FirstBank Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

FirstBank Stadium holds 35,000 fans and is home to Vanderbilt Commodores (NCAA FBS (SEC)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	35,000
Opened	October 14, 1922
Home teams	Vanderbilt Commodores (NCAA FBS (SEC))
Address	2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN 37212

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Fri Nov 13, 2026. Times are local (Central).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Fri Nov 13, 2026	Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide	time TBA	College football
Fri Nov 27, 2026	Vanderbilt Commodores vs Tennessee Volunteers	time TBA	College football

When do the gates open at FirstBank Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at FirstBank Stadium?

Vandyville tailgating along Natchez Trace opens four hours prior to kickoff with local musicians, inflatables, and a kids' zone. Game day parking lots open and close based on kickoff time: 7 a.m. open for an 11 a.m.-noon kickoff, 8 a.m. open for a noon-3:59 p.m. or 4 p.m.-or-later kickoff; lots close 1 hour after the game for earlier kickoffs or immediately after for a 4 p.m.-or-later kickoff. Tailgating is prohibited in parking garages and must stay within parking spaces without encroaching on sidewalks, roads or bike lanes. Tents are capped at 10 ft x 10 ft, must be secured with weights (no stakes), and must be fully broken down before fans enter the stadium. Fans must have a parking pass for every spot occupied, and trash must be disposed of properly.

Is there a sun and shade map for FirstBank Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model here yet: it needs a recent lidar survey of the stands as they are now, and we are checking the available surveys stadium by stadium. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Approved bags are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, or a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag. A small clutch bag up to 4.5 in x 6.5 in, with or without a handle or strap, is also allowed. Backpacks, including clear backpacks, are not allowed. Non-compliant bags must be returned to the vehicle. Bag policy.
Food: Fans are not permitted to bring in any outside food or beverage containers, full or empty.