The first Virginia Tech home game is upon us and not everyone has tickets. So, what can you do if you find yourself ticketless and unable to attend? Gather some friends and host a watch party.
Here are a few fun ideas to kick off the season.
- Check out the tailgates
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Just because you can’t go to the game doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the festivities. Go individually or in a group, and head over to lots one through five to meet other Hokie fans as they drink and grill before the big game.
- Do it potluck style
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One of the best ways to save money is to have all of your friends make a snack for the watch party. Try some fun recipes that Hokies love, like chicken wings using The Inn at Virginia Tech’s Game Day Chicken Wing Dry Rub that alumni swear by.
- Play cornhole
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This is a tried-and-true classic — and for good reason. Cornhole is the perfect pre-game activity to get everyone excited for the actual game. Set it up in your apartment or right outside of it to enjoy yourself in the fresh air.
- Try the Lane Stadium Lemonade
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While I don’t necessarily condone drinking, this is one drink I’m dying to try. Another recipe from fellow alums, this drink will make you feel like you’re back in Lane Stadium with your friends in crowded student seating.
- Head downtown to celebrate
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After the game, continue the Hokie spirit in downtown Blacksburg to commemorate the game with the rest of the Hokie Nation. If you’re 21, head to PK’s or Top of the Stairs to celebrate with fellow students.
This Saturday, if you can’t get a ticket, make the most of your football experience with a watch party and enjoy your weekend responsibly.
