CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – With the start of the 2022 Virginia football season set for next weekend, Cavalier fans can expect a variety of new game day experiences and enhancements when they visit Scott Stadium. Many of these initiatives are the result of fan input and polls from the 2021 season.
Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets for all games are available for purchase at UVATix.com.
Wahoo Walk
The Wahoo Walk is back. Approximately 2.5 hours before each home game, the UVA football team will descend on the southeast corner entrance of Scott Stadium off Whitehead Road. Fans are encouraged to attend and cheer on the Hoos as they enter Scott Stadium.
Fan Fest
Cavalier Fan Fest returns this year to the Aquatic and Fitness Center. Opening 2.5 hours before the game and closing 30 minutes before kickoff, Fan Fest will feature balloon artists, a face painting station, a photo area, a coloring area, corn hole and more. Entry is free.
The young rider on the horse
When Virginia takes the field this season, she will be led by a young horse rider. Julie Caruccio takes over the role following the retirement of longtime Cavalier rider Kim Kirschnick, who handled those duties for 21 years. Read more about Julie’s story here.
Mobile ticketing ambassadors
In an effort to serve everyone in attendance at Scott Stadium, mobile ticket ambassadors will be stationed outside all gates to answer questions and assist with last-minute ticketing issues prior to scanning in gate.
The new tradition of the fourth quarter
Starting this year, UVA Football will have a notable alum lead the stadium in a “GO HOOS” chant covered by a big video to energize the stadium to start the 4th quarter.
Sing the good old song
Head coach Tony Elliott and the team will gather in front of the student section and sing the good old song after every game. Fans are encouraged to stay and join the team in this new game day tradition.
Pergola light
The iconic pergola at the open end of the stadium has a new look this year. Custom LED lights are installed to illuminate Scott Stadium for night games in the Orange and Blue.
Cavman crew
New fans of the Orange and Blue are encouraged to join the Cavman’s Crew. Membership is $25 per year and members will receive a Cavman’s Crew All-Star package. As a benefit of membership, crew members will receive free admission to select home events throughout the academic year, including two tickets to the ODU game on September 17th. To register or learn more about the program, Click here.
Birthday/Anniversary Messages
Fans celebrating a special occasion at Scott Stadium can take it to the next level by switching to HooVision. New this year, fans can buy board time to share with tens of thousands of Cavalier faithful. Click here for more details.
Know Tix
Virginia is proud to honor and welcome veterans of our armed forces and thank them for their service. Fans unable to attend games at Scott Stadium can donate their tickets to VetTix and treat a veteran at the game. Information on how to participate will be available in the near future.
Expanded alcohol options
UVA will offer additional alcohol outlets this year. For all lower concourse stand options, fans will experience a grab-n-go option designed to increase efficiency. Additionally, alcohol options have grown to include Wahoowa Pale Ale, Cavalier Lager, Hoo Rah Ray IPA and Virginia Crush.
CavCard
Season ticket members will receive special discounts and benefits at local Charlottesville businesses through partnerships created by Virginia Sports Properties. Click here for those offers.
Fan Loyalty Program
Fans who attend all seven home games this season will receive a personalized gift from UVA Athletics at the Coastal Carolina game on Nov. 19. Eligible fans will receive an email notification the week of the game for distribution details.
Rally towel games
Twice this season UVA will hand out 25,000 towels to enhance the game day atmosphere. Those games include the Sept. 3 All Orange game against Richmond to kick off the Tony Elliott era and the Nov. 12 contest against Pitt on Heroes Appreciation Day.
Live-Look Ins
HooVision will provide live coverage of other important ACC and national games so fans can keep up with the action and key plays across the college football landscape. Upgraded fans will also be featured on Scott Stadium video boards.
Giant inflatable Cavman
The newest visual addition to the Carl Smith Center is a giant inflatable Cavman. Standing 25 feet tall, Cavman will be a must for pregame photo opportunities. Follow @VirginiaSports on Twitter for game day locations of UVA’s senior mascot.
WiFi improvements
Scott Stadium will have upgraded WiFi service this year from TING to provide customers with high speed internet access. In addition, WiFi service has been extended at the stadium gates to help fans access their mobile tickets for entry.
New screens and views
Fans walking the concourse this season will notice several areas with renewed branding and looks. The displays throughout the competition as well as on the sides of the hillside stadium are meant to honor the 4th Side.
Light improvements
New lighting systems have been installed around the perimeter of Scott Stadium to help fans provide more illumination and reduce the noise created by previous mobile lighting solutions.
Support from the fans
The Fan Assistance Program is available on game day for all customers with a non-emergency issue. Add the Fan Help number (226786) to your phone contacts before attending and text HOOS and your location for quick response on game days.
The hosts in the stadium are back
Some familiar faces will return as hosts to the stadium this season with many new programs and features planned. Jamar Hicks will serve as the in-game host with Ahmad Hawkins returning as the in-game analyst.
Content of the student-athlete video board
More content will appear on HooVision to show the value Virginia Athletics places on its commitment to student-athlete development and to highlight the stories and interests of the Cavaliers.
DJ Jealousy
Scott Stadium welcomes DJ Jealousy to this year’s game day experience. Highly regarded and versatile, DJ Jealousy has a wide range of event experience, including serving as DJ for the Washington Commanders and Washington Wizards. Expect a vivid musical experience for Rock Scott thanks to this talented artist.
Great moments of energy
To enhance “Big Power Moments” – defensive third downs, touchdowns, touchdowns or key runs throughout the game – the stadium’s audio and visual elements will focus on providing buzz cues to generate an enhanced edge on the field of the house.
Affordable group ticket options
Groups of 20 can take advantage of special pricing options to attend UVA home games? Prices start from $12 to $25 depending on the opponent. For complete information, Click here.
Cavalry marching band performances
The Cavalier Marching Band has an innovative and entertaining selection of themed shows for the season:
Richmond – Coach Elliott Welcome
ODU – Video games
Louisville – Billboard Charts Rewind
Miami – Haunted Hooville
UNC – Cavaliers on Broadway
Pitt – Veterans Rating
Coastal Carolina – Space Knights
Customer oriented staff to grow
Through its partnerships with RMC and Aramark, UVA has reviewed fan feedback from the 2021 season and identified areas of focus for change. These groups have spent the offseason developing a staffing plan to better serve customers at Scott Stadium this season.
Arrive early, be loud
As UVA Football builds the Model Program, the Cavalier faithful are a critical component of the program’s success. All fans are encouraged to start arriving at the stadium 40 minutes prior to the start of each game to be in their seats in time for the pre-game spirit show and the team. All fans are encouraged to be loud and support our student-athletes throughout the duration of each contest as we aim to make Scott Stadium the best home field advantage in the ACC.
