Virginia Tech Football Game Disrupted When Skydiver Crashes into Scoreboard
Footage shows the parachuter hitting the board and becoming stuck, requiring emergency personnel to step in
A parachuter crashes at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on April 18, 2026 Credit: Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty NEED TO KNOW Virginia Tech's spring game was delayed when a skydiver struck the stadium's scoreboard The game was originally scheduled to begin at 3 p. m. local time on Saturday, April 18, at the Hokies' Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.
, when the skydiver flew into the stadium Footage shows the parachuter hitting the scoreboard, requiring emergency personnel to step in A Virginia Tech football game was delayed when a skydiver struck the stadium's scoreboard. According to USA Today , a spring game was originally scheduled to begin at 3 p. m.
local time on Saturday, April 18, at the Hokies' Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. , when the skydiver flew into the stadium. Video footage shared on social media showed two of three parachuters who were attending the event, with American flags tied to their gear, flying over the crowd just before the scrimmage was about to begin.
The first skydiver successfully glided past the board, but the second parachuter could be seen hitting the scoreboard, requiring emergency personnel to step in. A parachuter crashes into scoreboard at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium on April 18, 2026 Credit: Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty In a statement shared on social media, Virginia Tech Athletics said the "skydiver was safely secured and is currently stable. " Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.