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Know Before You Go: SMU
10/21/2025 5:18:00 PM | Football
Know Before You Go: SMU
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, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce there are limited tickets remaining for Saturday's contest at Allegacy Stadium.
If you are interested in purchasing limited tickets for Saturday's game against SMU, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 for more information or to purchase tickets click HERE.
The game will kickoff at noon and will be broadcast on The CW.
Gameday Timeline
Homecoming Activities
Wake Forest is excited to welcome back alumni and family this weekend for Homecoming. For more information on events this weekend, click HERE.
1970 Football Team Recognition
The 1970 Wake Forest football team holds a special place in history as the school's first ACC champions.
After an 0-3 start, the Deacons won six of their next seven games, including five straight in the league (and dramatic home victories down the stretch over North Carolina and N.C. State), to become champions.
Larry and Beth Hopkins Recognition
On Saturday, Oct. 25, Wake Forest will celebrate the renaming of South Residence Hall to Hopkins Residence Hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. The program begins at 10 a.m.
The announcement of the naming of Hopkins Hall was made at the Feb. 2025 Founders Day Ceremony. Additionally, this video celebrates a legacy of leadership in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins.
Community members are welcome to attend the Homecoming Weekend event at South Hall (2555 Jasper Memory Lane). The ceremony will include:
Performances by the Wake Forest Gospel Choir
Remarks by President Susan R. Wente, Beth Hopkins and special guests
Building Tours
The celebration will be livestreamed, and content will be shared on Wake Forest University platforms after the event.
Dr. Larry Hopkins ('72, '77)
In his two seasons in Winston-Salem, Dr. Larry Hopkins was a two-time All-ACC selection who helped lead the Demon Deacons to their first back-to-back winning seasons since joining the conference. A star running back, Larry still holds Wake Forest's single-season rushing record with 1,228 yards during the 1971 campaign and set a then-school record of 111.6 rushing yards per game.
A 1989 inductee into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame and the University's 2010 ACC Football Legend, Larry was not only a trailblazer on the field but also in the classroom. In 1972, he became the first Black student to graduate from Wake Forest with a degree in chemistry. A true Double Deac, he later earned his medical degree from the Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1977.
After declining a contract offer from the New England Patriots, Larry pursued medicine full-time. He completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University and served as an officer in the United States Air Force for two years, rising to the rank of Major in the Medical Corps.
Upon returning to Winston-Salem, Dr. Hopkins began his obstetrics and gynecology practice in 1983 and co-directed the Women's Health Center, which focused on improving prenatal care and reducing infant mortality rates among African-American women. Over his 30-plus-year medical career, Dr. Hopkins delivered thousands of babies—including future NBA star Chris Paul—and became a beloved figure in the Winston-Salem community for his compassionate and expert care.
He joined the Wake Forest School of Medicine as an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in 1996, mentoring hundreds of medical students. His service to Wake Forest extended well beyond the classroom, as he served on the Alumni Council, Board of Visitors, and the University's Board of Trustees beginning in 1986.
Larry received numerous honors for his service and leadership, including the 1987 Distinguished Alumni Award and the University's highest honor, the Medallion of Merit, in 2020—recognizing his lifetime of care, mentorship, and dedication to Wake Forest and the Winston-Salem community.
Professor Muriel "Beth" Norbrey Hopkins ('73)
Muriel "Beth" Norbrey Hopkins was one of the first two Black female residential students at Wake Forest University and the first Black woman to live in Bostwick Residence Hall. A history-making student-leader, she was named Wake Forest's first Black Homecoming Queen in 1971 and graduated cum laude in 1973 with a degree in East Asian History.
Beth returned to Wake Forest in the 1980s to work in the University's legal department and to teach an undergraduate course on race and the courts. Over the years, she also served in the Department of History, American Ethnic Studies, and later as a Professor of Practice in the School of Law and the Department of History.
