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
Home team history
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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.
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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