Wake Forest Athletics Update on 2020 Football Season
8/4/2020 12:00:00 PM | Football, General
The new ticketing and seating plan for the 2020 season at Truist Field is designed for the health and safety of all of those in attendance.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- With the goal of keeping all of Deacon Nation as safe and healthy as possible during home games this fall at Truist Field, Wake Forest Athletics has adjusted its seating and ticketing plans.
"Health and safety, not only of our student-athletes but to all who attend Wake Forest athletic events, is our number one priority," Director of Athletics John Currie said. "I applaud the efforts of our staff in designing a plan to ensure the safest possible conditions inside Truist Field, and all our venues, this fall, while still enabling the Deacon Nation to experience Wake Forest events in person. As we continue with our preparations internally, we need everyone to continue to wear masks and help stop the spread of COVID-19."
Events will require physical distancing and mandatory face masks or facial coverings, with careful attention to safety protocol for concessions. With that, Wake Forest will be transitioning to individual game tickets only for the 2020 and a more touchless environment with mobile ticketing.
Wake Forest Athletics realizes some fans may not be comfortable attending games at Truist Field. In accordance with the Ticket Assurance Program, season ticket holders will have a variety of options for funds paid for the 2020 season:
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Donate season ticket purchases to the Athletics Scholarship Fund.
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Roll over season ticket purchases to the 2021 season.
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Receive a full refund on season ticket purchases.
With the seating plans for the upcoming season changing due to CDC guidelines, Wake Forest will offer current season ticket holders who wish to attend games the opportunity to obtain tickets on a game-by-game basis. This process is being finalized and will be shared within the coming weeks.
"Wake Forest Athletics is working through its FY21 budget and will continue to practice fiscal integrity as we move forward," Senior Associate AD Barry Faircloth said. "We encourage our fans, who are able, to continue to invest in helping Athletics provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience by transferring their ticket purchases into 100% tax-deductible charitable contributions that directly impact Wake Forest student-athletes. Those gifts not only provide student-athletes with the opportunity to receive a degree from Wake Forest University, but also provide critical resources within Career Development, Nutrition, Mental Wellbeing and Athletics Training."
Many announcements and details will be forthcoming as circumstances evolve. Wake Forest is ultimately under the health and safety guidelines and regulations of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, and the state of North Carolina.
If supporters have additional questions, they can contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office via email (tix@wfu.edu) or by phone at 336-758-3322 ext. 1.
Deacon Virtual Season Ticket (DVST)
For fans that are unable to make it to Truist Field for the upcoming season, the Deacon Virtual Season Ticket will offer a first of its kind experience inside of the program.
A Rookie Level membership for the Deacon Virtual Season Ticket is available free of charge for any interested Demon Deacon fans.
Access to the exclusive video, photo, written content, and live features, including a live pregame show for games played at Truist Field, will be available as a part of the full season ticket membership beginning at the PRO-Level for only $179.
Interested fans may register and purchase their membership today at GoDeacs.com/virtualticket or call the ticket office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1.
2020 Wake Forest Football Schedule
As the ACC announced on Wednesday, July 29, the season's first games will take place the week of Sept. 7-12. The 2020 scheduling model includes 11 games (10 plus one: 10 conference and one non-conference).
While dates are yet to be determined, Truist Field at Wake Forest will host Clemson, Miami, Virginia and Virginia Tech. Meanwhile, the Duke's Mayo Classic vs Notre Dame remains in Charlotte on Sept. 26.
Road contests for Wake Forest will be at Duke, Louisville, North Carolina, NC State and Syracuse.
The Deacs non-conference opponent will be announced at a later date.
