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Mark Your Calendars! Save The Date for Wake Forest’s Spring Football Fan Fest on April 18 Inside Allegacy Stadium
2/18/2026 9:38:00 PM | Football
Fans are encouraged to save the date; additional details will be announced soon.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest Football will host its 2026 Spring Football Fan Fest on Saturday, April 18 inside Allegacy Stadium, giving Demon Deacon fans their first opportunity to see the 2026 squad. In addition to free admission, event format and additional fan activities will be announced closer to the event date.
With exact timing still being finalized, the Spring Football Fan Fest will take place prior to Wake Forest baseball's home game against NC State at 4 p.m. inside David F. Couch Ballpark. With limited tickets available, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for as low as $12 in advance of this huge Big Four matchup. Additionally beyond the weekend series against the Wolfpack at The Couch, it will be an action-packed Demon Deacons weekend as Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 will be Coach John Hayes and the track and field's program fourth-annual Wake Forest Invite at Kentner Stadium. Admission is free for this event and a complete schedule of events, fan information and more details around this community-engaging event will be shared closer to the meet.
Coming off the most successful first season by a head coach in program history, Wake Forest Football is building on the momentum established under head coach Jake Dickert, he and his staff welcomed 42 new enrollees, and many returning athletes – including star defensive back Davaughn Patterson, breakout offensive and return weapon Carlos Hernandez and the ACC leader in tackles for loss Langston Hardy.
While the lights are out as the Demon Deacons continue to Build in the Dark, Spring Ball welcomes the second phase of the offseason with the Deacs hitting the field for the first time in a few weeks, culminating with your one opportunity to see the 2026 Demon Deacons at the Spring Football Fan Fest inside Allegacy Stadium.
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for Select Games
Building on that winning momentum, Wake Forest Athletics has released ticket-sales opportunities for its marquee 2026 home matchup against CFP Finalist Miami on Friday, Sept. 18 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. A limited number of single-game tickets for the Deacs-Hurricanes game are available now at the following prices:
Premium seating options – including suites, loge boxes, and hospitality packages– are also available for Wake Forest's game against Miami while supplies last. Visit our premium seating page or submit an interest form to learn more.
In addition to the special Deacs-Canes ticket offer, Wake Forest has opened limited single-game ticket sales for Opening Night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Wake Forest is offering a limited-time discounted promotional rate of just $10 per ticket, providing an affordable and family-friendly way for fans, students, youth groups, and community organizations to experience Wake Forest football inside Allegacy Stadium.
These early-release ticket opportunities allow fans to lock in seats now at the best available pricing for two expected sellouts as excitement builds toward another exciting fall of ACC football in Winston-Salem.
Season Ticket Offers
As Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie shared after Coach Dickert signed his long-term contract extension – Wake Forest Athletics has asked Deacon Nation to make a personal commitment to the "One More Rule" and attend at least one more Wake Forest football game – in person – in 2026 than a fan did in 2025. Fans are encouraged to review this special offer of the limited-time Built in the Dark season ticket plan – just $149 per ticket – with seats available in Sections 1 and 10 (rows FFF–OOO) and Sections 11–12 (rows L–CC) while inventory lasts.
Fans can also renew their season tickets by logging into their online accounts and accessing their renewal application, or by calling the ticket office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Pricing for the 2026 season is available by clicking here. Fans may secure tickets through a convenient four-month payment plan if tickets are ordered by March 31st.
All new or current season ticket holders will have the ability to participate in the priority seat selection process that will occur between February 23rd until March 6th. More information regarding the priority seat selection process will be sent to all season ticket holders ahead of the seat selection process. Season ticket orders placed after March 6th will be assigned into available seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
Annual Seat Rights Program Returns for the 2026 Season
Following record-setting crowds, sellouts, and one of the strongest home-field advantages in the ACC, the Annual Seat Rights Program continues to serve as an innovative way for fans to secure their preferred gameday experience while supporting enhancements that elevate the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.
