Wake Forest Soccer Announces 2026 Theme Nights
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The wait for the 2026 Wake Forest women's soccer season is almost over, and fans heading to Spry Stadium will have plenty of reasons to be part of the action.
The Demon Deacons open their season Wednesday, Aug. 12, against LSU in an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup, beginning a home schedule featuring giveaways, theme nights and fan-focused promotions throughout the fall.
From Kids Day and the ACC home opener to Pink Match, Deutschland Deacs and Screamin' Demon Day, Wake Forest has planned a variety of experiences designed to bring fans closer to the program.
Wake Forest's 2026 Theme Nights and Promotions
Fans attending matches at Spry Stadium will have opportunities to receive giveaways and participate in special promotions throughout the season.
The 2026 home schedule includes:
DateOpponentGiveawayPromotionAug. 12LSU—ACC/SEC Challenge, Forsyth County Educator Appreciation, School Supplies DriveAug. 16South Carolina—Junior Deacs Pop Up, Face Painter and Yard Games; Kids DayAug. 20IowaWhite Soccer T-Shirt*Sell Out SpryAug. 23Old Dominion—We Are Wake Green MatchSept. 12VirginiaBlack Rope Hat*ACC Home OpenerOct. 4NC StateCustom Poster, Wake Soccer Scarf*Deutschland DeacsOct. 15Florida StateWhite/Pink Rope Hat*Pink Match, Pink Jersey AuctionOct. 18North CarolinaWake Soccer Crewneck Presented by Truist*Wear BlackNov. 5ClemsonWake Soccer Replica Jersey*Screamin' Demon Day/Wake for Women
*Student giveaway only. Promotions are subject to change.
Season Opens With ACC/SEC Challenge
Wake Forest will begin its 2026 campaign against LSU on Aug. 12, giving the Demon Deacons an early opportunity to test themselves against an SEC opponent.
The opening match will also feature Forsyth County Educator Appreciation and a school supplies drive, giving the first home match a community-focused component.
Four days later, Wake Forest welcomes South Carolina to Spry Stadium for Kids Day, with activities including a Junior Deacs Pop Up, face painting and yard games.
A Packed Home Schedule Awaits
The promotional calendar continues Aug. 20 when the Demon Deacons host Iowa for Sell Out Spry, with students receiving a white soccer T-shirt.
Wake Forest then hosts Old Dominion on Aug. 23 for the We Are Wake Green Match.
The ACC portion of the home schedule begins Sept. 12 against Virginia, with the matchup serving as the conference home opener and featuring a black rope hat giveaway for students.
October brings several of the most anticipated theme nights.
Wake Forest hosts NC State on Oct. 4 for Deutschland Deacs, followed by Florida State on Oct. 15 for Pink Match. The Florida State match will include a pink jersey auction.
The Demon Deacons then host North Carolina on Oct. 18 for Wear Black, with students receiving a Wake Soccer crewneck presented by Truist.
The regular-season home schedule concludes Nov. 5 against Clemson with Screamin' Demon Day and Wake for Women, along with a student giveaway featuring a Wake Soccer replica jersey.
Spry Stadium Continues to Be a Home-Field Advantage
Beyond the promotions, Wake Forest enters the season with an impressive recent record at Spry Stadium.
The Demon Deacons matched the longest home unbeaten streak in program history in 2025, reaching 15 consecutive matches without a loss, tying the mark established the previous season.
Since 2022, Wake Forest owns a 26-3-9 record at Spry Stadium.
The only home loss during that three-season stretch came against No. 1 Duke in 2024.
Wake Forest also finished the 2025 regular season with an 8-0-3 home record, closing its home schedule with a 1-1 draw against No. 1 Notre Dame.
That home success gives the Demon Deacons another storyline to watch as the 2026 season begins.
Tickets Available for 2026 Season
Fans looking to attend Wake Forest women's soccer matches can purchase season tickets for the 2026 campaign.
Adult general admission season tickets start at $60, while youth and senior tickets begin at $45.
Reserved chairback season tickets are available for $95 for adults and $75 for youth and Wake Forest faculty and staff.
Fans can also purchase combo season tickets that include both Wake Forest men's and women's soccer.
Combo general admission tickets start at $100, while reserved chairbacks are priced at $190 for adults, youth and seniors and $150 for Wake Forest faculty and staff.
Admission to Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill remains free for all preseason and regular-season matches.
The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
With a strong home-field record, a challenging schedule and a full slate of promotions, Wake Forest is giving fans plenty of reasons to make Spry Stadium part of their fall sports plans.
The Demon Deacons will begin the season against LSU before navigating a schedule that includes conference opponents, regional rivals and several marquee home matchups.
For Wake Forest, the goal is about more than creating an exciting game-day environment.
It is about building on the success the program has established at Spry Stadium and giving fans another opportunity to experience Demon Deacon soccer.
The 2026 season is almost here.
And at Spry Stadium, the Demon Deacons are ready to welcome fans back.
