BB&T Field, home of the
Wake Forest Demon Deacons, is one of the smallest football stadiums in
Division 1 football. The idea for a new football stadium for the Demon
Deacons
was first conceived in the late 1940s when the university moved to
Winston-Salem. By the mid 1960s that dream
became a reality when Wake Forest decided it was time to build a new
stadium for its football program. Until its completion, the Demon
Deacons played at Bowman Gray Stadium. Constructed at a cost of around $4
million, the stadium was completed in time for the 1968 football
season. The stadium was originally named after football supporters
Henry and Earl Groves but has recently been renamed after BB&T
Bank.
The inaugural first game at
BB&T Field was on September 14, 1968 when the Demon Deacons hosted NC
State. Located off campus, the stadium has a seating of 31,500. Two
single tier grandstands are located on both sides of the field. Fans
can also relax in the sun on a grassy knoll on the south end of the
stadium where the scoreboard is also located. Located atop the
grandstand on the west side is the press box and some luxury seating
areas. Over the past 35 years BB&T Field has changed very little. In
2006 the grass playing field was replaced with Fieldturf. Nearly $1.5
million was spent building the Bridge Field House that is located on
the north end of BB&T Field. The facade and areas around BB&T Field
were refaced with brick giving the stadium a look similar to buildings
on campus. In September 2007 BB&T Bank bought the naming rights to the
stadium. The university is using the money to fund stadium
renovations. Currently scheduled for completion in 2008, the Deacon
Towers will be the latest addition to BB&T Field. Located on the west
side of the stadium, this seven story tower will house a new pressbox,
luxury suites and club seats. Although it is a relatively small
stadium for Division 1 football, BB&T Field is one of the most
picturesque stadiums in the country.
FACTS & FIGURES
-Tenant:
Wake Forest Demon Deacons -Conference: ACC -Capacity:
31,500 -Surface:
Fieldturf -Opened:
September 14, 1968 -Cost:
$4 million
-Seating Chart
-Wake Forest
Demon Deacons Sports
DEMON DEACONS
TIDBITS
2008 SCHEDULE
CAMPUS WEATHER
Players in the NFL:
Larry
Smith, Travis Minor School Traditions: School Song, "O Here's
to Wake Forest" played by the WFU Marching Band
-8/30 - at Baylor
-9/6 - MISSISSIPPI
-9/20 - at Florida State
-9/27 - NAVY
-10/9 - CLEMSON
-10/18 - at Maryland
-10/25 - at Miami
-11/1 - DUKE
-11/8 - VIRGINIA
-11/15 - at NC State
-11/22 - BOSTON COLLEGE
-11/29 - VANDERBILT
"Great student section. Loud for such
a small stadium. Sound echoes around stadium and presents a very
intimidating atmosphere to visiting fans." - John D
BB&T
Field
