Inside HokieSports 5/1: Crowded House

Club Season Tickets Sold Out For Upcoming 2026 Football Season

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We promise you won’t regret it.

What else are we covering in today’s edition, Hokies?

🏈 Crowded House
🛣️ Hittin’ The Road
🎙️ All New Episode
🦃 And much, much more!

🎙️ ALL NEW EPISODE

Host Robert Bateman visits with Virginia Tech softball coach Pete D'Amour following the sweep of North Carolina and the record-breaking day ACC Player of the Week Michelle Chatfield had on Saturday.

Plus, a look ahead to the final regular season series of the year at Syracuse.

🔼 Crowded House. Virginia Tech Athletics announced this week that all Sideline Club, Maroon & Orange Indoor Clubs, Zone Club, and Touchdown Terrace tickets for the 2026 football season are officially SOLD OUT, marking the earliest premium seating sellout in program history.

The extraordinary demand is a direct reflection of the excitement surrounding head coach James Franklin's arrival and the momentum building in Blacksburg heading into the fall. 

🔼 Northern Exposure. The 17th-ranked Virginia Tech Softball program hits the road for the final regular season series of the year.

Entering this weekend, the Hokies are looking to secure a top-4 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament and earn a bye into quarterfinals. Tech is currently 15-6 in league play, sitting in fifth.

Today, the Hokies kickoff a three-game set with Syracuse. Game times are set for 3 pm on Friday, 1 pm on Saturday and 12 pm on Sunday.

🔼 Westward Bound. With just two ACC series left on the 2026 schedule, the Virginia Tech Baseball squad is looking to position themselves for the upcoming ACC Tournament, scheduled for May 19-24 in Charlotte.

Winners of seven of their past nine, the Hokies enter this weekend’s three-game at California as one of the country’s hottest teams in the past few months.

Game times time are set for 9 pm EST tonight, 5 pm EST tomorrow night and 4 pm EST on Sunday.

🙌 CAN’T MISS THIS!

This week, Virginia Tech Athletics announced themed group offerings for the upcoming 2026 football season, giving fans even more ways to experience the excitement of gameday at Lane Stadium. 

With the highly anticipated debut of head coach James Franklin in Blacksburg, momentum around the Hokies is building fast.

Discounted tickets are now available for groups of 10 or more, giving your crew the chance to see Franklin’s squad in action during themed gamedays packed with unforgettable moments, exclusive experiences and unbeatable Hokie spirit. From youth groups and educators to military members and local organizations, there’s an option for everyone to celebrate in Lane Stadium.  

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

As we mentioned yesterday, the Virginia Tech women’s golf team earned their third straight trip to the NCAA Regionals.

In the program’s 11 seasons, how many times have the Hokies earned a bid?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom and find out!

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

*all times are ET*

Friday, May 1
🥎 #16 Softball at Syracuse @ 2pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball at Cal @ 9pm ET | ACC Network Extra | Listen | Live Stats
👟 Track & Field at Jim Green Invite (Lexington, Ky.)
👟 Track & Field at The Hill City Twilight (Lynchburg, Va.)

Saturday, May 2
🥎 #16 Softball at Syracuse @ 1pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball at Cal @ 5pm ET | ACC Network Extra | Listen | Live Stats
👟 Track & Field at The Hill City Twilight (Lynchburg, Va.)

Sunday, May 3
🥎 #16 Softball at Syracuse @ 12pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball at Cal @ 4pm ET | ACC Network Extra | Listen | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Seven

🦃 Have a great weekend, y’all!