In 2010, Beth joined the Wake Forest School of Law to lead its pro bono and public interest initiatives as the inaugural director of the Smith Anderson Center for Community Outreach. She played a vital role in developing courses and creating opportunities for law students to engage in meaningful community service through the Pro Bono and Public Interest Programs.
Her leadership and commitment to justice have been recognized both locally and nationally. In 2016, Wake Forest Law named its pro bono summer stipend in her honor, and in 2018, she received the William & Mary Law School Association's Citizen Lawyer Award—the school's highest honor.
Beyond the legal and academic spheres, Beth has been deeply involved with the United States Tennis Association, where she has done extensive work advancing diversity and inclusion in the sport. In 2023, she received the Billie Jean King Champion of Equality Award and was recognized as one of 17 USTA Champions of Equality at the US Open.
A recipient of the 2023 Wake Forest Distinguished Alumni Award, Professor Beth Hopkins continues to embody the University's motto, Pro Humanitate, through her lifelong dedication to equity, education, and community impact.
2025-26 Men's Basketball Team Recognition
Ahead of the season opener against American on Monday, Nov. 3 at LJVM Coliseum, the Wake Forest men's basketball program will be recognized. The Deacs feature a strong core of returners in Tre'Von Spillers, Juke Harris, Omaha Biliew and Marqus Marion while welcoming newcomers including Mekhi Mason, Nate Calmese, Sebastian Akins, Cooper Schwieger, Myles Colvin, Isaac Carr and Jaylen Cross.
The 2025-26 schedule includes marquee home contests against Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, NC State and Louisville.
2025-26 Women's Basketball Team Recognition
With a little less than two weeks until the Wake Forest women's basketball season opening game against Radford on Monday, Nov. 3 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Demon Deacons will be recognized on the field Saturday afternoon.
Heading into the fourth season of the Megan Gebbia era, the Demon Deacons restocked the roster with an infusion of exciting young talent as well as veteran transfers, adding eight new players in total ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The 2025-26 season offers plenty of opportunities to see the Wake Forest women's basketball team at home with 18 total games at LJVM Coliseum this season including nine games in non-conference play and nine exciting ACC tilts.
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.
Open the Gate - Janice Story ('75)
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 Friday 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 tomorrow's 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 Information and Tailgating Policies
Season long parking is officially sold out for the 2025 season including the McCreary Tower, Blue, Orange, Red, Couch Ballpark and Starry Lots. When arriving at your Lot at Allegacy Stadium, have your parking pass out to get scanned by the Lot attendants, allowing for expedited and efficient entry for all fans.
Due to construction of The Grounds, gold, orange and blue pass holders entering these three lots will drive on temporary gravel and/or road plates.
Large group outings, or fans who have purchased a Bojangles 4-Pack, will receive a mobile pass prior to the game for the Coliseum Lot. For fans who have not secured a season parking pass, there are variable game-by-game rates. Parking rates for the 2025 season include:
All Buses and RVs will be charged for three spaces at the game rate (will be given three ticket stubs). Additionally, all game-by-game bus and RV parking will be in the Pepsi Lot and Allegacy Lot.
The rideshare location for all fans is on Shorefair Dr. near the ITC and Green Lot. Additionally, student shuttles will start running three and a half hours prior to the game with pickup locations on campus in Lot P behind Wait Chapel and Poteat Residence Hall.
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 at the LJVM Ticket Office at the main entrance.
For ADA parking with a valid handicap placard, Couch Ballpark Parking is subject to availability, first come first serve. Overflow may park into the Red Lot.
2025 Gameday Parking Map:
Parking Lot Specific Details
Additionally with multiple sellouts expected this fall, Wake Forest Athletics encouraged fans to get their tickets for the 2025 season while supplies last! Limited quantities remain for SMU this Saturday and for North Carolina on Nov. 15.
Tailgating Policies for Wake Forest Football
With that, fans looking for an all-inclusive, turnkey tailgate experience before a Deacs home game can purchase exclusive tailgate packages now. Tailgate packages start at $650 and can include a TV with Dish Satellite, tents, tables, chairs, coolers, ice, and everything you need to enjoy your gameday in DEACTOWN. Full service catering packages are also available and feature a variety of local food and beverage options.
