Virginia Tech is putting a corporate logo on Worsham Field for the first time, with Virginia Credit Union set to appear between the 20- and 30-yard lines in Lane Stadium ahead of Saturday’s game against VMI.
The Hokies announced the deal Thursday, calling it their first-ever corporate sponsor logo on the field. The agreement was brokered by Playfly Sports, Virginia Tech’s multimedia rights partner.
Athletic director Brian White framed the move as part of the department’s larger push to grow. “We have tremendous momentum within our athletics department, and partnerships like this are another example of how we intend to build upon it,” Tech athletic director Brian White said in the release. “Virginia Credit Union is an outstanding organization with deep roots across the Commonwealth, and we're proud to strengthen a relationship that creates meaningful value for both organizations and for Hokie Nation.
“As we continue to position Virginia Tech to compete at the highest level nationally, we have to be bold, innovative and intentional about identifying new opportunities to generate resources and elevate our brand. Seeing Virginia Credit Union on the field at Lane Stadium will be a visible representation of that shared ambition and an exciting step forward for our athletics department.”
The partnership goes beyond the painted logo. Virginia Credit Union will also donate to Carilion Children's for every first down Virginia Tech earns this season through an initiative called “Down to Help.”
Virginia Tech becomes the 14th ACC school to add an on-field corporate sponsor in its football stadium. In the league, two of those deals are with financial services companies: L&N Federal Credit Union at Louisville and Allegacy Federal Credit Union at Wake Forest.
It’s also the ACC’s second on-field sponsorship arrangement negotiated by Playfly, following Virginia’s one-time placement with Upstack last fall for the Commonwealth Clash.
Boston College, Duke, NC State and Virginia are the only ACC schools still without on-field corporate sponsorships in their football stadiums for the 2026 season.
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