Roth Report
Lane Stadium Fan Guide (A-Z)
Below you will find a comprehensive description of the Virginia Tech
Hokies' policies at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. It is the team's wish that all
patrons have a safe and enjoyable experience, and we believe that these
policies will aid in accomplishing that endeavor.
Admission
All fans entering Lane Stadium/Worsham Field regardless of age must have a valid ticket to gain admission to the stadium. Once fans enter the stadium, they may not exit and re-enter. Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED within Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. Anyone caught possessing alcoholic beverages may be ejected from the stadium. NO refunds will be given in these cases. Announcements and Paging
Announcements and paging will be done only in the case of an emergency. If a family member at home needs to reach a fan attending the game please call (540) 231-4914 for more assistance. ATM Machines
ATM machines are located in the south end on the main concourse level, upper east (section 29) and lower east stands (section 11) and in the west side (section 2). Banners, Signs, and Flags
Banners, signs and flags will not be permitted in Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. If found in the stadium, you will be asked to leave the item under your seat. Athletics will not be held responsible for items that have been confiscated. Bus Parking
A very limited number of parking spaces are available for buses. Game day passes may be purchased in advance by calling (540) 231-6731. Bus Service
Blacksburg Transit provides a shuttle service from the Satellite Parking Lots (Blacksburg High School and the New Blacksburg Middle School). Cameras
No video or movie cameras will be permitted inside the stadium. Still cameras are permitted, however tripods are not. Camper/RV Parking
Hokie Club members who have purchased parking passes for RV/Campers are located in Lot 3 or 16. In order to park in either of these lots a season parking pass must have been purchased in advance. A limited number of RV/Camper parking spaces are available on game day in Lot 17 (see map). There is a $30 charge for camper parking. Code of Conduct
Virginia Tech football should be an enjoyable experience for all fans. In order to promote athletic excellence and fan enjoyment, we ask for your assistance in displaying a high degree of sportsmanship at all times. Virginia Tech reserves the right to remove from the stadium those individuals whose conduct disrupts players, coaches, officials or other fans. NO refunds will be given in these cases. Any person entering the field of play at any time will be subject to arrest. Concessions and Souvenirs
Concession stands are located beneath all permanent stands and can be reached by exiting from any portal. Souvenir stores are located under the west stands across from Sections 8 and 10, under the east stands near ramp 19 and just inside the entrance of Gate 1, in he South End Zone. Disability Accommodations
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides special services for fans that have purchased parking passes in advance. Handicap parking for the public is available for a $5 fee on the day of the game in designated parking areas (see map). A handicap accessible shuttle is provided from this lot to the stadium. Accessible golf carts with drivers will be stationed at gates inside the stadium and are available on an as-needed basis pregame, throughout the game, and postgame. Golf carts are not allowed outside of the stadium. Customers who require special assistance are urged to make all ticket arrangements well in advance by contacting the Athletics Ticket Office at (540) 231-6731 or 1-800-828-3244. Elevators
The south end zone has two elevators to accommodate suite patrons and disabled fans. The west side has a total of six elevators. Elevators 1 and 7, located on either side of the west side, access the outdoor club areas. Elevators 2 through 5, llocated in the towers, access each floor. Family/Special Needs Restrooms
please see Restrooms First Aid Rooms
First aid facilities are located on both sides of the field and in the South End Zone. First aid rooms are located in the following locations:
EAST - Northeast side (at section 1 and 31)
WEST - Northwest side (at section 20)
SOUTH - Southeast side (behind section 202)
There is a doctor on call at all times (231-4915). Fans can ask for assistance from rescue squad members stationed at portals around the stadium. They can also ask an event staff member to locate first aid assistance. Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call
Assistance with any ticket problem can be obtained by contacting the Virginia Tech Athletics Ticket Office at (540) 231-6731 or 1-800 VA TECH 4 (800-828-3244). The Athletics Ticket Office is located in the south tower of the West Side of Lane Stadium. Public Will Call, Player Guest and Recruit Will Call are located on the West Side of Lane Stadium at Gate 4. Will Call is open through the end of the 3rd quarter of the game. If available, game day tickets are on sale at the stadium at least three hours prior to game time and at the ticket office in the coliseum until one hour prior to kickoff. General Ticket Information
All gates open 2 hours prior to kick off.