Please visit here to select your tailgating package today.
Last-Minute Reminders
Part of providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina is ensuring that all patrons understand gameday timelines and other logistical information before fans leave their home to come to Allegacy Stadium. With that, please check out Wake's clear bag policy and prohibited items list and remember to download your mobile tickets that can be accessed through the Wake Forest App.
Additionally, with multiple sellouts expected this fall, tickets can be purchased on the secondary market from SeatGeek upon that announcement.
Finally, the enhancements prior to the 2023 season Wake Forest Athletics will be enjoyed by all as installed new LED lighting, new field turf, handrails throughout the stadium, stairs on each side of Deacon Hill and a new LED video board on Bridger Field House.
Bojangles Four Pack and Single-Game Tickets
The Bojangles Four-Pack includes tickets in a reserved east side seating section and complimentary parking in the Diet Pepsi Lot at the LJVM Coliseum for select games. With demand already at record levels for several home games, only a limited number of Four-Pack packages are available. These tickets will sell out, so act fast!
Don't miss your chance to be part of the action this fall—secure your single game or Bojangles Four-Pack tickets today and be there for every touchdown, turnover, and unforgettable moment.
Wake Forest Athletics has previously announced the full fan experience, group day and promotional plans for the 2025 football season.
The quickest and most efficient way to order single-game tickets is to click the link above for the specific game you want to purchase or to 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.
Guest Services
Remember, DEACTOWN is digital and cashless so download your mobile tickets for entry and bring a credit or debit card to use at concessions stands. Our Fan Experience and ticketing staff along with our hard-working Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services partners will be circulating and are available at guest information booths inside and around the stadium. Your input is really helpful as we strive to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina so please email gameday@wfu.edu or text/call 336-758-GAME with gameday-related questions!
Safety is the number one priority at all times so utilize the handrails in all Allegacy Stadium aisles and use the stairs on either side of Deacon Hill if that's where you are sitting! Also, remember that we have energy efficient (and brighter) LED lighting and there will be special light shows and pyrotechnics during the game after the Deacons score or a big play takes place. And, remember to hydrate all day as we may enact our heat plan that includes multiple water bottle filling stations and misting fans throughout the venue. Any fan experiencing a heat-related illness should contact the nearest Rhino Event Staff member or visit a First Aid Room.
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, Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce there are limited tickets remaining for Saturday's contest at Allegacy Stadium.
If you are interested in purchasing limited tickets for Saturday's game against SMU, call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 for more information or to purchase tickets click HERE.
The game will kickoff at noon and will be broadcast on The CW.
Gameday Timeline
- 7:00 a.m. - Lots Open
- 9:00 p.m. - Student Tailgate Opens
- 9:00 p.m. - Ticket Office Opens
- 9:00 p.m. -Lowe's Foods DEACTOWN Fan Zone Opens
- 9:45 a.m. - Deacon Walk
- 10:00 a.m. - Touchdown Club Open
- 10:00 a.m. - Flow Lexus Club Opens
- 10:30 a.m. - Pollard Club Opens
- 10:30 a.m. - All Gates Open
- 11:00 a.m. - Team Warmups
- 11:40 a.m. - Pregame Show Begins
- 12:00 p.m. - Kickoff
Homecoming Activities
Wake Forest is excited to welcome back alumni and family this weekend for Homecoming. For more information on events this weekend, click HERE.
1970 Football Team Recognition
The 1970 Wake Forest football team holds a special place in history as the school's first ACC champions.
After an 0-3 start, the Deacons won six of their next seven games, including five straight in the league (and dramatic home victories down the stretch over North Carolina and N.C. State), to become champions.
Larry and Beth Hopkins Recognition
On Saturday, Oct. 25, Wake Forest will celebrate the renaming of South Residence Hall to Hopkins Residence Hall in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins, two trailblazing alumni with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. The program begins at 10 a.m.
