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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 Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
With the overwhelming excitement for Demon Deacons football in the Winston-Salem and Triad communities, fans do not want to miss this penultimate home game as the Deacs push for their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons. Fans can call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 for more information or to purchase tickets online they can click HERE.
Friday's game also marks Wake Forest's Military Appreciation game which will feature special Veteran recognitions and military-themed performance by the Spirit of the Old Gold & Black at halftime.
Additionally with just one home game remaining, Wake Forest Athletics encourages fans to get their tickets for Senior and Graduates against Duke on Nov. 30.
The game will kickoff at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on ACC Network.
Show Humanitate: Wake Forest Athletics Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
In the continued effort to Show Humanitate following the lead of all those in the Wake Forest University community, Athletics is doing its part to support the relief efforts for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Specifically for those in and around Wake Forest's Reynolda Campus from Nov. 7-14, donations will be collected and those items will be packed and sorted on Nov. 16. Here are the items most needed.
This is in line with Wake Forest University's recent announcement of a Community Day of Action in service of Hurricane Helene relief on Saturday, Nov. 16.
More information about the entire relief efforts by all those in the University community can be found here.
Gameday Timeline
Both the men's and women's golf teams prepare to host their Reunion Weekend on Nov. 8-10. The men's golf team will also be hosting a 50th anniversary celebration of the back-to-back 1974 and '75 NCAA Championship teams.
In the first quarter of Friday's ACC contest, the '74 & '75 Championship teams will be recognized on the field as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
That weekend will feature athletics facility tours and an alumni tailgate ahead of the Wake Forest football game versus California on Friday night. There will also be a 'Putts & Pancakes' brunch on Saturday morning that is hosted and run by Wake Forest Sports Properties partner, Roll The Quad. For more information on that event, click here.
1998 & 1999 ACC Baseball Championship Reunion
Nearly 75 former teammates and family members of the 1998 and '99 ACC Baseball will be back in DEACTOWN to celebrate the 25-year reunion of their accomplishments and be recognized at the end of the first quarter of Friday's contest against Cal.
In 1998, Left-handed pitcher Danny Borrell held the Seminoles to three runs on six hits in a complete game as he led Wake Forest to a 6-2 victory over Florida State for the Demon Deacons' first ACC Championship since 1977.
First baseman Jon Palmieri belted an RBI double in the first inning as Wake Forest quickly got a 1-0 lead. Palmieri led the Demon Deacons with a .438 batting average on the season.
Catcher Andrew Riepe added three RBIs including a two-run single in the fifth inning to all but put the game away.
In 1999, Wake Forest set a then single-season mark for wins with 44 while capturing its ninth straight Atlantic Coast Conference tourney victory - one shy of the league record set by Georgia Tech in the mid-1980s.
The Deacs rallied with nine unanswered runs while getting some clutch relief pitching from David Bush in a 9-5 victory over Clemson in the tournament title game.
Bush allowed just one hit over the final 5.1 innings, striking out six.
Left fielder Matt Price launched his fourth home run of the season to help the Deacs clinch the title.
Riepe was named MVP after a 3-for-5 effort with a pair of runs scored.
Men's XC ACC Championship Recognition
The Wake Forest's men's cross country team claimed the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, marking the program's sixth title and the 58th overall ACC Championship for Wake Forest athletics.
The Deacs will be recognized for their efforts in the first quarter of Friday's contest.
All of the Demon Deacons' top-five spread garnered All-ACC honors by finishing in the top 21, the only team in the field to accomplish this.
With four Demon Deacons placing in the top 15 and six finishing in the top 50, the 2024 ACC Cross Country Champions surged ahead of No. 5 Stanford accumulating a total of 60 points in the 8k.
In 2022, three-time USTFCCCA Southeast Region Cross Country Coach of the Year, John Hayes led the squad to their first ACC Championship Title since 1994. Hayes earned his second Championship Title in three years on Friday.
Exceptional talent Luke Tewalt became the fourth Wake Forest runner in program history to earn All-ACC honors on three separate occasions and the first since his former teammate Zach Facioni.