Fans who opt into the Annual Seat Rights Program guarantee their same seat location every season through an additional recurring per-seat annual fee. Fans renewing football season tickets can add Annual Seat Rights directly inside their renewal application under:
New 2026 Football Season Ticket Seat Selection Process
Wake Forest Athletics is enhancing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina by introducing an online interactive seat selection process. Ticket holders who purchase season tickets by February 16th may view and select their seats in a 3D interactive map and will be assigned a priority time based on participation in the Annual Seat Rights Program and their Deacon Club rank.
For the first time, Wake Forest football season ticket holders will have the ability to view all available seats throughout each section at Allegacy Stadium and select the perfect seat for the 2026 season!
Important timeline information for the 2026 football season ticket seat selection process is listed below:
In the greatest debut campaign by a head coach in program history, Dickert, his staff and his players guided the Demon Deacons to just the fourth nine-win season in school history, punctuated by an emphatic 43–29 victory over Mississippi State to capture the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Wake Forest finished the 2025 season 9-4, marking the fifth time in the last nine years the program reached eight or more wins – one of only five ACC programs to accomplish that feat during the span.
With that, the nine victories in 2025 was tied for the most among all FBS and Power 4 programs in the Carolinas.
Dickert surpassed Billy Dooley who won seven games during his first season in Winston-Salem in 1987 and the 2025 campaign was highlighted by marquee College Football Playoff Top-25 wins over SMU and No. 12 Virginia – the Cavaliers' only home loss of the year – as well as a Big Four victory over North Carolina inside a sold-out Allegacy Stadium.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons were among the ACC's elite in 2025, ranking seventh in the league and 44th nationally in scoring defense while finishing top-six in the conference in both total defense and passing defense. Wake Forest did not allow a touchdown against either No. 12 Virginia or North Carolina during the season.
Individual success followed team success, as 12 Demon Deacons earned All-ACC honors in 2025. The selections marked the ninth consecutive season Wake Forest placed six or more players on the All-Conference teams, and since 2019, the program's 74 All-ACC honorees rank fifth most in the ACC. Additionally, three Demon Deacons garnered All-America honors as senior tailback Demond Claiborne and redshirt senior safety Nick Andersen were named honorable mention by Phil Steele and rookie kicker Connor Calvert was named a FWAA Freshman All-American.
The Demon Deacons return top-tier talent again for the 2026 season led by a core group of star defensive back Davaughn Patterson, breakout offensive weapon Carlos Hernandez and the ACC leader in tackles for loss Langston Hardy.
Patterson, an All-ACC selection, made 80 total tackles, 4.0 TFLs, nine pass breakups and forced a fumble. He finished sixth in the ACC and first on the team with nine passes defended. For Patterson's efforts in the memorable win over SMU, he was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week and garnered PFF Team of the Week honors.
Hernandez was the Deacs leading receiver in 2025 catching 40 passes for 611 yards and three receiving touchdowns while also scoring a rushing touchdown and returning an unforgettable punt for a touchdown in the road win at No. 13 Virginia. Against Delaware, he had a career day, catching five passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, including a 97-yarder, the longest reception in school history. He also totaled 100 receiving yards, 51 rushing yards and two total touchdowns in the victory over North Carolina.
Hardy, an All-ACC pick, led the ACC and finished fifth in the country with 17.0 tackles for loss. He also tied for 11th in Wake Forest history with 17.0 TFLs in a season. Additionally, his 7.0 sacks led the team and was good for fifth-most in the conference.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest Football will host its 2026 Spring Football Fan Fest on Saturday, April 18 inside Allegacy Stadium, giving Demon Deacon fans their first opportunity to see the 2026 squad. In addition to free admission, event format and additional fan activities will be announced closer to the event date.
