Neyland Stadium seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
Neyland Stadium has 76 seating sections over two decks and holds 101,915 fans. The lower bowl runs A to W plus X, Y and Z in the north end zone; the upper deck repeats the letters (AA to QQ, XX to ZZ); the Tennessee Terrace (T1 to T7) sits above the west sideline. Tennessee's bench is on the west sideline in front of Sections R to W; visitors are across the field in front of Sections A to F.
| Capacity | 101,915 (record crowd 109,061, vs Florida, September 18, 2004) |
|---|---|
| Sections | 76: lower bowl, upper deck and the Tennessee Terrace |
| Opened | 1921 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Address | 1235 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37916 |
Which side of Neyland Stadium is in the shade?
Sit on the west (Tennessee) side or in the north end for shade; the upper deck on the east side and in the south end gets the most sun. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for Alabama at 3:30 pm: Tennessee Terrace west 0, lower bowl west 1, upper deck north 23, lower bowl north 43, lower bowl south 69, lower bowl east 82, upper deck east 121, upper deck south 126. In the afternoon the sun is in the southwest, so the west stands and the upper deck above them shade their own seats first. The top rows of the lower bowl are under the upper deck and never see the sun.
Shadiest seats for the next game: Tennessee vs Alabama, Sat Oct 17, 2026
If it kicks off at 3:30 pm: shadiest X4, X3, X2, X1, XX4, sunniest JJ, KK, LL, BB, CC. Tennessee vs Alabama sun map.
Shaded sections for every remaining Tennessee home game
| Game | 3:30 pm: sunniest | 6:00 pm: sunniest | 8:00 pm: sunniest |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs Alabama Sat Oct 17, 2026 | JJ (185 min), KK (181 min), LL (176 min) | JJ (39 min), KK (37 min), LL (32 min) | none (after sunset) |
| vs Kentucky Sat Nov 7, 2026 | not in the TV window | none (after sunset) | none (after sunset) |
| vs LSU Sat Nov 21, 2026 | HH (99 min), II (93 min), JJ (84 min) | none (after sunset) | none (after sunset) |
The table lists the sunniest sections: the seats to avoid on a hot day, or to pick on a cold one. vs Alabama at 3:30 pm, 42 of 76 sections get an hour of sun or more; vs Kentucky at 6:00 pm, 0 of 76 sections get an hour of sun or more; vs LSU at 3:30 pm, 5 of 76 sections get an hour of sun or more. The sun gets lower and sets earlier as the season goes on.
Before you go
- Gates: open 3 hours before kickoff; the first hour is half-price concessions. Students: two hours before kickoff, scanning ends at halftime.
- Bags: clear 12 x 6 x 12 inch bags or a 4.5 x 6.5 inch clutch. Neyland clear bag policy.
- Parking: lots around the stadium are permit-only. KAT shuttles, park and ride and accessible parking.
- Food: every Neyland concession stand by level and side. All stands are cashless.
- Students: Tennessee student section, Sections D to K.