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Neyland Stadium Seating Chart

Your seating map and plan: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

“The House That Neyland Built”

Capacity101,915

Opened1921

HomeTennessee Volunteers

LocationKnoxville, USA Parking6 car parks nearby

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Neyland Stadium in photos

4 outside · 3 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Neyland Stadium

The best seats at Neyland Stadium are Lower west sideline (roughly P-W) between the 20s for the view. For value, choose Front rows of the west upper deck, or the Tennessee Terrace chairbacks. For atmosphere, head to Lower end zones and student sections D-K. Avoid Upper south-east sections (around GG-JJ). Neyland Stadium seats 101,915, home of Tennessee Volunteers.

Best overall

Lower west sideline (roughly P-W) between the 20s

Side-on views on the shade side, close to the field.

Full detail Best value

Front rows of the west upper deck, or the Tennessee Terrace chairbacks

A full perspective at a lower price, with the terrace adding chairbacks.

Full detail Best atmosphere

Lower end zones and student sections D-K

Loud and full of Vols fans; the student block stands throughout.

Full detail Where to avoid

Upper south-east sections (around GG-JJ)

Surrounded by opposing fans and a long way from the field.

Full detail

Overview

About Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium is an enclosed bowl whose lower level is lettered A to W around the field (the Tennessee benches in front of sections S to V) and whose upper level uses double letters (AA to ZZ). The west side falls into shade first, while the east side stays sunlit longest, which flips from a drawback in September to a warm bonus in November. The student sections are D to K on the lower level, with bench seating; the north end Social Deck is standing-room general admission. The best sideline seats are the lower west (roughly P to W) between the 20s; confirm exact numbers on the official chart.

A large enclosed bowl on the north bank of the Tennessee River, with a lower bowl and tall, steep upper decks on the sidelines (the west double-decked in 1962, the east in 1968) that were fully enclosed by 1996. It is open air, and its river-side setting is what makes the Vol Navy boat tailgating possible. The playing surface is Shields-Watkins Field.

Seat map

Neyland Stadium seating chart

General seating reference for Neyland Stadium, also known as the Neyland Stadium seating map, seating plan or seat plan. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Capacity & layout

Neyland Stadium seating capacity and layouts

The Neyland Stadium seating capacity is about 101,915 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.

Tennessee football

About 101,915; the north end Social Deck is standing-room general admission on an open concourse.

Concerts & one-off events

Has hosted concerts and other events with the field reconfigured.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Lower bowlSingle letters A-W

The lower bowl wrapping the field, with the Tennessee benches in front of S-V.

Pros: Close to the action; single-letter sections are easy to navigate.

Cons: Lower visitor-side corners have restricted angles; east side takes early-season sun.

Upper deckDouble letters (AA-ZZ)

The tall, steep upper decks enclosed by 1996.

Pros: Full-field perspective; front rows above the Tennessee bench are a sweet spot.

Cons: Steep and high; some upper south-east sections sit among visiting fans.

Clubs & premiumWest/East Club, Tennessee Terrace, suites

Climate-controlled clubs, chairback terrace seating and skyboxes.

Pros: Cover, chairbacks and premium amenities.

Cons: Premium pricing.

Recommendations

Best seats at Neyland Stadium

Best overall (sideline)

Lower west sideline (roughly P-W) between the 20s

Side-on views on the shade side, close to the field.

Best value

Front rows of the west upper deck, or the Tennessee Terrace chairbacks

A full perspective at a lower price, with the terrace adding chairbacks.

Best full-field / scoreboard view

Upper sections around Y6-Y10

A clean high angle with the scoreboard in view.

Best for the atmosphere / student section

Lower end zones and student sections D-K

Loud and full of Vols fans; the student block stands throughout.

Shade / sun-protected

West side and the covered club level

The west side shades first as the sun drops behind it.

For	Sections	Why
Best overall (sideline)	Lower west sideline (roughly P-W) between the 20s	Side-on views on the shade side, close to the field.
Best value	Front rows of the west upper deck, or the Tennessee Terrace chairbacks	A full perspective at a lower price, with the terrace adding chairbacks.
Best full-field / scoreboard view	Upper sections around Y6-Y10	A clean high angle with the scoreboard in view.
Best for the atmosphere / student section	Lower end zones and student sections D-K	Loud and full of Vols fans; the student block stands throughout.
Shade / sun-protected	West side and the covered club level	The west side shades first as the sun drops behind it.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Upper south-east sections (around GG-JJ): Surrounded by opposing fans and a long way from the field.