The announcement of the naming of Hopkins Hall was made at the Feb. 2025 Founders Day Ceremony. Additionally, this video celebrates a legacy of leadership in honor of Larry and Beth Hopkins.
Community members are welcome to attend the Homecoming Weekend event at South Hall (2555 Jasper Memory Lane). The ceremony will include:
Performances by the Wake Forest Gospel Choir
Remarks by President Susan R. Wente, Beth Hopkins and special guests
Building Tours
The celebration will be livestreamed, and content will be shared on Wake Forest University platforms after the event.
Dr. Larry Hopkins ('72, '77)
In his two seasons in Winston-Salem, Dr. Larry Hopkins was a two-time All-ACC selection who helped lead the Demon Deacons to their first back-to-back winning seasons since joining the conference. A star running back, Larry still holds Wake Forest's single-season rushing record with 1,228 yards during the 1971 campaign and set a then-school record of 111.6 rushing yards per game.
A 1989 inductee into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame and the University's 2010 ACC Football Legend, Larry was not only a trailblazer on the field but also in the classroom. In 1972, he became the first Black student to graduate from Wake Forest with a degree in chemistry. A true Double Deac, he later earned his medical degree from the Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1977.
After declining a contract offer from the New England Patriots, Larry pursued medicine full-time. He completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University and served as an officer in the United States Air Force for two years, rising to the rank of Major in the Medical Corps.
Upon returning to Winston-Salem, Dr. Hopkins began his obstetrics and gynecology practice in 1983 and co-directed the Women's Health Center, which focused on improving prenatal care and reducing infant mortality rates among African-American women. Over his 30-plus-year medical career, Dr. Hopkins delivered thousands of babies—including future NBA star Chris Paul—and became a beloved figure in the Winston-Salem community for his compassionate and expert care.
He joined the Wake Forest School of Medicine as an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in 1996, mentoring hundreds of medical students. His service to Wake Forest extended well beyond the classroom, as he served on the Alumni Council, Board of Visitors, and the University's Board of Trustees beginning in 1986.
Larry received numerous honors for his service and leadership, including the 1987 Distinguished Alumni Award and the University's highest honor, the Medallion of Merit, in 2020—recognizing his lifetime of care, mentorship, and dedication to Wake Forest and the Winston-Salem community.
Professor Muriel "Beth" Norbrey Hopkins ('73)
Muriel "Beth" Norbrey Hopkins was one of the first two Black female residential students at Wake Forest University and the first Black woman to live in Bostwick Residence Hall. A history-making student-leader, she was named Wake Forest's first Black Homecoming Queen in 1971 and graduated cum laude in 1973 with a degree in East Asian History.
Beth returned to Wake Forest in the 1980s to work in the University's legal department and to teach an undergraduate course on race and the courts. Over the years, she also served in the Department of History, American Ethnic Studies, and later as a Professor of Practice in the School of Law and the Department of History.
In 2010, Beth joined the Wake Forest School of Law to lead its pro bono and public interest initiatives as the inaugural director of the Smith Anderson Center for Community Outreach. She played a vital role in developing courses and creating opportunities for law students to engage in meaningful community service through the Pro Bono and Public Interest Programs.
Her leadership and commitment to justice have been recognized both locally and nationally. In 2016, Wake Forest Law named its pro bono summer stipend in her honor, and in 2018, she received the William & Mary Law School Association's Citizen Lawyer Award—the school's highest honor.
Beyond the legal and academic spheres, Beth has been deeply involved with the United States Tennis Association, where she has done extensive work advancing diversity and inclusion in the sport. In 2023, she received the Billie Jean King Champion of Equality Award and was recognized as one of 17 USTA Champions of Equality at the US Open.
A recipient of the 2023 Wake Forest Distinguished Alumni Award, Professor Beth Hopkins continues to embody the University's motto, Pro Humanitate, through her lifelong dedication to equity, education, and community impact.