With exact timing still being finalized, the Spring Football Fan Fest will take place prior to Wake Forest baseball's home game against NC State at 4 p.m. inside David F. Couch Ballpark. With limited tickets available, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets for as low as $12 in advance of this huge Big Four matchup. Additionally beyond the weekend series against the Wolfpack at The Couch, it will be an action-packed Demon Deacons weekend as Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 will be Coach John Hayes and the track and field's program fourth-annual Wake Forest Invite at Kentner Stadium. Admission is free for this event and a complete schedule of events, fan information and more details around this community-engaging event will be shared closer to the meet.
Coming off the most successful first season by a head coach in program history, Wake Forest Football is building on the momentum established under head coach Jake Dickert, he and his staff welcomed 42 new enrollees, and many returning athletes – including star defensive back Davaughn Patterson, breakout offensive and return weapon Carlos Hernandez and the ACC leader in tackles for loss Langston Hardy.
While the lights are out as the Demon Deacons continue to Build in the Dark, Spring Ball welcomes the second phase of the offseason with the Deacs hitting the field for the first time in a few weeks, culminating with your one opportunity to see the 2026 Demon Deacons at the Spring Football Fan Fest inside Allegacy Stadium.
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for Select Games
Building on that winning momentum, Wake Forest Athletics has released ticket-sales opportunities for its marquee 2026 home matchup against CFP Finalist Miami on Friday, Sept. 18 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. A limited number of single-game tickets for the Deacs-Hurricanes game are available now at the following prices:
- Chairback seating: $115 per ticket
- Standard seating: $85 per ticket
Premium seating options – including suites, loge boxes, and hospitality packages– are also available for Wake Forest's game against Miami while supplies last. Visit our premium seating page or submit an interest form to learn more.
In addition to the special Deacs-Canes ticket offer, Wake Forest has opened limited single-game ticket sales for Opening Night at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.
Wake Forest is offering a limited-time discounted promotional rate of just $10 per ticket, providing an affordable and family-friendly way for fans, students, youth groups, and community organizations to experience Wake Forest football inside Allegacy Stadium.
These early-release ticket opportunities allow fans to lock in seats now at the best available pricing for two expected sellouts as excitement builds toward another exciting fall of ACC football in Winston-Salem.
Season Ticket Offers
As Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie shared after Coach Dickert signed his long-term contract extension – Wake Forest Athletics has asked Deacon Nation to make a personal commitment to the "One More Rule" and attend at least one more Wake Forest football game – in person – in 2026 than a fan did in 2025. Fans are encouraged to review this special offer of the limited-time Built in the Dark season ticket plan – just $149 per ticket – with seats available in Sections 1 and 10 (rows FFF–OOO) and Sections 11–12 (rows L–CC) while inventory lasts.
Fans can also renew their season tickets by logging into their online accounts and accessing their renewal application, or by calling the ticket office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Pricing for the 2026 season is available by clicking here. Fans may secure tickets through a convenient four-month payment plan if tickets are ordered by March 31st.
All new or current season ticket holders will have the ability to participate in the priority seat selection process that will occur between February 23rd until March 6th. More information regarding the priority seat selection process will be sent to all season ticket holders ahead of the seat selection process. Season ticket orders placed after March 6th will be assigned into available seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
Annual Seat Rights Program Returns for the 2026 Season
Following record-setting crowds, sellouts, and one of the strongest home-field advantages in the ACC, the Annual Seat Rights Program continues to serve as an innovative way for fans to secure their preferred gameday experience while supporting enhancements that elevate the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.
Fans who opt into the Annual Seat Rights Program guarantee their same seat location every season through an additional recurring per-seat annual fee. Fans renewing football season tickets can add Annual Seat Rights directly inside their renewal application under:
- Additional Items → Lock In Your Same Seats with a Seat Rights Upgrade
New 2026 Football Season Ticket Seat Selection Process
Wake Forest Athletics is enhancing The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina by introducing an online interactive seat selection process. Ticket holders who purchase season tickets by February 16th may view and select their seats in a 3D interactive map and will be assigned a priority time based on participation in the Annual Seat Rights Program and their Deacon Club rank.