Tewalt stole the show, smashing his personal best of 23:06.9 with a seventh-place finish, clocking 22:39.0. Tewalt's performance surpassed his 12th-place finish and time of 23:31.9 at the 2023 ACC Championships.
As the highest-finishing freshman in his first-ever collegiate 8k, JoJo Jourdon (22:40.1) captured an eighth-place finish and became the fourth Demon Deacon to garner the ACC Freshman of the Year honors in the past eight years (following teammate Charlie Sprott who received the award in 2023).
With four runners earning personal-best times in back-to-back meets, All-ACC Award Winners Charlie Sprott (22:56.1), Aidan Ross (22:57.1), and Joseph O'Brien (22:59.4) broke their personal-best times after finishing 14th, 15th, and 16th.
Deacon Shop to Have Select Jersey Inventory Available
Deacon Shop operated by Follett, gives you a new way to show your Deacon pride as select student-athlete jerseys will be on sale at Allegacy Stadium. Additionally, if you would like to place an online order fans can visit WakeForestShop.com.
Thursday Night Fireworks
Join Wake Forest Athletics for its traditional firework show before every Demon Deacon home football game. The five-minute show will begin at approximately 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Athletics throws field behind McCreary Football Field House.
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at the game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Parking
Parking will be available to purchase on gameday in the Allegacy & Pepsi lots at the LJVM Coliseum on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking will be $20 per space in the LJVM lots for Wake Forest's matchup against Cal.
A free parking option at 2400 Reynolda Road is available with multiple shuttles providing transportation to and from the drop-off and pickup area located in front of the entrance to the fairgrounds.
If you need help traveling around Allegacy Stadium on game day, the Flow Courtesy Shuttle is available to help take fans to their destinations. Golf Cart shuttles are available to assist disabled, elderly or injured patrons. Please request one from a parking lot attendant in the Gold, Red, Blue, Orange, or Green Lots. You may also call 336-758-GAME (4263) to request a shuttle. Golf carts will not cross Deacon Blvd.
Handicapped Accessible Parking
Note: Couch Ballpark ADA Parking subject to availability, first come first serve. Overflow may park into the Red Lot.
McCreary Tower/Gold/Red Lots: Reserved handicapped parking passes can be ordered on a seasonal basis in the McCreary Tower, Gold and Red parking lots. If a handicapped-specific pass has not been purchased, plenty of handicapped parking is still available. Patrons will need to display their McCreary Tower/Gold/Red Wake Forest Parking Pass and a handicapped placard to gain access. We encourage the purchase of your McCreary Tower, Gold, or Red Lot Handicapped pass at the beginning of the season.
Blue and Orange Lots: Reserved handicapped parking is not available in the Blue or Orange Lots. However, accommodations are available. First, patrons can park in their designated lot and request a courtesy shuttle to the Entry Gate. Please contact the nearest parking attendant or call 336-758-GAME (4263) to request a courtesy shuttle. Second, patrons can display their Blue or Orange lot pass AND a handicapped placard to access handicapped spots in the Couch Ballpark Lot free of charge.
Visiting Team or General Public: ALL visiting team or general public disabled patrons may enter via Deacon Blvd. and park in the Couch Ballpark Lot. You must have a valid handicapped placard. Courtesy shuttles are available from this location to Gate 1 only. Please contact the nearest parking attendant or call 336-758-GAME (4263) to request a courtesy shuttle.
Gameday Hotline Texting
With the help of concessions & catering partner Proof of the Pudding, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to offer a new selection of food and beverage options at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Around the stadium, there will be a variety of options for fans to try.
More information
The Deacon Walk is Back in 2024!
In 2022, Athletics announced the return of the Deacon Walk before every home football game.
The Deacon Walk will begin approximately two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff at the corner of Deacon Blvd and Piccolo Lane.
Led by the Demon Deacon and Motorcycle, Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Drumline and your 2024 Demon Deacon football team, the Deacon Walk gives Deacon Nation the opportunity to welcome the squad before cheering on the Deacs inside Allegacy Stadium!
Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Here are the previously announced fan initiatives and information for the 2024 football season.
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 Allegacy Stadium.
Rhino event staff team members are available at numerous guest information booths inside and around Allegacy Stadium. 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.