2025-26 Men's Basketball Team Recognition
Ahead of the season opener against American on Monday, Nov. 3 at LJVM Coliseum, the Wake Forest men's basketball program will be recognized. The Deacs feature a strong core of returners in Tre'Von Spillers, Juke Harris, Omaha Biliew and Marqus Marion while welcoming newcomers including Mekhi Mason, Nate Calmese, Sebastian Akins, Cooper Schwieger, Myles Colvin, Isaac Carr and Jaylen Cross.
The 2025-26 schedule includes marquee home contests against Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, NC State and Louisville.
2025-26 Women's Basketball Team Recognition
With a little less than two weeks until the Wake Forest women's basketball season opening game against Radford on Monday, Nov. 3 at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Demon Deacons will be recognized on the field Saturday afternoon.
Heading into the fourth season of the Megan Gebbia era, the Demon Deacons restocked the roster with an infusion of exciting young talent as well as veteran transfers, adding eight new players in total ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The 2025-26 season offers plenty of opportunities to see the Wake Forest women's basketball team at home with 18 total games at LJVM Coliseum this season including nine games in non-conference play and nine exciting ACC tilts.
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.
Open the Gate - Janice Story ('75)
- Wake Forest alumna Janice Story ('75), who played tennis for the Demon Deacons and previously served as a member of the University's Board of Trustees, will serve as the Open the Gate honoree during the Demon Deacons' week nine matchup against SMU on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Allegacy Stadium.
- Born and raised in nearby Wilkesboro, N.C., Story was a member of the first Wake Forest women's tennis team that was recognized after the passage of Title IX legislation. Story would play three seasons for the Demon Deacons before graduating in 1975 with a degree in Physical Education.
- After graduating from Wake Forest, Story and her husband, Ed, moved to Atlanta in 1978, where she earned an MBA in Finance at Emory University in 1982. She would then go on to work in investments for Metropolitan Life before giving up corporate life to become a fulltime mom and follow her three kids all over the United States as a soccer team manager.
- Story has continued her connection to Wake Forest University over the years, having previously been a member of the Alumni Council, and most recently served her fifth term as a member of the University's Board of Trustees.
- She has also been a major supporter of Wake Forest Athletics from afar. In July of this year, Story fully endowed the Janice Kulynych Story Athletic Scholarship for Women's Tennis, a scholarship that was started by her father as a surprise gift many years ago, with a $2 million donation.
- Today, Story resides with her husband in Park City, Utah and currently serves as Chairman and Treasurer of The Syla Foundation, which focuses on helping children thrive and supporting adults in need of economic opportunity and behavioral health services.
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 Friday 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 tomorrow's 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 Information and Tailgating Policies
Season long parking is officially sold out for the 2025 season including the McCreary Tower, Blue, Orange, Red, Couch Ballpark and Starry Lots. When arriving at your Lot at Allegacy Stadium, have your parking pass out to get scanned by the Lot attendants, allowing for expedited and efficient entry for all fans.
Due to construction of The Grounds, gold, orange and blue pass holders entering these three lots will drive on temporary gravel and/or road plates.
Large group outings, or fans who have purchased a Bojangles 4-Pack, will receive a mobile pass prior to the game for the Coliseum Lot. For fans who have not secured a season parking pass, there are variable game-by-game rates. Parking rates for the 2025 season include:
- $20: Delaware
- $40: SMU and North Carolina
All Buses and RVs will be charged for three spaces at the game rate (will be given three ticket stubs). Additionally, all game-by-game bus and RV parking will be in the Pepsi Lot and Allegacy Lot.
The rideshare location for all fans is on Shorefair Dr. near the ITC and Green Lot. Additionally, student shuttles will start running three and a half hours prior to the game with pickup locations on campus in Lot P behind Wait Chapel and Poteat Residence Hall.
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 at the LJVM Ticket Office at the main entrance.
For ADA parking with a valid handicap placard, Couch Ballpark Parking is subject to availability, first come first serve. Overflow may park into the Red Lot.
