Neyland Stadium Seating Chart
Neyland Stadium is the home of Tennessee Volunteers football at 1235 Phillip Fulmer Way on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, near the Tennessee River. Its first game was played on Shields-Watkins Field on September 24, 1921, and the stadium took Robert Neyland's name in 1962. It is the sixth-largest college football venue, with 101,915 seats, and a $337 million renovation is adding new spaces each season through the fall of 2026.
Quick answer
Neyland Stadium seats 101,915, according to Tennessee Athletics, making it the sixth-largest college football venue. The figure was set in 2022 after new club and deck spaces opened, down from 102,455, and the record crowd is 109,061 from 2004.
- The Tennessee sideline is in front of sections R to W.
- Students sit in sections D to K.
- Double letters like LL mark the top level.
- Bags must be clear, apart from a small clutch.
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Sections at Neyland Stadium
Neyland Stadium labels its sections with letters, single letters for the lower and middle levels and doubled letters for the top level. The layout below is read off Tennessee Athletics' gate map and gate-entry guide.
- Lower and middle levels — single-letter sections A to Z around the field
- Top level — double-letter sections AA to FF, GG to QQ and XX to ZZ
- North end — the upper Deck and sections such as X1 to Y7
- Student section — sections D to K
- Premium — TN Terrace, Transcard Premier Club, East Club, First Horizon Bank West Club and skyboxes
Best seats at Neyland Stadium
We found no official best-seat guide. On UT's gate map, the Tennessee sideline is in front of sections R to W on the west side. The visiting sideline is in front of A to F on the east. Students sit in reserved seats in sections D to K. Single letters cover the lower and middle levels, while doubled letters such as LL mark the top level, so check your ticket for both the letter and the level.
Tips before you go
Bring one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a clear one-gallon bag, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5. UT recommends a gate by section: upper west seats in R to T are closest to Gate 14 and U to W to Gate 20. Lower west seats use Gate 9 or 21. South seats on levels 2 and 3 use Gate 11 or 12. More than 200 boats of the Vol Navy tie up along the river near the stadium on game days. The Vol Walk has been an official pregame tradition since 1990.
How to read the Neyland Stadium seating chart
Single-letter sections run from A to Z around the field, on the lower and middle levels. Top-level sections double the letter, from AA to FF on the east, GG to QQ around the south and XX to ZZ in the north, where the Deck also sits.
The west side, sections R to W, is the Tennessee sideline, with the West Tower behind it. North concourse level 1 seats run from X1 to Y7 and enter through Gate 21.
Wheelchair and easy-access seats are sold first come, first served. Students who need wheelchair seating can arrange seats on Concourse 2 in sections I to Q, entering through Gate 15.
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Recent upgrades include stadium-wide Wi-Fi in 2023, skybox upgrades in 2024, wider concourses and Founders Suites in 2025, and Champions Corner in 2026. The Vols entered 2026 with 27 straight sellouts. The team runs onto the field through a T formed by more than 300 members of the Pride of the Southland band.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Neyland Stadium?
- Neyland Stadium seats 101,915, according to Tennessee Athletics, making it the sixth-largest college football venue. The figure was set in 2022 after new club and deck spaces opened, down from 102,455, and the record crowd is 109,061 from 2004.
- What are the best seats at Neyland Stadium?
- We found no official best-seat guide. On UT's gate map, the Tennessee sideline is in front of sections R to W on the west side. The visiting sideline is in front of A to F on the east. Students sit in reserved seats in sections D to K. Single letters cover the lower and middle levels, while doubled letters such as LL mark the top level, so check your ticket for both the letter and the level.
- What sections does Neyland Stadium have?
- Main sections include: Lower and middle levels — single-letter sections A to Z around the field; Top level — double-letter sections AA to FF, GG to QQ and XX to ZZ; North end — the upper Deck and sections such as X1 to Y7. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Neyland Stadium located?
- Neyland Stadium is at 1235 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996, beside Neyland Drive and the Tennessee River. The Vol Navy's docks run from the Basler Boathouse across from the stadium through Volunteer Landing Marina to Bicentennial Park.
- How do I plan a private event at Neyland Stadium?
- Football premium seats and skyboxes are sold through the Tennessee Fund and may require a capital gift. Plan the Vols game-day group's tables in our free chart maker.