Can’t-miss games

• Sept. 7 vs. Virginia | Home | It’s the Deacs’ first ACC matchup and their first game against the Cavaliers since 2021. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
• Sept. 14 vs. Ole Miss | Home | Deacon Nation will reunite for Homecoming against the Rebels. Fewer than 1,000 tickets are still available to the game.
• Oct. 12 vs. Clemson | Home | The Deacs hope to turn things in their favor after last year’s 17-12 finish against the Tigers.

Know before you go

• Parking | Gameday parking is available at LJVM Coliseum on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-purchased parking is available in the Pepsi lot, and a shuttle will carry fans to and from 2400 Reynolda Rd. Save this map of gates so you know how to get into the stadium once you get there.
• Stadium rules | Familiarize yourself with the rules, including the clear bag policy and mobile ticketing information.

Where to watch

• DEACTOWN Fan Zone: If you’ve got tickets to the game, head to Baity Street, west of the stadium, up to three hours before kickoff. The family-friendly space has seating, live music, inflatables, food trucks, and merchandise for sale.
• Putters Patio and Grill: A favorite among WFU students and alumni, this grill located within walking distance to the stadium gets packed quickly on game days.
• Miller’s on Trade: Winston-Salem’s newest sports bar has 20+ TVs to broadcast all the action. You can also challenge your friends to dart or pool during halftime.

• Winston-Salem Dash vs. Brooklyn Cyclones | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium | $13-$53 | Who doesn’t love wings? Enjoy $0.50 wings specials during the game every Wednesday.*

• Plasma Cutter Critters | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Mixxer | $56 | Learn the basics of using the plasma cutter while creating your own 3D abstract animal sculptures.
• Schoolhouse Trivia | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8 p.m. | Hoots Beer Co. | Free entry | Bring your friends and test your knowledge on random facts you might’ve learned in school.

• Downtown Jazz | Friday, Aug. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Corpening Plaza | Free | Enjoy the last performance of the season with musician Marcus Anderson.

• “Here’s to the Ladies!” | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 3 p.m. | Calvary Moravian Church | $10-$27 | Soloists and a chorus will perform Broadway songs written by pioneering women.

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• Hear from former Winston-Salem Chronicle staff during a pop-up exhibition and panel discussion to celebrate 50 years of the publication. The event at MUSE Winston-Salem is free and open to the public — doors to the exhibit open at 6 p.m. and the panel discussion will start at 7 p.m.

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