Metallica takes the stage tonight at Lane Stadium as part of their M72 World Tour, bringing a major concert event to Blacksburg. Gates for the show open at 4 p.m. ET, with performances scheduled to begin in the early evening.
Attendees should prepare for mobile-only ticketing and a cashless venue. Digital tickets must be downloaded to phones before arrival to streamline the entry process using tap-and-go pedestals. All patrons require a ticket for entry. The box office near Gate 4 opens at 3 p.m. for service needs. Accessing tickets through the HokieSports App is recommended. Additional mobile ticketing details are available.
Parking lots on campus open at 1:30 p.m. Day-of parking costs $50 and is available via the ParkMobile app. Pre-purchased parking is sold out. ADA parking is located at the Duck Pond Overflow lot, with shuttle services provided to the stadium.
The concert lineup features multiple acts before Metallica. Suicidal Tendencies is scheduled to perform at 6 p.m., followed by Pantera at 7 p.m. Metallica is expected to begin their set at 8:30 p.m.
Venue policies include restrictions on bags, coolers, and strollers unless medically necessary. Prohibited items range from fireworks to weapons. Permitted items include binoculars, small clutch bags, and cameras with non-detachable lenses. Re-entry is not allowed once inside the stadium.
Alcohol will be sold with a limit of two drinks per valid identification. Sales conclude at 10 p.m. All stadium policies must be followed.
Further details are available in the complete fan guide for the event.
