stadium · Knoxville

Neyland Stadium

“Rocky Top” · Shield-Watkins Field

Tennessee Volunteers
9.5Passport Score
1921Opened
101,915Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
2Check-ins
The basics

About Neyland Stadium

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

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
Rocky Top, Shield-Watkins Field
Location
Knoxville
Time zone
America/New York
Status
active
Rated by fans

How fans rate it

9.5Passport Score

1 fan ratings · 2 check-ins

Atmosphere9.5
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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Songs & MusicIconic

Rocky Top

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

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Go Big Orange

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

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PerformersIconic

Smokey (Live Mascot)

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

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Architecture

Ayres Hall

Gothic Revival landmark atop The Hill — Knoxville’s most recognizable campus building on the walk to Neyland.

Architecture

Checker Neyland

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

Architecture

Neyland Stadium

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

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Architecture

Tennessee River Overlook

Views of the Tennessee River and the Vol Navy from Neyland’s river side.

Architecture

VOLS Sign

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

History

Peyton Manning Exhibit

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

History

Smokey Statue

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

Experience

Opening of the T

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

Statue

General Robert Neyland Statue

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

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Displays

National Championships

Displays celebrating Tennessee’s national championships at Neyland Stadium.

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Statue

Peyton Manning Statue

Bronze of Peyton Manning, Tennessee’s legendary quarterback, outside Neyland Stadium.

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Rituals

Pride of the Southland Band

Tennessee’s marching band, famous for forming the T the team runs through at Neyland.

Statue

Torchbearer

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

Signature

Vol Navy

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

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Rituals

Vol Walk

The Volunteers’ walk through The Hill and into Neyland Stadium through a sea of orange.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. 1921-present
    Tennessee VolunteersNCAAF
Getting there

Plan your visit

Address

Knoxville

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Game Day in the app

Live crowd-updated map with parking prices, gates, bars and restrooms, plus bag policy and tailgate planning.

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In their words

Fan reviews

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