the Stairs

    217A College Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    House-smoked pulled pork, brisket, chicken and sausage with drinks, in the space under Top of the Stairs. Opened in 2017.

    Away fans: family-friendly barbecue spot with indoor and outdoor seating.

  • The Blacksburg Tavern

    103 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

    Set in the oldest house on Main Street, built around 1892. Regional farm cooking, a full bar, old Blacksburg and Virginia Tech photos, and old-time and bluegrass music.

    Away fans: quiet, historic room for a sit-down meal and a drink; a tribute to the town and Virginia Tech.

Sidequests in Blacksburg

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Eat50 points

    Barbecue at Bottom of the Stairs

    House-smoked pulled pork and brisket under Top of the Stairs. A short walk from campus.

    $. The day before

  2. Eat65 points

    A Hokie burger at Hokie House

    A downtown bar that calls itself home of the famous Hokie burger. Open until 2 AM.

    $. The day before

  3. Fan zone50 points

    Pregame at Hokie Village

    Free fan zone across from the stadium's west side. Live music, cornhole, food trucks, drink tents.

    $. 3 hours before kickoff

  4. Ritual65 points

    Hokie Walk

    Since 2001 fans line Beamer Way outside Hokie Village. The team walks through to Merryman Athletic Center about 2.5 hours before kickoff.

    Free. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  5. Ritual50 points

    March to Victory

    The Marching Virginians and spirit squads parade from Lot 5. They head to the stadium about 90 minutes before kickoff.

    Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff

  6. Ritual100 points

    Jump to Enter Sandman

    The Hokies run out to Metallica's Enter Sandman and the stadium jumps. Get in your seat early, it kicks off about 10 minutes before game time.

    Free. 10 minutes before kickoff

  7. Drink65 points

    Post-game wings at PK's

    A downtown favorite since 1992, 23 TVs for the late games. Pool, darts, and a back deck round it out.

    $. 4 hours after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Lane Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Lower level, end zoneLower level, corner, home sideLower level, home sidelineLower level, corner, home sideLower level, end zoneLower level, corner, visitor sideLower level, visitor sidelineLower level, corner, visitor side200 level, end zone200 level, corner, home side200 level, home sideline200 level, corner, home side200 level, end zone200 level, corner, visitor side200 level, visitor sideline200 level, corner, visitor sideSouth end zone upper deck, end zoneSouth end zone upper deck, corner, home sideSouth end zone upper deck, home sidelineSouth end zone upper deck, corner, home sideSouth end zone upper deck, end zoneSouth end zone upper deck, corner, visitor sideSouth end zone upper deck, visitor sidelineSouth end zone upper deck, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
Lower level101 to 136200 level201 to 206 in the south end and 226 to 236 in the east upper standsSouth end zone upper deck401 to 409 and 501 to 510Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.