UVA’s annual Spring Game set for Saturday at Scott Stadium
Posted on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024, 8:00 pm
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The Virginia football team’s annual Blue-White Game is set for Saturday (April 20) at 2 p.m. at Scott Stadium. The contest is free to the public as is parking at Scott Stadium and normal football game day lots. Gates will open for admission at 1 p.m. Fans should use the West Gate for admission to the stadium.
The game will streamed live on ESPN+ and will be rebroadcast on the ACC Network at a later dates. Kevin Fitzgerald and Kirk Morrison will call the action. The broadcast will include live on-field interviews with head coach Tony Elliott and members of his coaching staff.
The Blue-White game is the final date for Virginia during its spring practice period. The Cavaliers will divide up into two squads and play a four-quarter game. The team will arrive at Scott Stadium at 12:45 p.m. at the Southeast Gate for the Wahoo Walk.
Seating for the Blue-White Game will be restricted to the west side of Scott Stadium due to a maintenance project in the east side stands and the new videoboard project.
Following the contest, players will be available for a Meet the Team event sponsored by UVA Orthopedics. It will take place on the field at Scott Stadium with players available for a 30-minute autograph session.
FAN FEST
Prior to the Blue-White game, Virginia fans can attend the UVA Fan Fest from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the East Parking Lot at Scott Stadium. Admission is free.
This year’s fan fest will feature music, a pep rally, food trucks, inflatables for children, a face painter and balloon artist, tailgate games and appearances by CavMan, the Cavalier and Sabre and the UVA cheer squad. Members of various Virginia Athletics programs will also be on site with interactive sports stations. In addition, fans can pick up copies of the 2024 Football Schedule poster at the event.
Representatives of the UVA ticket office will be at the UVA Fan Fest to answer questions related to season ticket options. Fans who visit their table will receive complimentary tickets to that day’s Virginia baseball game vs. Georgia Tech (while supplies last).
EQUIPMENT SALE
The annual UVA equipment sale will take place prior to the start of the game on the west side of the stadium. Fans can enter using the stadium’s West Gate. The sale includes used official Virginia licensed merchandise, authentic football jerseys ($50) and helmets ($150). Season ticket members will receive exclusive early access to the event at 12:30 p.m. by showing their CavCard. All season ticket members can access their CavCard by logging into their ticket account and downloading the pass. The sale will be open to the general public from 1-2 p.m.
