The University of Virginia announced this week that it will regulate access to the storied Hill at Scott Stadium on football game days.
In a post on the athletics department's website, the school said the new policies, which were crafted in consultation with UVA student groups and fan feedback, have been tailored to maximize fan safety while also providing a positive experience for spectators, student-athletes, coaches and officials.
The University of Virginia announced this week that it will regulate access to the storied Hill at Scott Stadium on football game days.
In a post on the athletics department's website, the school said the new policies, which were crafted in consultation with UVA student groups and fan feedback, have been tailored to maximize fan safety while also providing a positive experience for spectators, student-athletes, coaches and officials.
Access to The Hill remains exclusive to season-ticket holders, mini-plan buyers, Virginia Athletics Foundation donors, Cavman’s Crew members, UVA students, and other select groups (on a game-by-game basis).
The refined policies include the following:
- Re-entry to The Hill will only be on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, the issuance of stickers for the purpose re-entry has been eliminated.
- When capacity is reached as determined by UVA's Department of Safety and Security and UVA Athletics, The Hill will reopen as space allows. There will not be a one-in, one-out policy.
- Patrons admitted to The Hill may exit at any time, however re-entry is not guaranteed if maximum capacity is reached.
- In an effort to minimize congestion at each of The Hill’s five access points, queuing lines have been strategically positioned at each of these locations.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to meet with the Department of Athletics and their willingness to explore adjustments following many students’ experiences on The Hill this season,” said Jackson Sleadd, UVA class president of 2027 and student council representative. “We had a productive dialogue and agreed on the importance of our student body’s access to The Hill, especially given this year’s 37-percent increase in student attendance. I believe these new policies will maintain a safe environment while also allowing students to support our Hoos from The Hill.” A report from ESPN surmised that the new regulations were most likely in response to Virginia Tech fans' field storming via the Hill at the last two Commonwealth Clash games at Scott Stadium in 2021 and 2023.