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 Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
With the overwhelming excitement for Demon Deacons football in the Winston-Salem and Triad communities, fans do not want to miss this penultimate home game as the Deacs push for their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons. Fans can call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 for more information or to purchase tickets online they can click HERE.
Friday's game also marks Wake Forest's Military Appreciation game which will feature special Veteran recognitions and military-themed performance by the Spirit of the Old Gold & Black at halftime.
Additionally with just one home game remaining, Wake Forest Athletics encourages fans to get their tickets for Senior and Graduates against Duke on Nov. 30.
The game will kickoff at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on ACC Network.
Show Humanitate: Wake Forest Athletics Continues to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
In the continued effort to Show Humanitate following the lead of all those in the Wake Forest University community, Athletics is doing its part to support the relief efforts for all those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
Specifically for those in and around Wake Forest's Reynolda Campus from Nov. 7-14, donations will be collected and those items will be packed and sorted on Nov. 16. Here are the items most needed.
- Second Harvest FoodBank: Paper towels, trash bags, disinfecting cleaners (food safe), peanut butter and jelly (plastic containers only), pop-top complete meals (including soups), pop-top fruits in natural syrup, canned chicken or tuna, individual cereal bowls, family-sized shelf-stable milk
- Humane Society: Cat food (wet or dry), dog food (wet or dry), kitten food (wet or dry); puppy food (wet or dry), cat litter, leashes/slip leads, pill pockets.
- Diaper Bank: Newborn, size fours and size 5 are most needed.
This is in line with Wake Forest University's recent announcement of a Community Day of Action in service of Hurricane Helene relief on Saturday, Nov. 16.
More information about the entire relief efforts by all those in the University community can be found here.
Gameday Timeline
- 3:00 p.m. - Lots Open
- 5:00 p.m. - Student Tailgate Opens
- 5:00 p.m. - Ticket Office Opens
- 5:00 p.m. -Lowe's Foods DEACTOWN Fan Zone Opens
- 5:45 p.m. - Deacon Walk
- 6:00 p.m. - Touchdown Club Open
- 6:00 p.m. - Flow Lexus Club Opens
- 6:30 p.m. - Pollard Club Opens
- 6:30 p.m. - All Gates Open
- 7:00 p.m. - Team Warmups
- 7:35 p.m. - Pregame Show Begins
- 7:56 p.m. - Open the Gate
- 8:02 p.m. - Kickoff
- Known to many as one of Wake Forest's best all-time athletes, those in attendance on Friday night will witness the legendary Curtis Strange ride with the Deacon on the motorcycle ahead of the Wake Forest vs California game on Nov. 8, 2024 inside Allegacy Stadium.
- Prior to beginning his career at Wake Forest, Strange claimed two separate VSGA Junior Amateur Championships, in 1970 and 1972 respectively. In 1974, the Norfolk, Va. native helped the Deacons to back-to-back NCAA Championships in 1974 and 1975 while also claiming an individual NCAA championship title in 1974.
- While at Wake Forest, Strange earned the title "Brutus", a nickname upheld by his three All-American selections as well as his unique style of play. The Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame inductee joined the PGA tour following his junior season, after becoming the youngest recipient of Wake Forest's Arnold Palmer Award.
- During his time on the Tour, Strange collected 17 victories and played a total of 598 events, including two U.S. open titles in 1988 and 1989. With his two back-to-back victories, Strange became just one of seven others that have successfully defended their titles.
- After retiring from professional play, Strange served as an on-course reporter for FOX Sports and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Virginia Golf Hall of Fame in 2016.
Both the men's and women's golf teams prepare to host their Reunion Weekend on Nov. 8-10. The men's golf team will also be hosting a 50th anniversary celebration of the back-to-back 1974 and '75 NCAA Championship teams.
In the first quarter of Friday's ACC contest, the '74 & '75 Championship teams will be recognized on the field as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
That weekend will feature athletics facility tours and an alumni tailgate ahead of the Wake Forest football game versus California on Friday night. There will also be a 'Putts & Pancakes' brunch on Saturday morning that is hosted and run by Wake Forest Sports Properties partner, Roll The Quad. For more information on that event, click here.
