Stadiums / Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium

9.5

Knoxville

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
101,915
Opened
1921
Roof
Open Air
Surface
Natural Grass
League
NCAAF
Sports
Football
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Knoxville
Nicknames
Rocky Top, Shield-Watkins Field

One of college football’s largest and loudest stadiums, located on the Tennessee River.

Passport Score

9.5

1 ratings · 1 check-ins

Atmosphere
9.5

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[object Object] · Knoxville

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Home team history

  1. Tennessee Volunteers

    1921-present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

Checker Neyland

Architecture · Stadium seating bowl

Checker Neyland — the orange-and-white checkerboard end zones that make Tennessee’s field instantly recognizable.

Neyland Stadium

Architecture · Neyland Stadium, Knoxville

Home of the Tennessee Volunteers — a massive orange cathedral on the Tennessee River.

Torchbearer

Architecture · University of Tennessee campus

The Torchbearer — UT’s iconic campus statue and a classic Knoxville landmark on the walk to Neyland.

VOLS Sign

Architecture · Stadium exterior / signage

The VOLS sign — bold orange lettering that announces Volunteer football to all of Knoxville.

Features · History

General Robert Neyland Statue

History · Stadium plaza

Statue of General Robert Neyland — the legendary coach whose name crowns Tennessee’s stadium.

Peyton Manning Exhibit

History · Stadium concourse, Manning gallery

The Peyton Manning exhibit — the Tennessee legend who became an NFL icon.

Smokey Statue

History · Stadium / campus area

Statue of Smokey — Tennessee’s beloved Bluetick Coonhound mascot and a Vol Nation photo favorite.

Features · Experience

Opening of the T

Experience · Field, pregame

Opening of the T — Tennessee’s iconic pregame formation as the Vols take the field through the Power T.

Vol Navy

Experience · Tennessee River, stadium waterfront

Vol Navy — the armada of boats that fills the Tennessee River beside Neyland on every home gameday.

Traditions

Rocky Top Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday

More than 100,000 fans sing "Rocky Top" after every Tennessee score and big play.

Go Big Orange Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Go Big Orange — the rallying cry that paints Neyland Stadium orange on every gameday.

Pride of the Southland Band Iconic Must experience

Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The band's pregame show and halftime performances are among the nation's best.

Smokey (Live Mascot) Iconic Must experience

Performers · Field and sidelines, gameday

Smokey — the live bluetick coonhound and beloved symbol of Tennessee pride.

100,000+ Crowd Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Throughout the stadium, sellout gamedays

Experience a 100,000+ crowd — Vol Nation at full voice in one of college football's largest stadiums.

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Fan reviews

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8.5 2026-07

Rating-only feedback (no written comments).

  • atmosphere: 9.5
  • food: 8.2
  • parking: 8.3
  • neighborhood: 8.9
  • facilities: 8.1
  • attractions: 7.8

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