NORFOLK, Va. – Over the next three weeks Old Dominion Athletics will announce the gameday activities for each of this year’s six home games. Today we announce the promotions surrounding the game against Virginia Tech.
Game Info
The contest against the Hokies is set for Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Chip Tarkenton and Andy Mashaw will be on the call.
This will be the sixth meeting between ODU and VT with the home team winning all five games in the series. ODU defeated No. 13 Virginia Tech 49-35 in the Hokies’ first visit to Norfolk and again in 2022, by a score of 20-17. Both games were sellouts including the 2022 crowd of 21,944.
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group will be the game sponsor.
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group® is proud to be the official mortgage company of ODU Athletics and the 2024 Old Dominion-Virginia Tech game sponsor. Since 1996, people have been at the heart of Atlantic Bay’s mission. With a variety of loan programs, local market expertise, and unmatched customer service, Atlantic Bay lends peace of mind that makes their clients friends for life. Atlantic Bay has been voted #1 Best Large Company to Work For in the country by National Mortgage News for the second consecutive year. When it comes to homeownership, Atlantic Bay is “All In For the Win.”
Tradition T-Shirt
For the third-straight year, Old Dominion has a tradition t-shirt. The shirt can be purchased by clicking here, or at the ODU Bookstore on Monarch Way.
Kaufman Mall
The exciting pregame atmosphere returns at Kaufman Mall beginning four hours prior to kickoff. The band Party Fins will perform on Kaufman Mall beginning at 2:45 p.m. Stop by Kaufman Mall to enjoy the beer garden, the top food trucks in Virginia, games, and interactive experiences in the Kids Zone.
Stop by the ODU marketing tent for giveaways and special activations from our partners and stay tuned for additional programming. At 3:30 p.m. the Monarch March Band, under the direction of David Enloe, will get the crowd roaring with a 15-minute performance. At 3:45 the football team will come through Kaufman Mall on their way to the stadium as fans lineup to cheer on the Monarch March to the stadium.
Game Day Timeline (note: time is subject to change)
o Kaufman Mall will open: 2 p.m.
o Party Fins will perform: 2:45 p.m.
o Marching Band Performance: 3:30 p.m.
o Monarch March: 3:45 p.m.
o S.B. Ballard Stadium Gates Open: 4:30 p.m.
o Blackhawk Helicopter Flyover: 5:45 p.m.
Monarchs Give Back
“Monarchs Give Back” is a campus and community-wide food drive to benefit the Norfolk Public Schools children experience food insecurity and our own “Monarch Pantry”, right here on campus. This year, the goal is to collect 40,000 non-perishable items/monetary donations to benefit Norfolk Public Schools and the ODU Monarch Pantry. Donations will be accepted at the gate on gameday. Additional information will be provided as we get closer to the season kicking off.
Tickets
Season tickets are they best way to secure the best seats and are currently available starting at $200 for one of the best home schedules in program history. Season tickets are available by clicking here. Home opponents include ECU, Virginia Tech, Texas State, Georgia Southern, JMU and Marshall. Season ticket holders will have an exclusive pre-sale opportunity to add on additional single game tickets to their package on July 17. Single game tickets will go on-sale to the public on July 24.
Interested in single game tickets? Sign up here to get on the waiting list!
Have a group of 10 or more interested in attending the game or a special experience? Submit your group interest form here and a member of our team will reach out.
Premium Seating options are available at S.B. Ballard Stadium for an upscale game day experience. Donations to the ODAF serve as qualifiers for other Hospitality Areas in the stadium as well for donors to enjoy. Very limited availability. Click here for more information or contact The ODAF Office at 757-683-6963 or email Ashley Vellines: avelline@odu.eduor ODAF@odu.edu.
With unbeatable sightlines and premium amenities for members, The Priority Automotive Club and the Cox Business Lounge offers ODU fans a comfortable, memorable, and unmatched gameday experience. Limited seating is still available, contact ODAF for more information.