Wake Forest Athletics
Best Fan Experience in North Carolina: Video Board and Sound System Set to Improve Experience at Allegacy Stadium
3/27/2026 10:54:00 AM | Football
Wake Forest Athletics is proud to unveil a state-of-the-art video board and sound system for Deacon Nation ahead of the much-anticipated 2026 football season.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – As part of its continued commitment to delivering a World Class Student-Athlete Experience and the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina, Wake Forest Athletics is proud to unveil a new state-of-the-art video board at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium ahead of the 2026 season.
In partnership with Daktronics, the new Bob McCreary Video Board which honors the Class of 1961 will add an additional 1,300 square feet of digital display while also having upgraded pixel and resolution quality from the screen that was originally installed in 2011. This additional digital footprint will allow for greater in-game flexibility and allows for the main display to be more impactful throughout the gameday experience.
Additionally, the sound system throughout Allegacy Stadium has been upgraded with the installation from CiAVL. The new sound system improves audio quality and volume levels with additional high frequency power. The bass, or low frequency, sound is also increased with all new equipment including additional subwoofers.
The new board and sound system will make its debut at 2026 Opening Night at Allegacy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 3 when the Demon Deacons take on Akron, enhancing the game day atmosphere that gives Wake Forest a stronger home-field advantage, building on the impressive 29-15 home record since 2019 while also regularly having multiple sellouts each season.
Regarding this specific video board project, Wake Forest Athletics partnered with Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota.
Video Display Details
The new board is an LED video display:
The new sound system will replace the existing system installed in 2011 and will provide improved audio quality and loudness with additional high frequency power. The bass, or low frequency, sound is also increased with all new equipment including more subwoofers. More on the added sound enhancements:
Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie:
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
About CiAVL
Founded by Daniel Wood in 2004 in High Point, North Carolina, CIAVL began as a small team of passionate AV professionals committed to delivering exceptional audio-visual experiences. Over the past 20-plus years, CIAVL has grown into a leading regional integrator with deep expertise across a wide range of environments — from classroom technology and educational facilities at colleges and universities to large-scale sports venues. CIAVL's work is defined by a focus on quality, reliability, and long-term client partnerships. Learn more at ciavl.com.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is known for its distinctive combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 4 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 59 conference titles and are one of nine ACC schools to win 11 or more national championships. Additionally, with 1.7 million people within 30 miles of campus, Wake Forest anchors the Winston-Salem and Triad market, which ranks as ESPN's seventh-best nationally from a viewership perspective.
Wake Forest's comprehensive excellence includes its highly regarded school of medicine, business school, law school and an innovative department of engineering. Additionally, Wake Forest has campuses across Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, DC – providing many academic offerings to students from across the nation and around the world.
Learn more about Wake Forest University at www.wfu.edu and at GoDeacs.com.
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for Select Games
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:
This offer gives fans an early opportunity to secure seats for one of the most anticipated home games in recent program history.
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 (plus fees), 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.
Information regarding full single game pricing and availability will be announced in April. /
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 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 review full season ticket options and pricing for the 2026 season by clicking here and purchase online at GoDeacs.com/tickets, or by calling 336-758-3322.
Wake Forest Football Overview
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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In partnership with Daktronics, the new Bob McCreary Video Board which honors the Class of 1961 will add an additional 1,300 square feet of digital display while also having upgraded pixel and resolution quality from the screen that was originally installed in 2011. This additional digital footprint will allow for greater in-game flexibility and allows for the main display to be more impactful throughout the gameday experience.
Additionally, the sound system throughout Allegacy Stadium has been upgraded with the installation from CiAVL. The new sound system improves audio quality and volume levels with additional high frequency power. The bass, or low frequency, sound is also increased with all new equipment including additional subwoofers.
The new board and sound system will make its debut at 2026 Opening Night at Allegacy Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 3 when the Demon Deacons take on Akron, enhancing the game day atmosphere that gives Wake Forest a stronger home-field advantage, building on the impressive 29-15 home record since 2019 while also regularly having multiple sellouts each season.
Regarding this specific video board project, Wake Forest Athletics partnered with Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota.
Video Display Details
The new board is an LED video display:
- 43'x90' Main Display
- This new board will have the same size central/main display but with better pixel and resolution quality.
- The current sides which are fixed ad panels will now be digital displays allowing for greater flexibility throughout the gameday show.
- In addition, the new board replaced the static panels with (2) 43' x 15' 6" digital displays, adding the additional 1,300 sf of digital display.
