Mark Your Calendars! Opening Night at Truist Field Set for Thursday, Aug. 31
1/10/2023 2:00:00 PM | Football
Wake Forest football will open the 2023 season against Elon inside Truist Field. Tickets are available now!
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Coming off Wake Forest's fifth bowl championship in the last seven years, Deacon Nation and the entire Winston-Salem and Triad Community can begin to make plans for the upcoming 2023 football season now. The Deacs will open next season with Elon on Thursday, Aug. 31 inside Truist Field.
Tickets for Opening Night at Truist Field are available for just $15 and four-pack tickets begin at an initial price of $49 for a limited time only. The purchase of a four-pack ticket package includes a FREE Joel Coliseum lot parking pass while supplies last.
Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date, but tickets are on sale now for this fun and exciting event. Additionally, the entire 2023 Wake Forest football schedule will be unveiled by the Atlantic Coast Conference at the end of the month.
Home opponents for this fall include Elon (Aug. 31), Vanderbilt (Sept. 9), Florida State, Georgia Tech, traditional Big Four rival NC State, and Pittsburgh. The Demon Deacons sport a 20-4 home record since 2019 and set a new attendance record in 2022.
Shortly after the 2023 schedule is finalized, Wake Forest University will determine and announce dates for Homecoming and Family Weekend.
2023 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
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.
Wake Forest Athletics is excited to raise the standard of success and looking forward to an exciting 2023 season. Currently a season ticket holder from this past year? Renew your tickets for the season by clicking here. Looking to become a season ticket holder? Season tickets are available starting at just $125. Call the ticket office today at 336.758.3322 ext. 1 or visit godeacs.com/tickets to secure your seat for the upcoming season.
Important Upcoming Dates:
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 2023 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, 2023.
Four-Installment Payment Plan (auto-renewal, or regular purchase) four equal payments charged on April 15, May 15, June 15, and July 15, 2023.
Ticket Purchase Assurance Plan
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program will be back in 2023 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 2023 schedule does not take place or if capacity restrictions change throughout the season, ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
News Surrounding Innovative Truist Field Seat Rights Program
Originally launched in 2008, the football seat rights program gave Wake Forest fans the ability to lock in the same great seat location at Truist Field for up to 25 years. In addition to this benefit, the seat rights program was created with the intention of investing in the fan experience at Wake Forest football, with the original round of funding used for stadium enhancements like new concession stands and renovated restrooms.
As we look to continue to provide The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest is relaunching the seat rights program in advance of the 2023 season. Funds generated from the program will continue to be reinvested into fan amenities such as an enhanced sound system, game field replacement, concessions enhancements, and more.
Opting in, or remaining within the seat rights program, is the only way to guarantee the same seat you have on an annual basis!
To learn more about the seat rights program at Wake Forest, fill out an interest form to be contacted by a sales representative or contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office from Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (336) 758-3322 ext. 1.
Wake Forest Football Overview
The Demon Deacons defeated Southeastern Conference representative Missouri 27-17 in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 23, 2022. The win marked Wake Forest's fifth in the last seven years since the Deacs began the Atlantic Coast Conference's second-longest bowl streak and the country's tied for the 10th-longest back in 2016.
During the Deacs current run of bowl appearances, Wake Forest has defeated two SEC teams (Texas A&M, 2017; Missouri, 2022) and a Big Ten team (Rutgers).
Head coach Dave Clawson's five bowl victories, which is the most in school history, ranks tied for fifth in ACC history for postseason wins. Clawson ranks behind Bobby Bowden (Florida State, 11), Dabo Swinney (Clemson, 11), Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, 6) and Danny Ford (Clemson, 6). Meanwhile, he is now tied with Jimbo Fisher (Florida State, 5) and Ralph Friedgen (Maryland, 5).
The 2022 Wake Forest football team (8-5 Overall) was just the 10th in program history to win eight games in a season in the 115-year history of the program. Four of the 10 eight-win seasons have come in the Dave Clawson era (40 percent).
Since the start of the 2016 season, the Deacs are tied for the second-most wins in the ACC not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 season entering bowl season. Additionally over the last five years, the Deacs have the second-most wins in a single five-year period.
With that, the Deacs have set a new standard for success in the win column with a record of 19-8 over the last two seasons. The 19 wins in a two-year period are the second most in school history and three away from the program record of 21 set in 2006 & 2007. Additionally, Wake Forest's 19-8 record is tied for the ninth-best mark in all of Power-5 in the last two seasons.
Offensively, Wake Forest finished the 2022 season averaging 36.1 points per game, helping the Deacs post its sixth consecutive season of averaging 30 or more points a game. This is the longest active streak and the fourth longest in ACC history. Additionally, the Deacons threw for a program record 43 touchdowns during the 2022 season.
Under Warren Ruggiero and Dave Clawson's tutelage, the last three starting quarterbacks at Wake Forest have earned All-ACC honors when they were a starter (John Wolford, 2017; Jamie Newman, 2019; Sam Hartman, 2021 & 2022).
Finally, Wake Forest is an astounding 20-4 at home since the start of the 2019 season thanks to the incredible atmosphere created by Wake Forest's fans and students inside Truist Field over the past few seasons.