Handicap Seating
Handicap seating is located on the East side and in the South End Zone. Handicap Parking
Handicap parking is located in the Schultz Parking Lot on Alumni Mall (off Main St.). Blacksburg Transit will provide transportation to and from the parking lot, starting 2 hours prior to kick off and continuing 2 hours post game. Golf cart services will be provided inside the stadium. Hokie Club Parking
The parking lots surrounding the stadium (Lots 1-16 and Lots 18-20) are reserved for Hokie Club members (see map). A parking permit is required for entrance into these lots and must be purchased in advance to insure admission into Hokie Club parking areas. These passes were available prior to the priority deadline. All passes must be displayed on rearview mirror or dashboard at all times. Cars without passes are subject to towing at the owners' expense or to being ticketed. The police will tow cars on the night prior to a football game. It is the responsibilty/decision of athletics and the parking contractor to tow or ticket cars on game day. Lost, misplaced or stolen Hokie Club passes will not be replaced. Hokie Club passes will not be available on game day. Parking lots will be monitored until the end of the game. All members of the Hokie Club are limited to one pass for one space. Tailgaiting will need to be confined to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Additional parking information for football is available on the Game Day section. Lost and Found
Lost and found items will be in the south tower lobby on the West Side of Lane Stadium. Items can be claimed the following week by calling the stadium at 231-6067. Items will be kept until the end of the season. Lost Persons
Go to the MPU (Moblie Police Unit) located under the East Stands at Ramp 1 to report a lost person. Parking Lots
See Bus Parking, Camper/RV Parking, Handicap Parking, Hokie Club Parking Lots, Parking Map, Public Parking Prohibited Items
The following is a list of items not permitted in Lane Stadium/Worsham Field:
Horns, whistles or artificial noisemakers of any kind
Alcoholic beverages
Backpacks
Banners, signs, flags
Cameras with lens longer than 4-inches
Containers (i.e. bottled water, etc.)
Coolers (hard or soft sided)
Firearms
Food of any kind
Glass bottles
Strollers
Tripods
Umbrellas
Video/movie camera Public Parking
Public Parking is available on game day for a $10 fee in designated parking lots (see map). Parking information is available on the Game Day section. Satellite parking is available at Blacksburg High School and the New Blacksburg Middle School. Blacksburg Transit provides a shuttle service from the Satellite Parking Lots to the stadium. Re-entry
There is NO re-entry. Request for Assistance
All requests for assistance and reports of discourtesy should be directed to event staff. Event staff personnel are positioned at each ramp throughout the stadium for convenience. Restrooms
Restrooms for men and women 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 1 in the East Stands
Behind Sections 205 and 509 in the South End Zone
Across from Sections 2 & 4 and 18 & 20 in the West Stands Seating Chart
A seating chart of Lane Stadium/Worsham Field can be found here. Security Checks
All persons entering the stadium will be subject to a visual search by stadium personnel prior to entering the gates. In addition, persons carrying purses, back packs, diaper bags, etc. will be asked to open such items for inspection. Smoking
Virginia Tech is committed to providing a smoke-free environment in all its facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Smoking WILL NOT BE PERMITTED in stadium seating areas, restrooms or entryways leading to the seating area. Souvenirs
please see Concessions and Souvenirs Will Call
please see Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call
All fans entering Lane Stadium/Worsham Field regardless of age must have a valid ticket to gain admission to the stadium. Once fans enter the stadium, they may not exit and re-enter. Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED within Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. Anyone caught possessing alcoholic beverages may be ejected from the stadium. NO refunds will be given in these cases. Announcements and Paging
Announcements and paging will be done only in the case of an emergency. If a family member at home needs to reach a fan attending the game please call (540) 231-4914 for more assistance. ATM Machines