1998 & 1999 ACC Baseball Championship Reunion
Nearly 75 former teammates and family members of the 1998 and '99 ACC Baseball will be back in DEACTOWN to celebrate the 25-year reunion of their accomplishments and be recognized at the end of the first quarter of Friday's contest against Cal.
In 1998, Left-handed pitcher Danny Borrell held the Seminoles to three runs on six hits in a complete game as he led Wake Forest to a 6-2 victory over Florida State for the Demon Deacons' first ACC Championship since 1977.
First baseman Jon Palmieri belted an RBI double in the first inning as Wake Forest quickly got a 1-0 lead. Palmieri led the Demon Deacons with a .438 batting average on the season.
Catcher Andrew Riepe added three RBIs including a two-run single in the fifth inning to all but put the game away.
In 1999, Wake Forest set a then single-season mark for wins with 44 while capturing its ninth straight Atlantic Coast Conference tourney victory - one shy of the league record set by Georgia Tech in the mid-1980s.
The Deacs rallied with nine unanswered runs while getting some clutch relief pitching from David Bush in a 9-5 victory over Clemson in the tournament title game.
Bush allowed just one hit over the final 5.1 innings, striking out six.
Left fielder Matt Price launched his fourth home run of the season to help the Deacs clinch the title.
Riepe was named MVP after a 3-for-5 effort with a pair of runs scored.
Men's XC ACC Championship Recognition
The Wake Forest's men's cross country team claimed the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, marking the program's sixth title and the 58th overall ACC Championship for Wake Forest athletics.
The Deacs will be recognized for their efforts in the first quarter of Friday's contest.
All of the Demon Deacons' top-five spread garnered All-ACC honors by finishing in the top 21, the only team in the field to accomplish this.
With four Demon Deacons placing in the top 15 and six finishing in the top 50, the 2024 ACC Cross Country Champions surged ahead of No. 5 Stanford accumulating a total of 60 points in the 8k.
In 2022, three-time USTFCCCA Southeast Region Cross Country Coach of the Year, John Hayes led the squad to their first ACC Championship Title since 1994. Hayes earned his second Championship Title in three years on Friday.
Exceptional talent Luke Tewalt became the fourth Wake Forest runner in program history to earn All-ACC honors on three separate occasions and the first since his former teammate Zach Facioni.
Tewalt stole the show, smashing his personal best of 23:06.9 with a seventh-place finish, clocking 22:39.0. Tewalt's performance surpassed his 12th-place finish and time of 23:31.9 at the 2023 ACC Championships.
As the highest-finishing freshman in his first-ever collegiate 8k, JoJo Jourdon (22:40.1) captured an eighth-place finish and became the fourth Demon Deacon to garner the ACC Freshman of the Year honors in the past eight years (following teammate Charlie Sprott who received the award in 2023).
With four runners earning personal-best times in back-to-back meets, All-ACC Award Winners Charlie Sprott (22:56.1), Aidan Ross (22:57.1), and Joseph O'Brien (22:59.4) broke their personal-best times after finishing 14th, 15th, and 16th.
Deacon Shop to Have Select Jersey Inventory Available
Deacon Shop operated by Follett, gives you a new way to show your Deacon pride as select student-athlete jerseys will be on sale at Allegacy Stadium. Additionally, if you would like to place an online order fans can visit WakeForestShop.com.
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Thursday Night Fireworks
Join Wake Forest Athletics for its traditional firework show before every Demon Deacon home football game. The five-minute show will begin at approximately 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Athletics throws field behind McCreary Football Field House.
Accessibility Information
Wake Forest Athletics strives to provide content at games, social media and on GoDeacs.com that is accessible to all people. In the continued effort to improve accessibility of the technology and digital content at the game, fans can access closed captions here for the public address announcer and in-venue content.
Wake Forest Athletics is always open to learning about new ideas and ways we can improve. Please report accessibility challenges, identify content you find inaccessible, or give us general feedback at pantagw@wfu.edu.
Parking
Parking will be available to purchase on gameday in the Allegacy & Pepsi lots at the LJVM Coliseum on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking will be $20 per space in the LJVM lots for Wake Forest's matchup against Cal.
