2025 PARKING CHANGES

at Wake Forest Football

As announced in fall of 2024, Wake Forest is excited to partner with the City of Winston-Salem and Carter and Front Street Capital to launch The Grounds, a new mixed-use development surrounding several Wake Forest Athletics facilities. With the development of The Grounds, parking for Wake Forest football will undergo changes beginning with the 2025 season. Check out the information below to understand the upcoming changes.

CURRENT TRAFFIC FLOW

Due to construction, access to Deacon Boulevard from University Parkway is currently closed with plans to reopen prior to Opening Night on August 29. Please see the most current version of the traffic flow above.
As a result of these changes, access to parking at Couch Ballpark, Allegacy Stadium, and LJVM Coliseum will be altered as follows:
  • Couch Ballpark & McCreary Tower – Fans will be able to access these lots from Deacon Boulevard via Shorefair Drive.
  • Allegacy Stadium – Fans will be able to access the Gold lot at Allegacy Stadium from Reynolds Boulevard or Shorefair Drive.
  • LJVM Coliseum – Fans will be able to access the Starry lot and the Diet Pepsi lot from the main entrance of the LJVM Coliseum via University Parkway or from Deacon Boulevard via Shorefair Drive.

UPCOMING CHANGES

OLD 2024 PARKING MAP

NEW 2025 PARKING MAP

Reduction of the Orange and Blue Lots
The number of spaces in the Orange and Blue lots at Allegacy Stadium will be reduced starting in 2025 as construction begins on the first phase of residential apartment units at The Grounds. Orange Lot C and Blue Lot D will no longer be available for parking. Approximately 1,000 parking spaces in these areas will be eliminated. Affected fans will be relocated to other available parking lots. Read more about the relocation process here.  
Creation of a New Parking Lot
As a part of the infrastructure changes surrounding construction on The Grounds, Deacon Boulevard will rerouted and reduced to two lanes. As a result of the new alignment, space has been created for a new parking lot adjacent to LJVM Coliseum, labeled as "The Grounds Lot" on the map above. This lot will add an estimated 500 new spaces for parking on Wake Forest football gamedays. 

PARKING PRICING

2025 Season Parking Prices & Required Giving
Fans who requested parking as a part of their renewal will be notified of their assigned parking lot soon. New season parking passes will go on sale later this year.

FAQS

Which parking lots are affected by the changes?

The Orange Lot C and Blue Lot D will be eliminated, resulting in the reallocation of approximately 1,000 parking spaces. Additionally, a new "The Grounds Lot" adjacent to the LJVM Coliseum will be created, adding an estimated 500 new spaces for football gamedays.


How can I secure a parking space for the 2025 season?

Fans may renew their passes in the McCreary Tower, Gold, Red, and Baseball lots (parking pass quantities and giving levels will be verified before passes are distributed). Fans renewing passes in the Blue and Orange lots can secure a parking pass by paying the $150 parking fee through the renewal application. However, lot preferences are not guaranteed and will be assigned based on Deacon Club priority status (giving level and priority rank within giving level) after the March 31, 2025, renewal deadline.


What is the best way to ensure I get my preferred parking lot?

The Annual Seat Rights Program is the best way to lock in your requested lot. This program allows participants to maintain the same parking location and seat assignment on an annual or five-year renewable basis. Remaining parking passes in Orange, Blue, The Grounds, and other LJVM lots will be assigned based on Deacon Club rank within giving levels.


When is the deadline to renew season tickets and parking passes?

The deadline to renew season tickets, parking passes, and associated Deacon Club donations is March 31, 2025. Full payment or enrollment in a payment plan is required by this date. Deacon Club commitments can be paid in full or set up via pledge.


Who should I contact if I have specific questions about my parking or ticket renewal?

Fans with questions can contact the Wake Forest Ticket Office at tix@wfu.edu or call 336.758.3322 ext. 1.


ABOUT THE GROUNDS

Rendering of The Grounds
Carter and Front Street Capital - in partnership with Wake Forest University and the City of Winston-Salem - have joined forces to create a vibrant, 100-acre mixed-use development in the Deacon Boulevard area. The Grounds will serve as a year-round gathering place with food and beverage options, entertainment, activities, walking trails, and a new style of residential living in one community hub.

The new development will include:

  • A pedestrian-friendly retail village featuring a central lawn adjacent to a new Deacon Walk that will serve as a gateway to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. The more than 40,000 SF village will comprise local and regional chef-driven restaurants, boutique shops with integrated patios, and plentiful outdoor community gathering spaces. Loft-style residential units will be situated above retail buildings, adding density and activity to the central plaza area. 
  • A 240-unit Residential Community with elevated amenities, greenspace views, and pedestrian access to the retail village.
  • A 100K SF Office Building intended to be leased by Wake Forest University. 
  • Infrastructure improvements utilizing a $35 million grant allocated by the State of North Carolina that include road improvements, restoration of Silas Creek, and the construction of a paved, landscaped walking trail that will provide pedestrian connectivity throughout The Grounds and be a unique community amenity.
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