ATM machines are located in the south end on the main concourse level, upper east (section 29) and lower east stands (section 11) and in the west side (section 2). Banners, Signs, and Flags
Banners, signs and flags will not be permitted in Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. If found in the stadium, you will be asked to leave the item under your seat. Athletics will not be held responsible for items that have been confiscated. Bus Parking
A very limited number of parking spaces are available for buses. Game day passes may be purchased in advance by calling (540) 231-6731. Bus Service
Blacksburg Transit provides a shuttle service from the Satellite Parking Lots (Blacksburg High School and the New Blacksburg Middle School). Cameras
No video or movie cameras will be permitted inside the stadium. Still cameras are permitted, however tripods are not. Camper/RV Parking
Hokie Club members who have purchased parking passes for RV/Campers are located in Lot 3 or 16. In order to park in either of these lots a season parking pass must have been purchased in advance. A limited number of RV/Camper parking spaces are available on game day in Lot 17 (see map). There is a $30 charge for camper parking. Code of Conduct
Virginia Tech football should be an enjoyable experience for all fans. In order to promote athletic excellence and fan enjoyment, we ask for your assistance in displaying a high degree of sportsmanship at all times. Virginia Tech reserves the right to remove from the stadium those individuals whose conduct disrupts players, coaches, officials or other fans. NO refunds will be given in these cases. Any person entering the field of play at any time will be subject to arrest. Concessions and Souvenirs
Concession stands are located beneath all permanent stands and can be reached by exiting from any portal. Souvenir stores are located under the west stands across from Sections 8 and 10, under the east stands near ramp 19 and just inside the entrance of Gate 1, in he South End Zone. Disability Accommodations
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides special services for fans that have purchased parking passes in advance. Handicap parking for the public is available for a $5 fee on the day of the game in designated parking areas (see map). A handicap accessible shuttle is provided from this lot to the stadium. Accessible golf carts with drivers will be stationed at gates inside the stadium and are available on an as-needed basis pregame, throughout the game, and postgame. Golf carts are not allowed outside of the stadium. Customers who require special assistance are urged to make all ticket arrangements well in advance by contacting the Athletics Ticket Office at (540) 231-6731 or 1-800-828-3244. Elevators
The south end zone has two elevators to accommodate suite patrons and disabled fans. The west side has a total of six elevators. Elevators 1 and 7, located on either side of the west side, access the outdoor club areas. Elevators 2 through 5, llocated in the towers, access each floor. Family/Special Needs Restrooms
please see Restrooms First Aid Rooms
First aid facilities are located on both sides of the field and in the South End Zone. First aid rooms are located in the following locations:
EAST - Northeast side (at section 1 and 31)
WEST - Northwest side (at section 20)
SOUTH - Southeast side (behind section 202)
There is a doctor on call at all times (231-4915). Fans can ask for assistance from rescue squad members stationed at portals around the stadium. They can also ask an event staff member to locate first aid assistance. Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call
Assistance with any ticket problem can be obtained by contacting the Virginia Tech Athletics Ticket Office at (540) 231-6731 or 1-800 VA TECH 4 (800-828-3244). The Athletics Ticket Office is located in the south tower of the West Side of Lane Stadium. Public Will Call, Player Guest and Recruit Will Call are located on the West Side of Lane Stadium at Gate 4. Will Call is open through the end of the 3rd quarter of the game. If available, game day tickets are on sale at the stadium at least three hours prior to game time and at the ticket office in the coliseum until one hour prior to kickoff. General Ticket Information
- Every person must have a ticket, regardless of age.
- Time 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.
- Sorry, no refunds or exchanges are permitted if the game is played.