The new sound system will replace the existing system installed in 2011 and will provide improved audio quality and loudness with additional high frequency power. The bass, or low frequency, sound is also increased with all new equipment including more subwoofers. More on the added sound enhancements:
- Main Speakers: JBL- VLA high powered line array speakers with dual 15-inch woofers, 8-inch midrange drivers, and 3-inch high frequency compression drivers in each of 16 cabinets.
- The subwoofers are a separate set of cabinets from the main arrays. There are 16 subwoofer cabinets total (eight per side), each containing two 18-inch woofers, positioned on either side of the videoboard alongside the 16 main array cabinets (also 8 per side).
- Speaker Grille: Replaced with new mesh fabric intended for better sound transmission and clarity.
- Amplifiers: Driving the speakers are all new amplifiers from Crown using the DCi series with integrated digital signal processing to optimize the sound output while protecting speakers from damage.
- Control and Processing: The stadium sound control is updated with a new Allen & Heath brand digital mixing console connected by way of new network switches and fiber-optic cabling to a QSC Q-SYS Networked Platform, featuring a central processing server and distributed input/output devices throughout the facility. A new dedicated computer is provided to manage and control the networked equipment.
- Microphones: New state-of-the-art digital wireless microphone system for the referee and in-game hosts as well as new PA announcer microphone systems.
Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie:
- "We are excited to continue to enhance the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina with upgrades to the Bob McCreary Video Board Honoring Class of 1961. We are thankful for Bob's transformational gift that made the first board possible in 2011. We are continually analyzing unique ways to improve both the student-athlete and fan experience. Working with our partners at Daktronics and CiAVL, this new board and sound system will make an impact on our gameday experience providing added flexibility while also helping us create and share new Demon Deacon memories inside Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, starting September 3 on Opening Night against Akron."
- "We're thankful for our partners at Daktronics and CiAVL for providing the tools to enhance the in-venue presentation for Deacon Nation this fall. The new video board and sound system will create exciting opportunities to elevate the atmosphere at Allegacy Stadium. Our Fan Experience team has already begun planning for the upcoming season, and we're eager to maximize these new assets as we continue to deliver the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina."
- "It's a privilege to continue our partnership with Wake Forest University on this exciting upgrade at Allegacy Stadium. The new video board brings enhanced, dynamic visuals and engaging content to fans, while providing the capability for unique in-game content. We're proud to help enhance the gameday experience for Wake Forest Football."
- "As a Triad-founded company, we are proud to continue and grow our partnership with Wake Forest University on a project of this scale. Allegacy Stadium is an incredible venue, and this sound system will make a meaningful impact on the gameday experience for Demon Deacon fans for years to come. We are excited to see it come to life this fall."
Daktronics helps its customers to impact their audiences throughout the world with large-format LED video displays, message displays, scoreboards, digital billboards, audio systems and control systems in sport, business and transportation applications. Founded in 1968 as a USA-based manufacturing company, Daktronics has grown into the world leader in audiovisual systems and implementation with offices around the globe. Discover more at www.daktronics.com.
About CiAVL
Founded by Daniel Wood in 2004 in High Point, North Carolina, CIAVL began as a small team of passionate AV professionals committed to delivering exceptional audio-visual experiences. Over the past 20-plus years, CIAVL has grown into a leading regional integrator with deep expertise across a wide range of environments — from classroom technology and educational facilities at colleges and universities to large-scale sports venues. CIAVL's work is defined by a focus on quality, reliability, and long-term client partnerships. Learn more at ciavl.com.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is known for its distinctive combination of world-class academics, unrivaled campus experience, intimate learning environment and Power 4 athletics in a top-growing metro market. A Charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Demon Deacons have won 59 conference titles and are one of nine ACC schools to win 11 or more national championships. Additionally, with 1.7 million people within 30 miles of campus, Wake Forest anchors the Winston-Salem and Triad market, which ranks as ESPN's seventh-best nationally from a viewership perspective.
Wake Forest's comprehensive excellence includes its highly regarded school of medicine, business school, law school and an innovative department of engineering. Additionally, Wake Forest has campuses across Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Washington, DC – providing many academic offerings to students from across the nation and around the world.
Learn more about Wake Forest University at www.wfu.edu and at GoDeacs.com.
Single Game Tickets on Sale Now for Select Games
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
This offer gives fans an early opportunity to secure seats for one of the most anticipated home games in recent program history.
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 (plus fees), 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.
Information regarding full single game pricing and availability will be announced in April. /
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 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 review full season ticket options and pricing for the 2026 season by clicking here and purchase online at GoDeacs.com/tickets, or by calling 336-758-3322.
Wake Forest Football Overview
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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