A free parking option at 2400 Reynolda Road is available with multiple shuttles providing transportation to and from the drop-off and pickup area located in front of the entrance to the fairgrounds.
If you need help traveling around Allegacy Stadium on game day, the Flow Courtesy Shuttle is available to help take fans to their destinations. Golf Cart shuttles are available to assist disabled, elderly or injured patrons. Please request one from a parking lot attendant in the Gold, Red, Blue, Orange, or Green Lots. You may also call 336-758-GAME (4263) to request a shuttle. Golf carts will not cross Deacon Blvd.
Handicapped Accessible Parking
Note: Couch Ballpark ADA Parking subject to availability, first come first serve. Overflow may park into the Red Lot.
McCreary Tower/Gold/Red Lots: Reserved handicapped parking passes can be ordered on a seasonal basis in the McCreary Tower, Gold and Red parking lots. If a handicapped-specific pass has not been purchased, plenty of handicapped parking is still available. Patrons will need to display their McCreary Tower/Gold/Red Wake Forest Parking Pass and a handicapped placard to gain access. We encourage the purchase of your McCreary Tower, Gold, or Red Lot Handicapped pass at the beginning of the season.
Blue and Orange Lots: Reserved handicapped parking is not available in the Blue or Orange Lots. However, accommodations are available. First, patrons can park in their designated lot and request a courtesy shuttle to the Entry Gate. Please contact the nearest parking attendant or call 336-758-GAME (4263) to request a courtesy shuttle. Second, patrons can display their Blue or Orange lot pass AND a handicapped placard to access handicapped spots in the Couch Ballpark Lot free of charge.
Visiting Team or General Public: ALL visiting team or general public disabled patrons may enter via Deacon Blvd. and park in the Couch Ballpark Lot. You must have a valid handicapped placard. Courtesy shuttles are available from this location to Gate 1 only. Please contact the nearest parking attendant or call 336-758-GAME (4263) to request a courtesy shuttle.
Gameday Hotline Texting
- Have a question or need assistance during the game? Text 336-GO-DEACS for quick help from our fan support team. We're here to ensure you have a great experience! Fans can anonymously share or ask:
- General Questions
- Facility & Maintenance Needs
- Fan Experience Feedback
- Harassment or Other Security Issues
With the help of concessions & catering partner Proof of the Pudding, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to offer a new selection of food and beverage options at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Around the stadium, there will be a variety of options for fans to try.
More information
The Deacon Walk is Back in 2024!
In 2022, Athletics announced the return of the Deacon Walk before every home football game.
The Deacon Walk will begin approximately two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff at the corner of Deacon Blvd and Piccolo Lane.
Led by the Demon Deacon and Motorcycle, Spirit of the Old Gold and Black Drumline and your 2024 Demon Deacon football team, the Deacon Walk gives Deacon Nation the opportunity to welcome the squad before cheering on the Deacs inside Allegacy Stadium!
Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Here are the previously announced fan initiatives and information for the 2024 football season.
- Operational Details
- Additional parking options include free parking at 2400 Reynolda Road with multiple shuttles providing transportation to and from the drop-off and pickup area located in front of the entrance to the fairgrounds.
- In an effort to provide The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest Athletics has partnered with SIDEARM, Paciolan, and SeatGeek to ensure a seamless mobile ticketing experience at all Wake Forest venues.
- Wake Forest Athletics has redesigned its mobile app with SIDEARM Sports to enhance the experience for all users. It is free to fans and can be downloaded on both the App Store on Apple Devices and the Google Play Store on Android models.
- The gameday app is the best way to access and add your tickets to your digital wallet, and can be downloaded by searching "Wake Forest Demon Deacons" in the iOS or Google Play stores. Fans can also transfer and resell their tickets via the mobile app.
- As a reminder, it is recommended for fans to download their mobile tickets prior to arriving at Allegacy Stadium on gameday to avoid connectivity issues.
- Communication Inside Helmets:
- This fall, players and coaches from both programs will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize their game. Equipped with helmets that enable real-time communication, coaches can now strategize and adjust tactics directly on the field, elevating teamwork and in-game coordination to a new level.
