Neyland Stadium

Capacity: 101,915

Home Teams: Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA College Football)

Neyland Stadium Events

Massive Neyland Stadium has been home to the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee since 1921, undergoing extensive renovations and expansions over the years that eventually resulted in its current capacity of over 100,000 fans (though the largest ever crowd at Neyland Stadium actually nearly reached 110,000). It is incredible to think that the city of Knoxville, at a population of well under 200,000, is home to the eighth largest stadium in the entire world, but such is the popularity of college football in eastern Tennessee. Neyland Stadium is named after former head coach (and U.S. Army general) Robert Neyland, who was known for the defensive prowess of the teams he coached, such as the 1939 Volunteers team that incredibly held all opponents scoreless throughout a whole season (in fact, they had 17 straight shutouts extending from 1938 through 1939). Neyland’s tenure brought the Volunteers most of their early successes, with multiple undefeated seasons accompanied by 8 conference championships, 3 claimed national titles, and victories in the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl. This success has continued ever since, with the Volunteers amassing 865 total wins (14th in the nation) for a winning percentage of .669 (11th in the nation), leading to 12 national titles (6 claimed, 6 unclaimed), 16 conference titles, and 30 Bowl game wins (30-25 overall Bowl game record). With such an exciting and successful team on the field, students, alumni, faculty, and other local Volunteers fans know that they have a great thing going and show up en masse to home games in the school colors of orange and white (colors chosen based on the American Daisies that grow in the region) for an effect described as the Sea of Orange inside Neyland Stadium. Even the end zones on the field are orange and white, cast in a checkerboard pattern. Fans raise their voices together to sing not only the school’s official fight song “Down the Field” but also “Rocky Top” and “Dixieland Delight” along with the Pride of the Southland Marching Band, which forms a large T formation on the field through which the players run when they make their entrance prior to kickoff. Buildup to games is also considerable, with pep rallies and tailgating as well as the Vol Walk, where players and coaches are greeted and cheered on their way into the stadium by thousands of fans. There is even a tradition called the Vol Navy, where boat owners arrive at the stadium via the nearby Tennessee River, all started by one guy who wanted to skip the road traffic! As well as Volunteers home games, Neyland Stadium sometimes hosts large scale concerts as well as political and religious events. Several NFL exhibition games have also been held at the stadium. Anyone who turns up at Neyland Stadium hungry will find more than enough tasty options, such as pulled pork nachos, smokey hot dogs, and Papa John’s Pizza, as well as plenty of cold beer (alcohol has been permitted since 2019). To find Volunteers merchandise, head to any of the numerous kiosks and shops inside Neyland Stadium or around campus. 

Neyland Stadium Seating Chart

Neyland Stadium is a colossal venue that offers many different seating options to visitors. Those looking for a more exclusive game day experience can apply for premium seating such as club seats or skyboxes, or more active areas such as the North End Zone Social Deck or Tennessee Terrace. Premium seating areas all come with top-rated service and amenities as well as superior views. Large swathes of general admission seating fill the rest of the stadium, where you can dive into the midst of the Sea of Orange to experience all the fun. For the most affordable tickets to West Virginia Mountaineers games and other events at Neyland Stadium, check our listings on TicketX and make use of the TicketX seating chart to evaluate different seating options based on your price range and preferences.

Getting to Neyland Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Neyland Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Neyland Stadium via public transportation

Visitors can travel to Neyland Stadium on game day using convenient Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses and shuttles. Visit the KAT website for detailed routes and schedules based on your location. You can also cycle, walk, or take a taxi or ride-share to the venue.

Getting to Neyland Stadium by car

Many fans elect to arrive at Neyland Stadium in their own vehicles as this is the most convenient method of travel. Make sure to arrive early and plan your route in advance, however, as 100,000 fans in a city of just over 170,000 does tend to make traffic (and parking) a bit of a challenge. For driving directions to the stadium, head to the UT Sports website. Obviously, if you have a boat, you could also join in with the Vol Navy and dock at riverside, from which it is a short walk to the stadium!

Does Neyland Stadium have on-site parking?

Some parking is available around Neyland Stadium, but these lots are almost entirely allotted to season ticket holders and donors. There are many other parking lots dotted around campus, however, and throughout Knoxville. Check the UT Sports website for a detailed map of campus parking options. Shuttles and buses can take you from the more distant parking lots to the stadium. 

How much does Neyland Stadium parking cost?

Parking lots on campus will run you anywhere from $30-40, generally closer to $40. Off-campus options around town are cheaper, ranging from $10-20. Shuttles and buses can take you from the more distant parking lots to the stadium. Head to the UT Sports website for a parking map and lists of parking prices.