2025 Gameday Parking Map:
Parking Lot Specific Details
| Lot | Fan Access | Entry Route | Additional Notes |
| Starry Lot | Passholders Only | Enter from Deacon Blvd. via Shorefair Drive | No access from University Pkwy to Deacon Blvd. Space is guaranteed until 30 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Diet Pepsi Lot | Passholders Only | Enter from Deacon Blvd. via Shorefair Drive | No access from University Pkwy to Deacon Blvd. Space is guaranteed until 30 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Pepsi Lot | Passholders & Gameday Parking | Enter from University Parkway or 27th Street (Goodwill Entrance). Northbound traffic may enter off University Parkway. | No access from Deacon Blvd. Space is guaranteed until 30 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Allegacy Lot | Gameday Parking | Must enter from University Parkway | No access from Deacon Blvd. Space is guaranteed until 30 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Grounds Lot | Passholders Only | Must enter from Deacon Blvd. via University Parkway | No alternate access Space is guaranteed for the entire game |
| Couch Ballpark Lot | ADA & Passholders Only | Must enter from Deacon Blvd. via Shorefair Drive | No access from University Parkway Space is guaranteed for the entire game |
| McCreary Tower Lot | ADA & Passholders Only | Must enter from Deacon Blvd. via Shorefair Drive | No access from University Parkway Space is guaranteed for the entire game |
| Gold Lot | Passholders Only | Must enter from Whitaker Park Road via Reynolds Boulevard or 32nd Street via Shorefair Drive. | No access will be permitted from Deacon Boulevard, or Piccolo Lane. Your space will be guaranteed for the entire game. Due to construction, patrons entering the gold lot will drive on temporary gravel and/or road plates. |
| Blue Lot | Passholders Only | Must enter from Whitaker Park Rd. via Reynolds Blvd. | No access from Shorefair Drive, Deacon Blvd., or Piccolo Lane Space is guaranteed for the entire game. Due to construction, patrons entering the blue lot will drive on temporary gravel and/or road plates. |
| Orange Lot | Passholders Only | Must enter from Whitaker Park Rd. via Reynolds Blvd. | No access from Shorefair Drive, Deacon Blvd., or Piccolo Lane Space is guaranteed for the entire game. Due to construction, patrons entering the orange lot will drive on temporary gravel and/or road plates. |
| Red Lot | ADA & Passholders Only | Must enter from 32nd Street via Shorefair Drive | No access from Whitaker Park Rd., Deacon Blvd., or Piccolo Lane Space is guaranteed until 30 minutes prior to kickoff |
| Public Parking (Senior Services) | Gameday Parking | Must enter 30th St. via Shorefair Dr. | Lot will remain open until full |
| 2400 Reynolda | Gameday Parking (Free Parking) | Reynolda Road via Silas Creek Parkway | Free shuttle will operate 3 hours prior to kickoff and 1.5 hours post game. Pick Up/Drop Off location will be at the entrance of 2400 Reynolda, and at the front entrance of the LJVM Coliseum. |
Additionally with multiple sellouts expected this fall, Wake Forest Athletics encouraged fans to get their tickets for the 2025 season while supplies last! Limited quantities remain for SMU this Saturday and for North Carolina on Nov. 15.
- Little Richards Tailgate Options
- Little Richards, a long-time Winston-Salem BBQ staple, is providing Wake fans a great tailgating solution on football gamedays. This season, Wake fans can pre-order a tailgating catering package from Little Richards and pick it up right on site at Allegacy stadium! Little Richards will be set up near Gate 3 in the grassy area by Bridger Field House with their tent and will have their catering van on-site.
- Parking Ingress and Egress:
- Amid ongoing construction and roadway improvements related to The Grounds — a transformational mixed-use development that began construction in late 2024, including the recently announced Creekside apartment development — Wake Forest Athletics has realigned gameday parking and traffic patterns to reflect changes along the new Deacon Boulevard.