Tickets for Opening Night at Truist Field are available for just $15 and four-pack tickets begin at an initial price of $49 for a limited time only. The purchase of a four-pack ticket package includes a FREE Joel Coliseum lot parking pass while supplies last.
Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date, but tickets are on sale now for this fun and exciting event. Additionally, the entire 2023 Wake Forest football schedule will be unveiled by the Atlantic Coast Conference at the end of the month.
Home opponents for this fall include Elon (Aug. 31), Vanderbilt (Sept. 9), Florida State, Georgia Tech, traditional Big Four rival NC State, and Pittsburgh. The Demon Deacons sport a 20-4 home record since 2019 and set a new attendance record in 2022.
Shortly after the 2023 schedule is finalized, Wake Forest University will determine and announce dates for Homecoming and Family Weekend.
2023 Season Tickets on Sale Now!
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.
Wake Forest Athletics is excited to raise the standard of success and looking forward to an exciting 2023 season. Currently a season ticket holder from this past year? Renew your tickets for the season by clicking here. Looking to become a season ticket holder? Season tickets are available starting at just $125. Call the ticket office today at 336.758.3322 ext. 1 or visit godeacs.com/tickets to secure your seat for the upcoming season.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- January 10:
- Online Season Ticket Renewals Go Live
- February 15:
- First Season Ticket Early Purchase Incentive Deadline
- March 1:
- Second Season Ticket Early Purchase Incentive Deadline
- March 22:
- Third and Final Season Ticket Early Purchase Incentive Deadline
- March 31:
- Season Ticket Priority Deadline- order by March 31 to have your season tickets assigned on priority.
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 2023 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, 2023.
Four-Installment Payment Plan (auto-renewal, or regular purchase) four equal payments charged on April 15, May 15, June 15, and July 15, 2023.
Ticket Purchase Assurance Plan
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program will be back in 2023 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 2023 schedule does not take place or if capacity restrictions change throughout the season, ticket holders who purchased directly through Wake Forest will continue to have their tickets protected with the TPA program.
News Surrounding Innovative Truist Field Seat Rights Program
Originally launched in 2008, the football seat rights program gave Wake Forest fans the ability to lock in the same great seat location at Truist Field for up to 25 years. In addition to this benefit, the seat rights program was created with the intention of investing in the fan experience at Wake Forest football, with the original round of funding used for stadium enhancements like new concession stands and renovated restrooms.
As we look to continue to provide The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest is relaunching the seat rights program in advance of the 2023 season. Funds generated from the program will continue to be reinvested into fan amenities such as an enhanced sound system, game field replacement, concessions enhancements, and more.
Opting in, or remaining within the seat rights program, is the only way to guarantee the same seat you have on an annual basis!
To learn more about the seat rights program at Wake Forest, fill out an interest form to be contacted by a sales representative or contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office from Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (336) 758-3322 ext. 1.
Wake Forest Football Overview
The Demon Deacons defeated Southeastern Conference representative Missouri 27-17 in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. on Dec. 23, 2022. The win marked Wake Forest's fifth in the last seven years since the Deacs began the Atlantic Coast Conference's second-longest bowl streak and the country's tied for the 10th-longest back in 2016.
During the Deacs current run of bowl appearances, Wake Forest has defeated two SEC teams (Texas A&M, 2017; Missouri, 2022) and a Big Ten team (Rutgers).
Head coach Dave Clawson's five bowl victories, which is the most in school history, ranks tied for fifth in ACC history for postseason wins. Clawson ranks behind Bobby Bowden (Florida State, 11), Dabo Swinney (Clemson, 11), Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech, 6) and Danny Ford (Clemson, 6). Meanwhile, he is now tied with Jimbo Fisher (Florida State, 5) and Ralph Friedgen (Maryland, 5).
The 2022 Wake Forest football team (8-5 Overall) was just the 10th in program history to win eight games in a season in the 115-year history of the program. Four of the 10 eight-win seasons have come in the Dave Clawson era (40 percent).
Since the start of the 2016 season, the Deacs are tied for the second-most wins in the ACC not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 season entering bowl season. Additionally over the last five years, the Deacs have the second-most wins in a single five-year period.
With that, the Deacs have set a new standard for success in the win column with a record of 19-8 over the last two seasons. The 19 wins in a two-year period are the second most in school history and three away from the program record of 21 set in 2006 & 2007. Additionally, Wake Forest's 19-8 record is tied for the ninth-best mark in all of Power-5 in the last two seasons.
Offensively, Wake Forest finished the 2022 season averaging 36.1 points per game, helping the Deacs post its sixth consecutive season of averaging 30 or more points a game. This is the longest active streak and the fourth longest in ACC history. Additionally, the Deacons threw for a program record 43 touchdowns during the 2022 season.
Under Warren Ruggiero and Dave Clawson's tutelage, the last three starting quarterbacks at Wake Forest have earned All-ACC honors when they were a starter (John Wolford, 2017; Jamie Newman, 2019; Sam Hartman, 2021 & 2022).
Finally, Wake Forest is an astounding 20-4 at home since the start of the 2019 season thanks to the incredible atmosphere created by Wake Forest's fans and students inside Truist Field over the past few seasons.
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