Neyland Stadium, Football stadium in Knoxville, United States
With 102,455 seats, Neyland Stadium contains rows of concrete seats, a checkerboard pattern in end zones, and multiple levels of seating throughout the structure.
The stadium began as Shields-Watkins Field in 1921, when students and faculty completed construction after initial funding ran out during development.
During Tennessee Volunteers football games, thousands of fans wear orange and white colors while singing Rocky Top, the team's traditional fight song.
The stadium provides multiple entrance gates, numerous concession stands, merchandise shops, and accessible seating options throughout all sections of the venue.
The field serves as home to Tennessee Volunteers football team and holds the record for highest attendance with 109,061 spectators during a 2004 game.
Location: Knoxville
Architects: Bruce McCarty
Official opening: September 24, 1921
Capacity: 102455
Website: https://utsports.com/facilities/neyland-stadium/54
GPS coordinates: 35.95500,-83.92500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
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