Ultimate Deacon Weekend: Fan Information for Wake Forest Football’s Spring Game
3/23/2022 12:00:00 PM | Football, General
Wake Forest will play its annual spring game inside Truist Field on Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m. The game will be nationally televised on ACC Network.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – It's going to be a sun's-out, fun Saturday on April 16 for the 2022 Wake Forest Football Spring Game. The game, which is set to kickoff at 2 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACC Network for the first time in program history, highlights Ultimate Deacon Weekend with ten events across three other sports in Winston-Salem.
This is sure to be a weekend in DEACTOWN that you won't want to miss! Here are the promotions and schedule of events in Winston-Salem over the course of that weekend (April 15-17):
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at all of its venues and ensuring the entire University student body has fun and innovative ways to get involved this fun-filled weekend in Winston-Salem.
Fan Information for Spring Game
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
2022 Season Tickets
There are many exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for season ticket members, including access to the team, tickets to various away football games, and much more. Season ticket holders also receive earlier access to single game ticket sales and package opportunities. For questions or assistance, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1 or tix@wfu.edu. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Auto-Renewal Program
Season ticket purchasers may also elect to take their commitment a step further by enrolling in the auto-renewal program. Benefits of the auto-renewal program include:
Multiple sellouts are expected next fall with an excellent home schedule, and season tickets are the best way for fans to optimize the value of all of Truist Field's seating options and pricing.
There are multiple exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for those who purchase season tickets that include access to the team, tickets to various away football games and much more.
Important Upcoming Dates:
If tickets are purchased prior to the above dates, those fans are eligible for all prizes corresponding to that time frame and for the remaining prize opportunities as well.
Payment Plan Details
As in previous years, payment plans are available to Wake Forest football season ticket holders. Purchasers can opt in to a payment plan online or by speaking with a ticket office representative. The 2022 payment plan schedule for auto-renewal and traditional purchases are as follows:
Auto-Renewal, One-Installment Group: Paid in full at time of purchase for new customers; returning auto-renewal one-installment customers are charged in full on April 15, 2022.
Four-Installment Payment Plan (auto-renewal, or regular purchase) four equal payments charged on April 15, May 16, June 15, and July 15, 2022.
Ticket Purchase Assurance Plan
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program will be back in 2022 to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina for all fans. Ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
This peace-of-mind initiative allows fans the ability to exchange purchased tickets from a home contest they can no longer attend for any reason toward the purchase of tickets to another home game at Truist Field. Additionally, if for some reason any portion of the 2022 schedule does not take place or if capacity restrictions change throughout the season due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
Wake Forest Football Overview
Wake Forest recorded one of its two best seasons in program history last fall as the Deacons won the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division title and the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Championship.
After leading the Deacs to a program-record tying 11-3 record, including a school-best 7-1 mark in ACC play, head coach Dave Clawson was named the 2021 ACC Coach of the Year by the ACC and the Associated Press. That marked the ninth time a Wake Forest head coach has been honored as the ACC Football Coach of the Year and the first since 2006.
After reaching a program record sixth-straight bowl game in 2021 and defeating Big Ten foe Rutgers in the 77th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, 38-10, inside TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Wake Forest has the second-longest run in the ACC, trailing just Clemson, and Clawson owns the school record for bowl victories with four (2016 Military Bowl, 2017 Belk Bowl, 2018 Birmingham Bowl, 2021 Gator Bowl).
Wake Forest's six-year record of 45-30 is the most sustained success the Deacons have earned in program history. Overall within the ACC, Clemson and Wake Forest are the only football programs to rank inside of the top four in win totals over a two-year, three-year, four-year, five-year and six-year period, respectively.
The Deacs are 15-2 at home since the start of the 2019 season and the nine-game win streak is tied for the 10th longest in FBS entering the 2022 season. Additionally with a perfect 6-0 mark in 2021, Wake Forest recorded its first undefeated home record for the first time since 1979 and just the third time since Wake Forest's 1970 ACC Championship team. Meanwhile, six home wins last fall ties the program record that was set in 2019.
