Lights, Lunch, and Late-Night Battles: 2025 Kickoff Times Set for Three Virginia Tech Football Showdowns
The countdown to fall Saturdays in Blacksburg just got a little more real. On May 29, Virginia Tech officially announced the kickoff times for three games on the 2025 football schedule, giving Hokie Nation a glimpse at how the early season will unfold—on TV and in Lane Stadium.
From a sunny afternoon opener to a prime-time showdown under the lights, and even a late-night road trip, the Hokies are preparing for a season packed with variety, visibility, and, potentially, opportunity.
Here’s a breakdown of the three confirmed matchups and what they mean for Virginia Tech as they head into a pivotal year under head coach Brent Pry.
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Week 1 – vs. Old Dominion
📍 Lane Stadium
🕞 3:30 p.m. ET
📺 ACC Network
Virginia Tech kicks off the 2025 season with an in-state matchup against Old Dominion, continuing a recent tradition that has become more competitive than many fans would like to admit. After past struggles against the Monarchs, this year’s opener offers the Hokies a chance to make an emphatic early-season statement in front of a home crowd. The 3:30 p.m. kickoff provides the perfect mid-afternoon stage to showcase new talent and build early momentum.
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Week 3 – at South Carolina
📍 Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC
🕖 7:00 p.m. ET
📺 ESPN
Circle this one: Virginia Tech’s road trip to South Carolina is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing non-conference matchups of the early season. Set for a 7:00 p.m. primetime kickoff on ESPN, the Hokies will face a tough SEC environment under the lights—a true test of where this team stands. The last time these two programs met was in the 1990s, but the 2025 clash brings renewed energy and national eyes, making it a huge measuring stick for Pry’s program.
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Week 6 – at Arizona State
📍 Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, AZ
🕙 10:15 p.m. ET
📺 FS1
Get your coffee ready. The Hokies will head west for a late-night showdown with Arizona State, with kickoff scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET on FS1. This Pac-12/ACC clash (as part of the new scheduling alliance) could be critical for bowl positioning—and it will test Virginia Tech’s depth, stamina, and focus in a hostile desert environment. It’s a rare opportunity for Tech to prove itself to a national audience burning the midnight oil.
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Setting the Tone
These early announced kickoff times give fans and players alike a roadmap for the season’s opening stretch—and hint at the kind of attention Virginia Tech could command in 2025. With a mix of regional rivalries, national primetime exposure, and a cross-country trip, the Hokies will be tested in more ways than one.
For Coach Pry and his staff, it’s a chance to show that this team is ready for the spotlight again.
For Hokie fans? It’s time to plan the tailgates, book the flights, and fire up the grills—because Saturdays are coming.
