Know Before You Go: Fan Information & Initiatives for Wake Forest-Florida State
9/15/2021 1:44:00 PM | Football
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina inside all of its venues while ensuring that all fans have a great time in a healthy and safe environment. Wake Forest University has several gameday strategies, and health and safety protocols in place to ensure all fans have a great experience at Truist Field.
Due to extremely popular demand, the Wake Forest Ticket Office has sold out of all its four-ticket packages for Saturday's ACC opener. Meanwhile, individual game tickets remain available and start at only $30 - including a limited number remaining on Deacon Hill. Click here to secure your tickets for Saturday's game while inventory remains.
Week 3 Spotlight
Hall of Fame
Wake Forest Athletics welcomes back a star-studded group to Winston-Salem as the 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Class will be enshrined in the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 17 inside Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Fans can purchase tickets here.
Additionally, this event is free all Wake Forest students and fans who show their ticket to Saturday's Florida State football game will be admitted to this memorable induction ceremony.
The class includes All-American and 11x NBA All-Star Chris Paul, NCAA Champion, Olympic Medalist and four-time ACC individual champion Michael Bingham, all-time winningest quarterback Riley Skinner and placekicker Sam Swank, both members of Wake Forest's 2006 ACC Championship football team, Dianne Dailey, who coached the Demon Deacon women's golf team for 30 years and earned four ACC Coach of the Year honors and Drew Taylor, who won five ACC individual championships and will become the first member of the swimming and diving teams to earn induction to the Hall of Fame.
The six new inductees will be honored at halftime of Saturday's game. Additionally, the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame now has 178 members and Friday's ceremony will mark the 47th Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame induction class.
Wake Forest Athletics Open the Gate tradition continues with 2020 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Coach Dailey. The longtime legendary women's golf coach and administrator will lead the team onto Truist Field ahead of the Deacons' contest against the Seminoles on Saturday afternoon.
Celebrating the 2020 Graduating Class
Wake Forest University is happy to welcome back and celebrate the 2020 graduating class on Sept. 17-18 for their commencement weekend.
Following a celebration on Friday night, the class will attend their commencement ceremony and reception on Saturday morning followed by a tailgate near gate one from 1:30-3:00 p.m.to reconnect and celebrate the 2020 class.
Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Here are the previously announced fan initiatives and information for the 2021 football season.
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Parking / Traffic / Tailgating
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Stadium Entry & Mobile Ticketing
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Technology Upgrades at Truist Field
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New Pregame Show Experience
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Upgrade: Truist Field Received State-of-the-Art Cellular Technology
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Wake Forest Athletics Partner Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services Seeks Gameday Staff Employees
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Interested workers can sign up through this link or contact Rhino Sports at 336-600-1291 to speak with its staff. Group information packets for the 2021 season are also available upon request.
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R&D Brewing Releases Deacon Brew, The Official Beer of Wake Forest!
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Deacon Brew is a refreshing light beer with 4.2% ABV that contains only 2.4 carbs and 97 calories, making it the ideal companion. Deacon Brew is the latest initiative in Wake Forest Athletics' commitment to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.
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New Seating Concepts & Premium Experiences
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Ticket Purchase Assurance Program
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Touchdown Club + Field Level Terrace
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East Side Club Premium Seating
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Harold Pollard Center Club Add-On
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Innovative Fan Experience Awaits Fans Inside & Outside Truist Field
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DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Forsyth County Farm Bureau Insurance
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New DEACTOWN Tailgate Village in Partnership with Tailgate Guys
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Fireworks & Pyrotechnics
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Deacon Gameday LIVE
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New Pregame Show Experience
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New Team Intro Experience
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New Food & Beverage Offerings Await Fans Inside & Outside Truist Field
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DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Forsyth County Farm Bureau Insurance
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Seven Saturdays Bar, Presented by R&D Brewing
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New and Expanded Food Truck Offerings
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Broad Branch Distillery in Flow Lexus Club
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Innovative, Fun Opportunities Await Wake Forest Students Inside & Outside Truist Field
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Screamin' Demon Rewards and Student Tickets
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Free Transportation for Students via Shuttles
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Guest Services
Fans with questions before, during and after all Wake Forest home Football games are encouraged to contact the Wake Forest Athletics Gameday Hotline via phone at 336-758-GAME or email at gameday@wfu.edu. This service is also available during regular business hours Monday-Friday.
Fans needing assistance can also visit the Wake Forest Athletics gameday information website. The gameday page is the hub of all fan information pertaining to gameday policies and procedures for Truist Field.
Rhino event staff team members are available at numerous guest information booths inside and around Truist Field. Locations are identified on our interior map found here.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
Health & Safety Protocols
Wake Forest Athletics works closely with Wake Forest University, Forsyth County and state officials to follow COVID-related guidelines for the safety of fans in attendance at Truist Field and all venues. While proof of vaccination is not currently required for spectators, we encourage vaccinations for all. We are proud that nearly 100% of Wake Forest Athletics student-athletes, staff and coaches are vaccinated, as required under University and Athletics policy. Currently, all academic buildings are closed to visitors, and masks are required in all indoor spaces. For additional information regarding steps the University is taking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission on campus, we strongly encourage you to review the University's COVID-19 Notice.
Wake Forest has several gameday guidelines and strategies. First and foremost is required face coverings for all unvaccinated fans in attendance. Additionally, all fans must wear a mask indoors at all times, regardless of vaccination status. Wake Forest Athletics also requires all non-team personnel to be masked at all times inside the field enclosure.