Nationally after climbing into the top 10 of the Associated Press and Amway Coaches Poll in 2021, Wake Forest achieved its highest ranking in the College Football Playoff Poll in school history when the first ranking was released on Nov. 2, 2021, as the Demon Deacons were tabbed as the No. 9 that week according to the CFP selection committee. Wake Forest ended last fall ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press Poll, which marks the highest ranking to end a season in program history.
Clawson and offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero have engineered an offense that has rewritten the record books at Wake Forest. The Deacons have set over 350 school records including marks for points scored, points per game, total offensive yards, first downs and passing yards over the past five seasons. Also, the Deacs are the only football program in the ACC to average at least 30 points per game each year since 2017. Specifically in 2021, Wake Forest scored a program-best 574 points and averaged a school-record 41.0 ppg.
That point total ranks 43rd in modern FBS history and the fourth-most in ACC history. Additionally, Wake Forest became just the 20th ACC team in the college football modern era (Post-WWII) to cross over the milestone of 500 points scored in a single season. Individually, the Deacons topped 35 points in a game 12 times during the 2021 campaign. In the College Football Playoff Era, Wake Forest is one of seven teams (2014 Oregon, 2018 Alabama, 2018 Oklahoma, 2019 Alabama, 2019 LSU, 2020 Alabama) to accomplish that feat.
This is sure to be a weekend in DEACTOWN that you won't want to miss! Here are the promotions and schedule of events in Winston-Salem over the course of that weekend (April 15-17):
- Friday, April 15:
- Women's Tennis vs. Notre Dame, 12 p.m.
- Theme: Deacs Hit the Beach!
- Opportunity to win coolers, hats, and sunglasses
- Men's Tennis vs. North Carolina, 3 p.m.
- Indoor Tennis Center Members Day
- One Lucky Fan Wins an Exclusive Wake Forest Prize Pack
- Men's Tennis vs. Pfeiffer, 6 p.m.
- Baseball vs. Clemson, 7 p.m.
- Theme: Family Friday at the Couch!
- Four Tickets + Four Concessions Vouchers for $45 at GoDeacs.com/tickets
- Post-Game Friday Night Fireworks
- Women's Tennis vs. Notre Dame, 12 p.m.
- Saturday, April 16:
- Football Spring Game, 2 p.m.
- Giveaway: 2022 Football Schedule Poster & Collectible Autograph Poster
- Other Key Activities and Times:
- 11 AM - Truist Field Parking Lots Open for Tailgating
- Noon - DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Forsyth County Farm Bureau Opens Inside of Truist Field
- Post-Game - On-Field Autographs with Wake Forest Football
- Baseball vs. Clemson, 4:30 p.m.
- Theme: Strike Out Cancer!
- Giveaway: First 250 Fans Receive "Strike Out Cancer" Rally Towel
- Football Spring Game, 2 p.m.
- Sunday, April 17:
- Women's Tennis vs. Louisville at 11 a.m
- Theme: Senior Day
- Come out and help honor the 2022 Senior Class
- Post-Match Easter Egg Hunt
- Baseball vs. Clemson, 1 p.m.
- Theme: Kids Day at the Couch
- Giveaway: Set No. 3 of Wake Forest Baseball Trading Cards
- Four Tickets + Four Concessions Vouchers for $45 at GoDeacs.com/tickets
- Kids Can Run the Bases Post-Game
- Pre-Game Easter Egg Hunt
- Men's Tennis vs. Duke, 2 p.m.
- Theme: Sunday Funday
- Giveaway: Sunday Sundaes - Free Ice Cream Sundaes
- Men's Tennis vs. NC Wesleyan, 5 p.m.
- Women's Tennis vs. Louisville at 11 a.m
Wake Forest Athletics is committed to providing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at all of its venues and ensuring the entire University student body has fun and innovative ways to get involved this fun-filled weekend in Winston-Salem.
Fan Information for Spring Game
- DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Forsyth County Farm Bureau Insurance
- Back by popular demand from the fall, the expanded DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Forsyth County Farm Bureau Insurance! For Ultimate Deacon Weekend, the fan zone will be located inside Truist Field atop Deacon Hill. The space will be open at Noon.
- This will be a destination experience for all fans with premium tailgating options, live music, local drink selections, fun and a variety of food trucks and vendor options. Activities in this space will provide experiences for fans of all ages, from inflatables and kids games to a beer garden.