East side for early-season afternoon games: Heavy, prolonged sun exposure.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

West Club

A climate-controlled club with a buffet, private restrooms and Vol Walk views, plus field-level armchair seats.

East Club

The east-sideline club level.

Tennessee Terrace

Chairback seating with cupholders on the west upper deck.

Social Deck

A standing-room general-admission concourse in the north end with bars and high-tops.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

Accessible seating and companion seats are available; medically necessary items are permitted subject to search. Arrange accommodations and confirm exact wheelchair and companion locations through the Tennessee ticket office.

Where: Confirm exact accessible locations with UT ticketing.

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Logistics

How to get to Neyland Stadium

Transport

A clear-bag policy applies (one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear bag). The Knoxville Area Transit gameday shuttle runs from downtown for about ten dollars round trip, there is free parking and a shuttle from the Ag Campus, and downtown garages are a fifteen to twenty minute walk. The Vol Navy docks along the river a twelve to fifteen minute walk from the stadium.

The area

On the University of Tennessee campus at the edge of downtown Knoxville, right on the north bank of the Tennessee River along the Vol Walk route. Market Square and Gay Street downtown are a short walk, and the river siting is what enables the Vol Navy.

Neyland Stadium · Knoxville, USA

Parking

Neyland Stadium parking

The closest car park to Neyland Stadium is S30, 194 m away. Here are 6 car parks nearest the venue, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

S30S30, Knoxville194 m
S7993 Neyland Drive, Knoxville307 m
Admistrative Parking GarageKnoxville349 m
G1 McClung Plaza Parking GarageKnoxville366 m
C26958-998 Poplar Street, Knoxville499 m
UTK 11th St Parking Garage1101 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville552 m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Neyland Stadium's capacity?

About 101,915, one of the largest college football stadiums in the country.

Where are the best seats at Neyland Stadium?

The lower west sideline (roughly sections P to W) between the 20s, on the shaded home side.

Which side is sunny and which is shaded?

The west side shades first as the sun drops behind it; the east side stays sunlit longest, tough in September but warmer in November.

Where is the student section?

Sections D to K on the lower level, with bench seating.

What is the Vol Navy?

Fans who tailgate by boat on the Tennessee River and dock a short walk from the stadium, a tradition dating to 1962.

How do I get there and park?

Take the KAT gameday shuttle from downtown, use free Ag Campus parking and shuttle, or walk from a downtown garage. A clear-bag policy applies.

Which seats are best for concerts at Neyland Stadium?

Has hosted concerts and other events with the field reconfigured.

How do section numbers work at Neyland Stadium?

Section numbers at Neyland Stadium follow the seating tiers. Lower bowl: Single letters A-W; Upper deck: Double letters (AA-ZZ); Clubs & premium: West/East Club, Tennessee Terrace, suites.

Does Neyland Stadium have a seating chart with seat numbers?

Yes. Neyland Stadium's seating chart is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Lower bowl Single letters A-W; Upper deck Double letters (AA-ZZ); Clubs & premium West/East Club, Tennessee Terrace, suites), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating chart on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What is the view like from the seats at Neyland Stadium?

The best views at Neyland Stadium are from Lower west sideline (roughly P-W) between the 20s — Side-on views on the shade side, close to the field. The weakest are Upper south-east sections (around GG-JJ): Surrounded by opposing fans and a long way from the field. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating chart for Neyland Stadium.

Where should I sit at Neyland Stadium with kids?

With kids at Neyland Stadium, pick aisle seats near a concourse so exits and toilet runs are easy. Note that the Upper deck is steep, so young children and anyone uneasy with heights are better lower down.

Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Neyland Stadium?

What are the stands at Neyland Stadium?

Neyland Stadium is made up of 3 main stands: Lower bowl; Upper deck; Clubs & premium.

What is the view like from the seats at Neyland Stadium?

For the best view at Neyland Stadium, aim for Lower west sideline (roughly P-W) between the 20s (Side-on views on the shade side, close to the field.); Front rows of the west upper deck, or the Tennessee Terrace chairbacks (A full perspective at a lower price, with the terrace adding chairbacks.). The view is most restricted from Upper south-east sections (around GG-JJ) (Surrounded by opposing fans and a long way from the field.).

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