WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Get excited, Deacon Nation! Kickoff for the 2021 Wake Forest football season is less than 100 days away and the Atlantic Coast Conference and ESPN/ACC Network announced the kickoff times for Wake Forest's first four games of the season on Thursday afternoon.
The Demon Deacons are set to host Old Dominion on Opening Night, Presented by Lowe's Foods at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 3 on ACC Network. Week two on Saturday, Sept. 11 features a Noon ET kickoff against Norfolk State on ACC Network Extra. The Deacs open up conference play a week later at Truist Field against Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 18, which is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET start on ABC or ESPN.
The first road matchup of the season comes in week four when the Demon Deacons travel to Virginia for a Friday, Sept. 24 night tilt at 7 p.m.on ESPN2.
Riding the ACC's third longest streak consecutive bowl game streak, Wake Forest football will begin the 2021 season with national primetime exposure with ESPN/ACCN now set for the Demon Deacons' first three contests.
"As we build the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at Truist Field, we appreciate our ESPN and ACC Network partners showcasing the Demon Deacons and also establishing these game times which enable Wake Forest fans to go ahead and make their September plans to join us in Deactown" director of athletics John Currie said. "The outstanding coverage of ESPN and ACCN helps tell the story of what Coach Clawson and his staff have built in Winston-Salem - having won the fifth most games of any ACC school over the last five years."
"Our student-athletes and staff are working hard and we are looking forward to the 2021 season," head coach Dave Clawson. "We are thrilled to welcome back our student-athletes families, students and all fans to Truist Field this fall. An exciting season of Wake Forest football awaits!"
Fans can secure their seats for these three contests through Wake Forest's innovative and affordable four-pack of tickets. Ticket locations are on the east side of the stadium and include an LJVM Coliseum lot parking pass.
The Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community has shown its excitement to come back together and enjoy an exciting ACC and Wake Forest college football season inside Truist Field. Season ticket sales are tracking over 20 percent ahead of pace from previous seasons! Additionally, only 150 Deacon Hill packages remain while premium club tables in the Touchdown Club and McCreary Tower are now sold out.
These four-pack prices will increase on June 15and season tickets for Wake Forest Football begin at only $120. The quickest and most efficient way to order tickets is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program (TPA) is back in 2021 with added flexibility as another element of Wake Forest Athletics commitment to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.
The Demon Deacons are set to host Old Dominion on Opening Night, Presented by Lowe's Foods at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 3 on ACC Network. Week two on Saturday, Sept. 11 features a Noon ET kickoff against Norfolk State on ACC Network Extra. The Deacs open up conference play a week later at Truist Field against Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 18, which is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET start on ABC or ESPN.
The first road matchup of the season comes in week four when the Demon Deacons travel to Virginia for a Friday, Sept. 24 night tilt at 7 p.m.on ESPN2.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Network |
| Friday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. ET | Old Dominion | ACC Network |
| Saturday, Sept. 11 | Noon ET | Norfolk State | ACC Network Extra |
| Saturday, Sept. 18 | 3:30 p.m. ET | Florida State | ABC or ESPN |
| Friday, Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. ET | at Virginia | ESPN2 |
"As we build the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina at Truist Field, we appreciate our ESPN and ACC Network partners showcasing the Demon Deacons and also establishing these game times which enable Wake Forest fans to go ahead and make their September plans to join us in Deactown" director of athletics John Currie said. "The outstanding coverage of ESPN and ACCN helps tell the story of what Coach Clawson and his staff have built in Winston-Salem - having won the fifth most games of any ACC school over the last five years."
"Our student-athletes and staff are working hard and we are looking forward to the 2021 season," head coach Dave Clawson. "We are thrilled to welcome back our student-athletes families, students and all fans to Truist Field this fall. An exciting season of Wake Forest football awaits!"
Fans can secure their seats for these three contests through Wake Forest's innovative and affordable four-pack of tickets. Ticket locations are on the east side of the stadium and include an LJVM Coliseum lot parking pass.
- Opening Night at Truist Field, presented by Lowes Foods on Friday, Sept. 3: $49
- Wake Forest vs. Norfolk State on Saturday, Sept. 11: $49
- Wake Forest vs. Florida State on Saturday, Sept. 18: $89
The Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community has shown its excitement to come back together and enjoy an exciting ACC and Wake Forest college football season inside Truist Field. Season ticket sales are tracking over 20 percent ahead of pace from previous seasons! Additionally, only 150 Deacon Hill packages remain while premium club tables in the Touchdown Club and McCreary Tower are now sold out.
These four-pack prices will increase on June 15and season tickets for Wake Forest Football begin at only $120. The quickest and most efficient way to order tickets is to visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets and purchase online or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322 ext. 1. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Ticket Purchase Assurance Program (TPA) is back in 2021 with added flexibility as another element of Wake Forest Athletics commitment to providing the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina.