- DEACTOWN Tailgate Village in Partnership with Tailgate Guys
- In partnership with Tailgate Guys, Wake Forest is excited to offer premium tailgate experiences inside Truist Field for the Spring Game. This premier experience will provide access to the DEACTOWN Fan Zone and be located atop Deacon Hill.
- Packages begin at only $300 for the spring game. Those interested in booking a tent in this new premier location may order their package by visiting GoDeacs.com/tailgateguys.
- Parking/Traffic/Tailgating
- Complete information regarding Truist Field's parking map and specific lots can be found here. Complimentary parking will be in the Gold Lot behind Bridger Field House more information can be found at GoDeacs.com/FootballGameday.
- All tailgating policies for Truist Field can be found here.
- Clear Bag Policy
- In the interest of fan safety, Wake Forest Athletics will continue to adhere to its clear bag policy. Fans are permitted to enter with a clear bag that does not exceed 12″ in height by 6″ in depth by 12″ in width. A one-gallon clear plastic bag, such as a Ziploc bag or anything similar, is acceptable.
- Complete information can be found here.
- Additionally, information regarding Truist Field's prohibited items list can be found here.
- Approved clear bags are available at DeaconShop.com, Hanes Mall Deacon Shop, as well as the Deacon Shop and Bookstore on-campus for students.
- Stadium Entry & Metal Detection Information
- Fans will be permitted to enter Truist Field beginning at 12:00 p.m. Details regarding entry gates will be released closer to the event.
- Postgame Autographs & Field Access
- All fans in attendance are welcome to come down to the field after the game to meet the student-athletes and coaches. With that, autographs on a special poster from Wake Forest Athletics will be permitted.
- Additionally, fans in attendance will be able to pick up the Deacs 2022 Schedule Poster upon entry into Truist Field.
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
2022 Season Tickets
There are many exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for season ticket members, including access to the team, tickets to various away football games, and much more. Season ticket holders also receive earlier access to single game ticket sales and package opportunities. For questions or assistance, please contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext 1 or tix@wfu.edu. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Auto-Renewal Program
Season ticket purchasers may also elect to take their commitment a step further by enrolling in the auto-renewal program. Benefits of the auto-renewal program include:
- Convenience - You'll no longer need to worry about missing renewal deadlines, as the automatic payment will ensure you get your tickets ordered on time.
- Flexible payment options - You can choose to make a one-time auto-renewal payment or break it up into four installments (April, May, June, and July).
- Avoid renewal reminders - You won't receive reminder emails, phone calls and mailings in regards to renewing your tickets while also having peace of mind knowing your order is all set.
- Early renewal date - For general public season ticket holders, seat assignments are based upon the date the order is placed- secure the earliest order date year after year by joining the auto-renewal program.
Multiple sellouts are expected next fall with an excellent home schedule, and season tickets are the best way for fans to optimize the value of all of Truist Field's seating options and pricing.
There are multiple exclusive benefits and renewal prizes for those who purchase season tickets that include access to the team, tickets to various away football games and much more.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- March 23:
- Third Season Ticket Early Purchase Incentive Deadline
- April 20:
- Final Season Ticket Early Purchase Incentive Deadline
- May 4:
- Season Ticket Priority Deadline- order by May 4 to have your season tickets assigned on priority.
- May 9:
- Four-Pack Tickets on Sale (Details Revealed Following 2022 Schedule Announcement)
- May 11:
- Four-Pack Tickets on Sale (Details Revealed Following 2022 Schedule Announcement)
- May 13:
- Four-Pack Tickets on Sale (Details Revealed Following 2022 Schedule Announcement)
- June 1:
- Select ACC Contest & Army Single Games Tickets on Sale to Season Ticket Holders and Deacon Club Members (Details Revealed Following 2022 Schedule Announcement)
- June 6:
- Select ACC Contest & Army Single Games Tickets on Sale to Alumni, Faculty and Staff (Details Revealed Following 2022 Schedule Announcement)
- June 15:
- Final Day Prior to $10 Increase on Four-Pack Ticket Packages
- June 22:
- Select ACC Contest & Army Single Games Tickets on Sale to General Public (Details Revealed Following 2022 Schedule Announcement)
- August 17:
- Final Day Prior to $10 Increase on Four-Pack Ticket Packages
- September 14:
- Final Day Prior to $10 Increase on Four-Pack Ticket Packages
If tickets are purchased prior to the above dates, those fans are eligible for all prizes corresponding to that time frame and for the remaining prize opportunities as well.