- All fans are encouraged to review the updated 2025 parking maps, lot assignments, and entry points by visiting GoDeacs.com/Parking2025. This resource includes interactive maps, helpful FAQs, and tips to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival experience.
- Additionally, courtesy gameday shuttles will be provided to all paid parking lots for the 2025 season.
- Added Options to the Touchdown Club
- Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce the introduction of new upgraded seating options within the Touchdown Club, enhancing what is already one of the most popular premium spaces inside Allegacy Stadium located off Bridger Field House.
- Beginning with the 2025 season, Touchdown Club ticket holders will have the opportunity to upgrade their experience with reserved barstool seats or loge tables located on the Touchdown Club platforms located closest to the field. Fans may also continue to purchase reserved chair back seating and the reserved tables located at the concourse level just outside of the Snead Room indoor club space.
- The new Touchdown Club seating options will include 35 barstools assigned to ticket buyers with a drink rail on the first platform off the field. The second platform from the field will have seven large tables with four seats at each table for reserved group seating.
- Flow Lexus Club Updates
- On the fourth floor of the McCreary Tower, the Flow Lexus Club is adding two 3x3 video walls (one per side) 147" diagonal, 18 upgraded high definition displays throughout the fourth and built-in wireless mics and four new HDMI input plates.
- New Seating Stickers on the East Side
- In Sections 11-20 all seats (minus chairbacks and east side club) will have new seat number stickers, making it easier to find your designated seat location upon arrival.
- New REVELxp Location Same High-Level Service
- Fans looking for an all-inclusive, turnkey tailgate experience before a Deacs home game can purchase exclusive tailgate packages now. The gameday REVELxp spots are now located outside of Gate Five. Tailgate packages start at $650 and can include a TV with Dish Satellite, tents, tables, chairs, coolers, ice, and everything you need to enjoy your gameday in DEACTOWN. Full service catering packages are also available and feature a variety of local food and beverage options.
- Please visit here to select your tailgating package today.
- Pedestal Scanners
- In an effort to continue to offer the Best Fan Experience for all, pedestal scanners will now be added at gates to expedite the entrance process to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Fans can now scan their mobile tickets right from their phones.
- 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
- 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:
- Lost and Found
- If you lost an item attending a Wake Forest football game at Allegacy Stadium, please call the Wake Forest Gameday Hotline at 336-758-GAME (4263) or email gameday@wfu.edu. Guests who find items during an event are asked to turn in the item to a nearby Guest Services staff member or a nearby Guest Information Booth. Lost and Found items are kept for 60 days then will be donated or discarded if items go unclaimed.
- 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.
- Based on popular demand, Allegacy Stadium will now have four Deacon Hill Suite options with the locations under the Class of 1961Videoboard.
- Student Tailgate:
- The DEACTOWN Student Tailgate space behind the East stands of Allegacy Stadium is back! Wake Forest Athletics is excited to announce the addition of live musicians for ALL seven home games this Fall. The space will also include food trucks, a large video screen, and additional activations throughout the season. Click HERE to learn more about the 2025 Deactown Student Tailgate.
- DEACTOWN Fan Zone Presented by Lowes Foods:
- The DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Lowes Foods 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
- The DEACTOWN Fan Zone presented by Lowes Foods 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:
- Gameday Grub: Innovative & Delicious Food Options Await Fans at Allegacy Stadium
- With the help of Wake Forest's concessions & catering partner Proof of the Pudding, Athletics is excited to offer a new selection of food and beverage options at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Additionally, more picnic tables will be made available for fans on the concourse under the shadow of the Bob McCreary Video Board Honoring the Class of 1961. This layout will allow fans to feel like they are at a brewery or outdoor restaurant in Bailey Park while enjoying the good vibes of ACC football.
- Communication Inside Helmets:
- As a reminder from last 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:
- Starting in 2024, coaches and players have utilized tablets on the sidelines to access real-time video and film reviews. These cutting-edge tools provide instant analysis and strategic insights, giving both coaches and players a powerful advantage during the game.
