Details on Virginia Tech Football’s April 18th Open Practice for Students

Virginia Tech has released details of their practice on Tuesday, April 18th, which is open to students.

Here are the important facts:

  • Open to current Virginia Tech students with a valid student ID.
  • Enter Lane Stadium via Gate 6, starting at 6:30 PM.
  • View practice from the lower level of the west stands (press box side).
  • The first 2,000 Virginia Tech students who have renewed their student season tickets will receive a complimentary stadium blanket as they depart the stadium.
  • Restroom facilities will be open, but no concessions will be available.
  • Students will receive five points if they check in using the Gobbler Student Rewards app.
  • Still photography is allowed, but no video can be shot during the practice session.
  • Following the conclusion of practice, students will be permitted on the field for 15 minutes to take selfies with football players, but no autographs are permitted.
  • Students can share their pictures from practice on social media using the hashtag #ThisIsHome. The best submissions will be displayed on the video scoreboard at Lane Stadium and shared via @VT_Football on Twitter.

The Virginia Tech spring game is the following Saturday, April 22nd, at 2:30 PM (no TV, admission is free). 

For the full press release on Tuesday’s open practice, click here.

For information on the spring game format, click here.