Payment Plan Details
As in previous years, payment plans are available to Wake Forest football season ticket holders. Purchasers can opt in to a payment plan online or by speaking with a ticket office representative. The 2022 payment plan schedule for auto-renewal and traditional purchases are as follows:
Auto-Renewal, One-Installment Group: Paid in full at time of purchase for new customers; returning auto-renewal one-installment customers are charged in full on April 15, 2022.
Four-Installment Payment Plan (auto-renewal, or regular purchase) four equal payments charged on April 15, May 16, June 15, and July 15, 2022.
Ticket Purchase Assurance Plan
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program will be back in 2022 to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina for all fans. Ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
This peace-of-mind initiative allows fans the ability to exchange purchased tickets from a home contest they can no longer attend for any reason toward the purchase of tickets to another home game at Truist Field. Additionally, if for some reason any portion of the 2022 schedule does not take place or if capacity restrictions change throughout the season due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
Wake Forest Football Overview
Wake Forest recorded one of its two best seasons in program history last fall as the Deacons won the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division title and the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Championship.
After leading the Deacs to a program-record tying 11-3 record, including a school-best 7-1 mark in ACC play, head coach Dave Clawson was named the 2021 ACC Coach of the Year by the ACC and the Associated Press. That marked the ninth time a Wake Forest head coach has been honored as the ACC Football Coach of the Year and the first since 2006.
After reaching a program record sixth-straight bowl game in 2021 and defeating Big Ten foe Rutgers in the 77th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, 38-10, inside TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Wake Forest has the second-longest run in the ACC, trailing just Clemson, and Clawson owns the school record for bowl victories with four (2016 Military Bowl, 2017 Belk Bowl, 2018 Birmingham Bowl, 2021 Gator Bowl).
Wake Forest's six-year record of 45-30 is the most sustained success the Deacons have earned in program history. Overall within the ACC, Clemson and Wake Forest are the only football programs to rank inside of the top four in win totals over a two-year, three-year, four-year, five-year and six-year period, respectively.
The Deacs are 15-2 at home since the start of the 2019 season and the nine-game win streak is tied for the 10th longest in FBS entering the 2022 season. Additionally with a perfect 6-0 mark in 2021, Wake Forest recorded its first undefeated home record for the first time since 1979 and just the third time since Wake Forest's 1970 ACC Championship team. Meanwhile, six home wins last fall ties the program record that was set in 2019.
Nationally after climbing into the top 10 of the Associated Press and Amway Coaches Poll in 2021, Wake Forest achieved its highest ranking in the College Football Playoff Poll in school history when the first ranking was released on Nov. 2, 2021, as the Demon Deacons were tabbed as the No. 9 that week according to the CFP selection committee. Wake Forest ended last fall ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press Poll, which marks the highest ranking to end a season in program history.
Clawson and offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero have engineered an offense that has rewritten the record books at Wake Forest. The Deacons have set over 350 school records including marks for points scored, points per game, total offensive yards, first downs and passing yards over the past five seasons. Also, the Deacs are the only football program in the ACC to average at least 30 points per game each year since 2017. Specifically in 2021, Wake Forest scored a program-best 574 points and averaged a school-record 41.0 ppg.
That point total ranks 43rd in modern FBS history and the fourth-most in ACC history. Additionally, Wake Forest became just the 20th ACC team in the college football modern era (Post-WWII) to cross over the milestone of 500 points scored in a single season. Individually, the Deacons topped 35 points in a game 12 times during the 2021 campaign. In the College Football Playoff Era, Wake Forest is one of seven teams (2014 Oregon, 2018 Alabama, 2018 Oklahoma, 2019 Alabama, 2019 LSU, 2020 Alabama) to accomplish that feat.
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