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Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Winston-Salem, North Carolina - Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium - Old Gold and Black - Demon Deacon

The smallest program in the conference by enrollment, with an easy ticket, easy parking and a genuinely pleasant fall Saturday.

The smallest program in the conference by enrollment, with an easy ticket, easy parking and a genuinely pleasant fall Saturday.

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Stadium
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
Capacity
31,500
Opened
1968
Conference
ACC
How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

Mostly ACC Network windows with an occasional ESPN afternoon slot.

Conference network

ACC Network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

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Tickets

What tickets actually cost you in planning

Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.

  • This is one of the easiest tickets in the conference; single-game seats are typically available right up to kickoff.
  • Lots open early and rarely fill, which makes this one of the simpler tailgates to join without advance planning.
  • Greensboro is 30 minutes away and the practical airport; Charlotte is 90 minutes with more flight options.

Where to sit

The intimate bowl means the back row is closer to the field than mid-level seats at most other stadiums in the league; buy the cheap seats without worry.

Traditions

What makes a Wake Forest Saturday different

Demon Deacon mascot

The top-hatted mascot's sideline routine is a fixture and part of the program's identity going back decades.

Deacon walk

The team walk into the stadium draws a small but dedicated crowd given the compact campus footprint.

Tailgating

  • Lots open early and are rarely full, which makes this one of the easier tailgates to join.
  • Downtown Winston-Salem's arts district is the better dinner plan.

Nothing specialized is needed here; a light layer covers the mild fall weather this schedule typically brings.

Travel and stay

  • Greensboro (GSO) is 30 minutes; Charlotte (CLT) is 90 with more flights.
  • Hotel rates stay reasonable here even for conference games.

Weather: Fall in Winston-Salem is generally mild; parking and exits both clear quickly compared with the larger venues in the conference.

Around the game

Beyond the stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

  • Downtown Winston-Salem's arts districtThe better dinner plan before or after the game, with more character than a typical campus strip.
  • Old SalemA short drive for a historic walking district on a slow game-day morning.

Wake Forest game-day packing list

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Stadium

Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium

Capacity 31,500Opened 1968Winston-Salem, North Carolina

An intimate bowl where the back row is closer to the field than midlevel seats elsewhere.

  • - Buy the cheap seats. The sightline difference is minimal.
  • - Parking is close and exits clear quickly compared with larger venues.
FAQ

Wake Forest questions

What channel is Wake Forest on?
Mostly ACC Network windows with an occasional ESPN afternoon slot.
How hard is it to get Wake Forest tickets?
This is one of the easiest tickets in the conference; single-game seats are typically available right up to kickoff.
Where should I sit at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium?
The intimate bowl means the back row is closer to the field than mid-level seats at most other stadiums in the league; buy the cheap seats without worry.
What is the weather like for a Wake Forest home game?
Fall in Winston-Salem is generally mild; parking and exits both clear quickly compared with the larger venues in the conference.
Where should I tailgate at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium?
Lots open early and are rarely full, which makes this one of the easier tailgates to join.
What is the best airport for a Wake Forest game?
Greensboro (GSO) is 30 minutes; Charlotte (CLT) is 90 with more flights.