- Bench Video Review:
- This season, coaches will use Apple iPads tablets on the sidelines to access real-time video and film reviews. These cutting-edge tools will provide instant analysis and strategic insights, giving both coaches and players a powerful advantage during the game.
- Additional Club Seating on East Side:
- The addition of 54 new club seats on the East Side offers premium views and amenities for fans seeking a luxurious game day experience. The addition comes after high demand for the previous East Side club seats installed in 2021. All seats purchased come with access to the Pollard Club for food and beverage amenities. To purchase these seats, please call the Wake Forest ticket sales team at 336-758-3322.
- 1834 Market & Deacon Market:
- A new, innovative, and easy-to-navigate concessions option for fans located at Section 7 on the West Concourse will serve all patrons on gamedays. Catered by Proof of the Pudding, these concession markets will provide a quick and personal experience for fans as they traverse the concourse for food and drinks.
- Premium Deacon Hill Seating Option:
- Located in a prime viewing area, Deacon Hill Premium Seating and Cabanas offer a unique and upscale game day experience. Call the Wake Forest ticket sales team at 336-758-3322 to secure a spot in this exciting new premium addition.
- Student Patios:
- Wake Forest's most loyal fans, its Screamin' Demon student section, will now have the ability to access brand new premium viewing and hospitality areas located within the stands of Allegacy Stadium in Section 20. In collaboration with WFU's Office of Student Engagement, groups of up to 30 students will be given exclusive access to the space, which also features a commemorative giveaway item for each guest, lite snacks and non-alcoholic beverages free of charge. A truly unique experience that will add to an already vibrant and engaging atmosphere for students on gameday. Student groups with interest in the patios should email rewards@wfu.edu for more information.
- Student Tailgate:
- The DEACTOWN Student Tailgate space behind the East stands of Allegacy Stadium is back and better than ever! Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce the addition of two live band performances at the tailgate for 2024. These performances will take place on Opening Night, Thursday, August 29 vs North Carolina A&T and Family Weekend, Saturday, September 28 vs Louisiana. Wake Forest Athletics has also launched an all new landing page to serve as the official home of the DEACTOWN Student Tailgate.
- Tables Added to Flow Lexus Club:
- Additional tables have been added to the Flow Lexus Club, enhancing the dining and social experience for valued ticket holders.
- Helms Room Suite Inside Bridger Field House:
- For fans seeking an unparalleled game day experience, the Helms Room inside Bridger Field House offers a new level of luxury and exclusivity. Overlooking the end zone opposite the Bob McCreary Videoboard Honoring the Class of 1961, this premium area provides an unrivaled vantage point for watching Wake Forest Football inside Allegacy Stadium. This space can hold up to 40 individuals for the game. Additionally, catering and beverage options are available for purchasers of this space. To reserve the Helms Room for your group or to inquire about availability and pricing, please contact the ticket sales team at 336-758-3322.
- DEACTOWN Fan Zone Presented by Lowes Foods:
- The DEACTOWN Fan Zone opens three hours before kickoff and has plenty of seating to sit back, enjoy some music, have a drink, watch a game and let the kids run around and have a good time. Additionally, Deacon Nation can enjoy:
- Live Band
- Video Wall
- Lowes Foods Beer Barrel
- Inflatables
- Deacon Shop
- Face Painters
- Food Trucks
- Purchase the official shirt of the 2024 Wake Forest football season! In collaboration with campus and our football program, Wake Forest Athletics has developed a season t-shirt for purchase.
- The 2024 season t-shirt can be purchased here, or by visiting any of our Deacon Shop locations on campus or on game days. Be sure to get your black season t-shirt in preparation for the wear black games announced soon.
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 Allegacy Stadium.
Rhino event staff team members are available at numerous guest information booths inside and around Allegacy Stadium. 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.
Football Media Availability (12/23/25)
Tuesday, December 23
Wake Forest Women's Basketball Highlights vs Gardner-Webb (Dec. 22, 2025)
Monday, December 22
Steve Forbes - Postgame Presser vs. Vanderbilt
Sunday, December 21
Steve Forbes - Postgame Presser vs. Longwood
Thursday, December 18