- If you are a person with a disability and desire any special accommodations (to participate in this activity), you must notify the ticket office when you place your order.
- Once you leave the stadium there is no re-entry.
All gates open 2 hours prior to kick off.
| Public/Student Gates | Gate 1, 2, 3 | South |
| Gate 4, 5 | West | |
| Gate 6 | Northwest | |
| Gate 7 | Northeast | |
| Gate 8 | East | |
| Home Team Player's Guest | Gate 4 | West |
| Recruits | Gate 4 | West |
| Visiting Team Player's Guest | Gate 2 | South |
| VHSL Coaches | Gate 2 | South |
Handicap seating is located on the East side and in the South End Zone. Handicap Parking
Handicap parking is located in the Schultz Parking Lot on Alumni Mall (off Main St.). Blacksburg Transit will provide transportation to and from the parking lot, starting 2 hours prior to kick off and continuing 2 hours post game. Golf cart services will be provided inside the stadium. Hokie Club Parking
The parking lots surrounding the stadium (Lots 1-16 and Lots 18-20) are reserved for Hokie Club members (see map). A parking permit is required for entrance into these lots and must be purchased in advance to insure admission into Hokie Club parking areas. These passes were available prior to the priority deadline. All passes must be displayed on rearview mirror or dashboard at all times. Cars without passes are subject to towing at the owners' expense or to being ticketed. The police will tow cars on the night prior to a football game. It is the responsibilty/decision of athletics and the parking contractor to tow or ticket cars on game day. Lost, misplaced or stolen Hokie Club passes will not be replaced. Hokie Club passes will not be available on game day. Parking lots will be monitored until the end of the game. All members of the Hokie Club are limited to one pass for one space. Tailgaiting will need to be confined to the area immediately behind your vehicle. Additional parking information for football is available on the Game Day section. Lost and Found
Lost and found items will be in the south tower lobby on the West Side of Lane Stadium. Items can be claimed the following week by calling the stadium at 231-6067. Items will be kept until the end of the season. Lost Persons
Go to the MPU (Moblie Police Unit) located under the East Stands at Ramp 1 to report a lost person. Parking Lots
See Bus Parking, Camper/RV Parking, Handicap Parking, Hokie Club Parking Lots, Parking Map, Public Parking Prohibited Items
The following is a list of items not permitted in Lane Stadium/Worsham Field:
Horns, whistles or artificial noisemakers of any kind
Alcoholic beverages
Backpacks
Banners, signs, flags
Cameras with lens longer than 4-inches
Containers (i.e. bottled water, etc.)
Coolers (hard or soft sided)
Firearms
Food of any kind
Glass bottles
Strollers
Tripods
Umbrellas
Video/movie camera Public Parking
Public Parking is available on game day for a $10 fee in designated parking lots (see map). Parking information is available on the Game Day section. Satellite parking is available at Blacksburg High School and the New Blacksburg Middle School. Blacksburg Transit provides a shuttle service from the Satellite Parking Lots to the stadium. Re-entry
There is NO re-entry. Request for Assistance
All requests for assistance and reports of discourtesy should be directed to event staff. Event staff personnel are positioned at each ramp throughout the stadium for convenience. Restrooms
Restrooms for men and women 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 1 in the East Stands
Behind Sections 205 and 509 in the South End Zone
Across from Sections 2 & 4 and 18 & 20 in the West Stands Seating Chart
A seating chart of Lane Stadium/Worsham Field can be found here. Security Checks
All persons entering the stadium will be subject to a visual search by stadium personnel prior to entering the gates. In addition, persons carrying purses, back packs, diaper bags, etc. will be asked to open such items for inspection. Smoking
Virginia Tech is committed to providing a smoke-free environment in all its facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Smoking WILL NOT BE PERMITTED in stadium seating areas, restrooms or entryways leading to the seating area. Souvenirs
please see Concessions and Souvenirs Will Call
please see Game Day Ticket Problems and Will Call