Tailgating Policies for Wake Forest Football
- Tailgating is only permitted in parking spaces that you have purchased.
- If you occupy more than one space while tailgating, you must purchase the additional spaces. Patrons will be required to show the same number of parking passes as the parking spaces they occupy.
- Only propane grills may be used when tailgating; charcoal grills are prohibited for safety reasons, among others.
- Kegs are permitted.
- Any persons or groups providing alcohol to others are responsible for preventing excessive consumption and for making sure those consuming alcohol are of legal age.
- No glass containers are allowed.
- No tents should be erected in parking spaces unless an additional pass is purchased.
- Spiking/staking tents is prohibited.
- No music amplifiers, subwoofers, bass systems, etc. are permitted. Wake Forest Athletics may deem any speaker system excessive and require the volume to be lowered or to turn it off or remove it.
- Gasoline-powered electrical generators are prohibited.
- Open flames (except for propane grills) are prohibited.
With that, fans looking for an all-inclusive, turnkey tailgate experience before a Deacs home game can purchase exclusive tailgate packages now. Tailgate packages start at $650 and can include a TV with Dish Satellite, tents, tables, chairs, coolers, ice, and everything you need to enjoy your gameday in DEACTOWN. Full service catering packages are also available and feature a variety of local food and beverage options.
Please visit here to select your tailgating package today.
Last-Minute Reminders
Part of providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina is ensuring that all patrons understand gameday timelines and other logistical information before fans leave their home to come to Allegacy Stadium. With that, please check out Wake's clear bag policy and prohibited items list and remember to download your mobile tickets that can be accessed through the Wake Forest App.
Additionally, with multiple sellouts expected this fall, tickets can be purchased on the secondary market from SeatGeek upon that announcement.
Finally, the enhancements prior to the 2023 season Wake Forest Athletics will be enjoyed by all as installed new LED lighting, new field turf, handrails throughout the stadium, stairs on each side of Deacon Hill and a new LED video board on Bridger Field House.
Bojangles Four Pack and Single-Game Tickets
The Bojangles Four-Pack includes tickets in a reserved east side seating section and complimentary parking in the Diet Pepsi Lot at the LJVM Coliseum for select games. With demand already at record levels for several home games, only a limited number of Four-Pack packages are available. These tickets will sell out, so act fast!
Don't miss your chance to be part of the action this fall—secure your single game or Bojangles Four-Pack tickets today and be there for every touchdown, turnover, and unforgettable moment.
Wake Forest Athletics has previously announced the full fan experience, group day and promotional plans for the 2025 football season.
The quickest and most efficient way to order single-game tickets is to click the link above for the specific game you want to purchase or to 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.
Guest Services
Remember, DEACTOWN is digital and cashless so download your mobile tickets for entry and bring a credit or debit card to use at concessions stands. Our Fan Experience and ticketing staff along with our hard-working Rhino Sports & Entertainment Services partners will be circulating and are available at guest information booths inside and around the stadium. Your input is really helpful as we strive to provide the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina so please email gameday@wfu.edu or text/call 336-758-GAME with gameday-related questions!
Safety is the number one priority at all times so utilize the handrails in all Allegacy Stadium aisles and use the stairs on either side of Deacon Hill if that's where you are sitting! Also, remember that we have energy efficient (and brighter) LED lighting and there will be special light shows and pyrotechnics during the game after the Deacons score or a big play takes place. And, remember to hydrate all day as we may enact our heat plan that includes multiple water bottle filling stations and misting fans throughout the venue. Any fan experiencing a heat-related illness should contact the nearest Rhino Event Staff member or visit a First Aid Room.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
Football Media Availability (10/21/25)
Tuesday, October 21
Wake Forest Head Coach Jake Dickert Weekly Press Conference (10/20/2025)
Monday, October 20
Wake Forest Postgame Press Conference vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 4, 2025)
Monday, October 20
Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference vs. NC State (Sept. 11, 2025)
Monday, October 20