Last verified 2026-10-14
Neyland Stadium Game-Day Guide
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Bag policy (SEC)
- One clear plastic bag up to 12” x 6” x 12”, or a one-gallon clear resealable bag
- Plus a small clutch up to 4.5” x 6.5”
Medically necessary small bags are allowed. Baby items that aren’t medically necessary must go in the clear bag. [1]
Parking & traffic (2026)
- From 5 a.m., Peyton Manning Pass and Phillip Fulmer Way (Cumberland Ave to Lake Loudoun Blvd) are closed to cars. Lots open at 6 or 7 a.m. depending on the game. [1][2]
- There’s a limited amount of public parking along Volunteer Blvd West through ParkMobile, at $60. [1]
- About 150 accessible spaces on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus are first come, first served with a placard; no football pass is needed. An accessible shuttle runs to the Student Union starting 3 hours before kickoff. [1]
- University lots are allocated by donor rank, and demand is higher than supply. [3]
The Vol Navy
More than 200 boats “sailgate” on the Tennessee River next to the stadium. You can see it from the Neyland Greenway. [4]
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Where to stay
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Sources
- https://news.utk.edu/2026/09/23/checker-neyland-college-gameday-set-the-stage-for-a-ut-showdown/
- https://news.utk.edu/2026/09/30/ut-to-celebrate-100-years-of-gen-neyland-at-football-game-vs-auburn/
- https://utsports.com/sports/2026/8/21/2026-football-parking
- https://www.visitknoxville.com/blog/post/guide-to-gameday/