For the first time, Wake Forest football season ticket holders will have the ability to view all available seats throughout each section at Allegacy Stadium and select the perfect seat for the 2026 season!
Important timeline information for the 2026 football season ticket seat selection process is listed below:
- February 16 - Deadline to purchase new season tickets and be eligible to participate in the seat selection process
- February 16 - Deadline to purchase 2026 Annual Seat Rights
- February 17 - Seat selection times / process communicated
- February 19 - Seat selection site goes live for customers to view site (no seat selections can be made at this time)
- February 23 - Seat selection begins
- March 6 - Seat selection ends
- After March 6 - All remaining seats available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Select and add additional season tickets
- Select and add season parking
In the greatest debut campaign by a head coach in program history, Dickert, his staff and his players guided the Demon Deacons to just the fourth nine-win season in school history, punctuated by an emphatic 43–29 victory over Mississippi State to capture the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Wake Forest finished the 2025 season 9-4, marking the fifth time in the last nine years the program reached eight or more wins – one of only five ACC programs to accomplish that feat during the span.
With that, the nine victories in 2025 was tied for the most among all FBS and Power 4 programs in the Carolinas.
Dickert surpassed Billy Dooley who won seven games during his first season in Winston-Salem in 1987 and the 2025 campaign was highlighted by marquee College Football Playoff Top-25 wins over SMU and No. 12 Virginia – the Cavaliers' only home loss of the year – as well as a Big Four victory over North Carolina inside a sold-out Allegacy Stadium.
Defensively, the Demon Deacons were among the ACC's elite in 2025, ranking seventh in the league and 44th nationally in scoring defense while finishing top-six in the conference in both total defense and passing defense. Wake Forest did not allow a touchdown against either No. 12 Virginia or North Carolina during the season.
Individual success followed team success, as 12 Demon Deacons earned All-ACC honors in 2025. The selections marked the ninth consecutive season Wake Forest placed six or more players on the All-Conference teams, and since 2019, the program's 74 All-ACC honorees rank fifth most in the ACC. Additionally, three Demon Deacons garnered All-America honors as senior tailback Demond Claiborne and redshirt senior safety Nick Andersen were named honorable mention by Phil Steele and rookie kicker Connor Calvert was named a FWAA Freshman All-American.
The Demon Deacons return top-tier talent again for the 2026 season led by a core group of star defensive back Davaughn Patterson, breakout offensive weapon Carlos Hernandez and the ACC leader in tackles for loss Langston Hardy.
Patterson, an All-ACC selection, made 80 total tackles, 4.0 TFLs, nine pass breakups and forced a fumble. He finished sixth in the ACC and first on the team with nine passes defended. For Patterson's efforts in the memorable win over SMU, he was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week and garnered PFF Team of the Week honors.
Hernandez was the Deacs leading receiver in 2025 catching 40 passes for 611 yards and three receiving touchdowns while also scoring a rushing touchdown and returning an unforgettable punt for a touchdown in the road win at No. 13 Virginia. Against Delaware, he had a career day, catching five passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns, including a 97-yarder, the longest reception in school history. He also totaled 100 receiving yards, 51 rushing yards and two total touchdowns in the victory over North Carolina.
Hardy, an All-ACC pick, led the ACC and finished fifth in the country with 17.0 tackles for loss. He also tied for 11th in Wake Forest history with 17.0 TFLs in a season. Additionally, his 7.0 sacks led the team and was good for fifth-most in the conference.
Feedback
As fans have questions, feedback or ideas, Wake Forest Athletics encourages you to email wfsports@wfu.edu with those thoughts.
Follow on Social Media:
Follow the Deacs on social media and GoDeacs.com for the latest announcements and news.
Accounts:
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