Mark Your Calendars! Wake Forest Game Times Announced for Sept. Contests
5/27/2021 2:31:00 PM | Football
Season Tickets | Four Pack Ticket Packages
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Get excited, Deacon Nation! Kickoff for the 2021 Wake Forest football season is less than 100 days away and the Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN/ACC Network announced the kickoff times for Wake Forest's first four games of the season on Thursday afternoon.
The Demon Deacons are set to host Old Dominion on Opening Night, Presented by Lowe's Foods at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 3 on ACC Network. Week two on Saturday, Sept. 11 features a Noon ET kickoff against Norfolk State on ACC Network Extra. The Deacs open up conference play a week later at Truist Field against Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 18, which is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET start on ABC or ESPN.
The first road matchup of the season comes in week four when the Demon Deacons travel to Virginia for a Friday, Sept. 24 night tilt at 7 p.m. on ESPN2.
|
Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Network |
|
Friday, Sept. 3 |
7 p.m. ET |
Old Dominion |
ACC Network |
|
Saturday, Sept. 11 |
Noon ET |
Norfolk State |
ACC Network Extra |
|
Saturday, Sept. 18 |
3:30 p.m. ET |
Florida State |
ABC or ESPN |
|
Friday, Sept. 24 |
7 p.m. ET |
at Virginia |
ESPN2 |
Riding the ACC's third longest streak consecutive bowl game streak, Wake Forest football will begin the 2021 season with national primetime exposure with ESPN/ACCN now set for the Demon Deacons' first three contests.
"As we build the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at Truist Field, we appreciate our ESPN and ACC Network partners showcasing the Demon Deacons and also establishing these game times which enable Wake Forest fans to go ahead and make their September plans to join us in Deactown" director of athletics John Currie said. "The outstanding coverage of ESPN and ACCN helps tell the story of what Coach Clawson and his staff have built in Winston-Salem - having won the fifth most games of any ACC school over the last five years."
"Our student-athletes and staff are working hard and we are looking forward to the 2021 season," head coach Dave Clawson. "We are thrilled to welcome back our student-athletes families, students and all fans to Truist Field this fall. An exciting season of Wake Forest football awaits!"
Fans can secure their seats for these three contests through Wake Forest's innovative and affordable four-pack of tickets. Ticket locations are on the east side of the stadium and include an LJVM Coliseum lot parking pass.
- Opening Night at Truist Field, presented by Lowes Foods on Friday, Sept. 3: $49
- Wake Forest vs. Norfolk State on Saturday, Sept. 11: $49
- Wake Forest vs. Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 18: $89
Four-pack tickets are also available for the Demon Deacons home games against Louisville ($79) and Big Four rival Duke ($69).
The Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community has shown its excitement to come back together and enjoy an exciting ACC and Wake Forest college football season inside Truist Field. Season ticket sales are tracking over 20 percent ahead of pace from previous seasons! Additionally, only 150 Deacon Hill packages remain while premium club tables in the Touchdown Club and McCreary Tower are now sold out.
These four-pack prices will increase on June 15 and season tickets for Wake Forest Football begin at only $120. The quickest and most efficient way to order tickets is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program (TPA) is back in 2021 with added flexibility as another element of Wake Forest Athletics commitment to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.
DEACTOWN Fan Zone, Presented by North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance
Opening Night festivities begin at the new and expanded DEACTOWN Fan Zone on the lawn outside McCreary Tower. DEACTOWN Fan Zone is a great destination for all fans with premium tailgating options, live music, video screens, local drink options, fun and a variety of food trucks.
The DEACTOWN Fan Zone will also feature giveaways and the opportunity to ring Wake Forest's Victory Bell. Children will be entertained with inflatable games, balloon artists and face painting. Officially licensed Wake Forest merchandise from a variety of best-in-class brands will be available for purchase.
The Deacon Walk will make its way through the heart of DEACTOWN as the team arrives at Truist Field, while the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black and the Wake Forest Spirit Squads will energize Deacon Nation with a thrilling pregame parade and pep rally prior to the game.
The DEACTOWN Fan Zone will open three hours prior to the game and close 45 minutes before kickoff as fans make their way inside Truist Field to see the Deacons take on the Monarchs!
Tailgating is BACK!
After a brief hiatus in 2020, tailgating is back outside of Truist Field! Grab your friends and family and welcome the 2021 college football season through your own tailgate setup adjacent to your parking space around Truist Field, or make your way over to the DEACTOWN Fan Zone for a tailgating experience with your fellow Demon Deacons, complete with video screens, food trucks and local drink options.
If you are interested in a premier tailgating experience, a number of packages are available through Tailgate Guys for Opening Night, starting at only $300. Those packages can be purchased by visiting GoDeacs.com/tailgateguys or by calling (336) 404-7161.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
