Lane Stadium information
Security Checks
All bags will be subject to search prior to entering the gates. Please plan accordingly and arrive early.
Prohibited
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Noisemakers (Horns, whistles or artificial noisemakers of any kind)
- Fireworks or any Explosive
- Folding chairs
- Illegal Drugs
- Weapons
- Balloons
- Pets (except service animals for the disabled)
- Coolers/Containers (unless containing medical supplies)
- Wrapped presents
- Tailgating
- Backpacks
Allowable (everything will be searched)
- Cell phones
- Cameras
- Snacks/Bottled Water (plastic)
- Chair Backs/Seat Cushions
- Strollers/Wheelchairs
- Umbrellas
- Small purses
Concessions
Concession stands are located beneath all permanent stands and can be reached by exiting from any portal. Concessions in Lane Stadium will open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13.
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Gate Entry and Closure
Guests of Graduates: Enter at Gates 4, 5, and 8
General Public: Enter at Gates 1 and 3
ADA Accessible: Enter at Gates 1 and 5
Gates Closed: Gates 2, 6, and 7
Out of respect for our graduating students and their guests, the general public is asked to sit in the south end zone.
Restrooms
Restrooms 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 and behind Sections 205 and 509 in the South End Zone as well as behind Sections 2 and 18 in the West Stands. All restrooms are equipped with diaper changing stations.
Smoking
Virginia Tech is committed to providing a smoke-free environment in all facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Smoking WILL NOT BE PERMITTED in stadium concourses, seating areas, restrooms or portals leading to the seating area.
First Aid Rooms
First aid stations are in the West Side behind Section 20 and in the East Side behind Sections 1 and 31. The South End Zone station is located behind Section 202.