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From the playing of "Enter Sandman" before the game even starts, to the moment the referee blows the final whistle, a Virginia Tech soccer game at Thompson Field is an outstanding experience. While it doesn't get anywhere near the attention in the fall that the Tech football team does, Hokie fans and anyone who's passionate about soccer will want to head on down here to check out a game.

Robert W. Plaster Stadium underwent some massive renovations as part of the transition, and now boasts new field turf, enhanced concessions, and upgraded LED lighting. The new lighting is even used as part of the game day atmosphere – the lights are strobed and the stadium darkened at key moments in the game, including before kickoff and at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

The return of the OJHL to Newmarket has been an improvement from the Jr. Canadien days in Toronto. The long-term viability of the franchise is still a wait and see, but there is no reason why the Hurricanes should not be successful. Ray Twinney is a comfortable venue with great sightlines also.

It is nice that Shenandoah field hockey has their own home, as the football stadium was far too spacious for the crowds they drew, and the many different events on the field made scheduling difficult. While they still won't draw large crowds, and this is not an elaborate setting, field hockey fans in the northern Shenandoah Valley will still have a good time taking in a match at Aikens Stadium.

The gameday atmosphere in Lubbock is top notch. The Red Raiders have averaged more than 55.000 fans per game since at least 2015, ranking in the top 30 nationally and consistently playing games at well above 90% capacity. Fans can get loosened up and game ready by visiting one of two tailgating areas.