Neyland Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · Knoxville, TN · Tennessee Volunteers Athletics
Also known as Tennessee Volunteers stadium, Vols stadium, UT stadium.
Fans may bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus a small clutch purse or seat cushion; no other bags are allowed.
Exceptions: Non-clear bags, backpacks (any size), diaper bags, and large bags/parcels are prohibited regardless of size; all bags are subject to search at the gate
Source: UT Athletics – Clear Bag Policy ↗Seat cushions without arms or pockets are permitted, but stadium seats with arms and/or pockets are prohibited; official policy does not separately address blankets.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item; wagons are not separately addressed by official policy.
Only strollers are named in the official Prohibited Items list
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item and may not be brought into Neyland Stadium.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗One factory-sealed water bottle is permitted per person; other outside beverages are not allowed.
Outside food, snacks, and beverages are prohibited unless needed for a documented medical purpose.
Exceptions: Medically necessary food/beverage is allowed after being declared and searched/verified at any gate
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Outside alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited from entering the stadium.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Cans, bottles, and coolers of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium, and coolers are also barred from the extended security perimeter around the venue on gameday.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Medically necessary items and equipment, including outside food or beverage needed for a medical purpose, are allowed but must be declared and searched/verified at any open stadium gate.
Source: UT Athletics – Football Gameday (Entry & Gate Information) ↗Neyland Stadium lists Nursing Mothers among its fan services; breast pumps/related supplies would be handled under the medically-necessary-items policy, requiring notification and screening at the gate.
Inferred by combining the official Nursing Mothers fan-service listing with the medically-necessary-items screening policy; no separate breast-pump line item is published
Source: UT Athletics – Football Gameday (Fan Services) ↗Neyland Stadium is ADA-compliant with wheelchair-accessible seating, ramps, elevators, and dedicated accessible entrances (Gates 4, 21, 26), though devices are still subject to standard gate screening.
Source: UT Athletics – Football Gameday (Accessibility/ADA) ↗Small personal cameras are allowed for limited, non-broadcast use, but video cameras and professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.
Exceptions: Game action may not be filmed; consideration of other spectators is expected
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Hoverboards and Segways are prohibited inside Neyland Stadium.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Unmanned aircraft (drones) are prohibited from being brought into or flown at Neyland Stadium.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗No re-entry is allowed once a fan leaves the stadium — tickets are electronically scanned and cannot be reused — except that fans may re-enter with their digital ticket if the stadium is cleared for inclement weather.
Exceptions: Re-entry permitted only if the stadium is cleared due to inclement weather; everyone is re-searched
Source: UT Athletics – Football Gameday (Guidelines for Neyland Stadium) ↗UT reserves the right to search any bag or container at the gates, prohibited items cannot be checked or stored at the gate for later pickup, and Neyland Stadium is a cashless venue for concessions and retail.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Artificial noisemakers and flags are prohibited, and posters/signs larger than 8.5" x 11" are not allowed.
Weapons, including pocket knives, are prohibited inside the venue.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Smoking, including e-cigarettes/vaping, is prohibited inside the venue at all times.
Source: UT Athletics – Gameday Central (Prohibited & Permitted Items) ↗Only 19 item types have been independently verified for Neyland Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Neyland Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Pets & Service Animals — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Neyland Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. Fans may bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus a small clutch purse or seat cushion; no other bags are allowed. Max size: Clear bag: 12" x 6" x 12"; one-gallon clear resealable bag; clutch purse/wallet: 4.5" x 6.5". Exceptions: Non-clear bags, backpacks (any size), diaper bags, and large bags/parcels are prohibited regardless of size; all bags are subject to search at the gate
What is the water bottle policy at Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. One factory-sealed water bottle is permitted per person; other outside beverages are not allowed. Max quantity: 1 factory-sealed bottle.
What is the outside food policy at Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. Outside food, snacks, and beverages are prohibited unless needed for a documented medical purpose. Exceptions: Medically necessary food/beverage is allowed after being declared and searched/verified at any gate
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. Medically necessary items and equipment, including outside food or beverage needed for a medical purpose, are allowed but must be declared and searched/verified at any open stadium gate.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited from entering the stadium.
Are coolers allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Cans, bottles, and coolers of any kind are prohibited inside the stadium, and coolers are also barred from the extended security perimeter around the venue on gameday.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers are explicitly listed as a prohibited item; wagons are not separately addressed by official policy. Only strollers are named in the official Prohibited Items list
Can I bring a breast pump or nursing supplies into Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. Neyland Stadium lists Nursing Mothers among its fan services; breast pumps/related supplies would be handled under the medically-necessary-items policy, requiring notification and screening at the gate. Inferred by combining the official Nursing Mothers fan-service listing with the medically-necessary-items screening policy; no separate breast-pump line item is published
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. Neyland Stadium is ADA-compliant with wheelchair-accessible seating, ramps, elevators, and dedicated accessible entrances (Gates 4, 21, 26), though devices are still subject to standard gate screening.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Hoverboards and Segways are prohibited inside Neyland Stadium.
What is the camera policy at Neyland Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Small personal cameras are allowed for limited, non-broadcast use, but video cameras and professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited. Exceptions: Game action may not be filmed; consideration of other spectators is expected
Are drones allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Unmanned aircraft (drones) are prohibited from being brought into or flown at Neyland Stadium.
Are umbrellas allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are listed as a prohibited item and may not be brought into Neyland Stadium.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Artificial noisemakers and flags are prohibited, and posters/signs larger than 8.5" x 11" are not allowed. Max size: Signs/posters: 8.5" x 11" max.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Neyland Stadium?
Conditional. Seat cushions without arms or pockets are permitted, but stadium seats with arms and/or pockets are prohibited; official policy does not separately address blankets.
What is the weapons policy at Neyland Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons, including pocket knives, are prohibited inside the venue.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Neyland Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. Smoking, including e-cigarettes/vaping, is prohibited inside the venue at all times.
Does Neyland Stadium allow re-entry?
Conditional. No re-entry is allowed once a fan leaves the stadium — tickets are electronically scanned and cannot be reused — except that fans may re-enter with their digital ticket if the stadium is cleared for inclement weather. Exceptions: Re-entry permitted only if the stadium is cleared due to inclement weather; everyone is re-searched
What else should I know about Neyland Stadium's policies?
Conditional. UT reserves the right to search any bag or container at the gates, prohibited items cannot be checked or stored at the gate for later pickup, and Neyland Stadium is a cashless venue for concessions and retail.
Is Tennessee Volunteers stadium the same place as Neyland Stadium?
Yes — Tennessee Volunteers stadium is a former or alternate name for Neyland Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Vols stadium the same place as Neyland Stadium?
Yes — Vols stadium is a former or alternate name for Neyland Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is UT stadium the same place as Neyland Stadium?
Yes — UT stadium is a former or alternate name for Neyland Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.