As a reminder, Vandy United and campus utilities construction projects are ongoing in and around FirstBank Stadium.
Fans should be prepared for road closures, adjustments to stadium entrances and exits, and the associated foot traffic paths to and from the game.
There are now five entrances to FirstBank Stadium. With the addition of new north end zone seating, fans may now enter through the north end zone gates in addition to gates on the south side of the stadium.
- Gate 1: Northwest corner of the stadium, near the Marriott
- Gate 2: Frist Family Gate, southwest corner along the corner of Natzhez Trace and Jess Neely
- Gate 3: Southeast corner, Hawkins Field main gate
- Gate 4: Northeast corner of the stadium, between Memorial Gymnasium and Kensington Garage
- Memorial Gymnasium Gate 1, near baseball outfield
There are a variety of resources for your game day experience this season at FirstBank Stadium!
INTERACTIVE MAP: A NEW interactive map has been deployed for the 2024 season. Powered by Concept3D, this new map is easily accessible through the mobile app. Click here to view.
QUIET ROOM: A quiet room is available on the east concourse inside the first aid room by Section P. This room provides a quiet and safe environment for those in need and features special lights, activity panels, and custom artwork.
WATER: Fans are able to bring in one unopened, clear, plastic water bottle (not to exceed 20 oz) per person. Water fountains are located throughout FirstBank Stadium for refilling.
POSTUP: Want to see your game day photos on the videoboard? Submit your photos using this link and check out the board throughout the game. Click here on your mobile device to submit your photos or videos.
Tailgating in Vandyville opens four hours prior to kickoff (2:30 p.m. on Saturday).
On the Dudley Court music stage (at Dudley Court and Natchez Trace intersection), Stretta will be performing from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Smokin' Buttz food truck will also be on site.
The Max Nance Kids’ Zone is located inside of the outdoor track, just off of Natchez Trace.
Activities will begin on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., two hours prior to kickoff.
Enjoy FREE entertainment for all including a balloon artist, face painter, inflatables and more!
Fans can still enjoy the excitement of Star Walk! The team will exit out the back doors of the McGugin Center, walking by the practice fields 40 minutes (5:55 p.m.) prior to kickoff.
Fans will have the opportunity to line the practice field to cheer on the team and can begin lining up one hour prior to kickoff.
Click here to view map of Star Walk.
New concessions options for the 2024 season:
- Mission BBQ will have a food truck located inside the Frist Family Gate and product will also be available for purchase in concessions stands outside Sections A and Q and The End Zone Market.
- The End Zone Market, located in the NE corner of the stadium, will feature beer, sodas, snacks, and Mission BBQ.
- Craft cocktails will be available throughout FirstBank Stadium and will be featured at concessions stands outside Sections A, B, G, S, and U.
- Guests can enjoy draft cocktails and “Tex Mex” options at the cantina located behind Section S.
- Conquer and Prevail Pale Ale, Vanderbilt’s collaborative creation with Jackalope Brewery, will be available throughout FirstBank Stadium.
- Five Points Pizza will be available at concessions stands located outside of Sections B and V.
- The Grab and Go markets outside sections A and Q will feature beer, seltzer, snacks, and Mission BBQ.
- Ten (10) additional Pepsi self-service bottomless soda fountains have been added on the concourse throughout the stadium.
Game day parking lots (Lots 1, 2, 4, 72B, 72C, and 298A) close at 12:01 a.m. on game day. Only those with appropriate game day tags will be allowed to park in these lots once they open for game day parking. You may purchase single-game parking ahead of time by clicking here.
Parking lots will open for fans beginning at 8 a.m.
Game day parking is available first come, first served in 25th Avenue and West Garages. These parking garages should be accessed from 24th Avenue and Highland Avenue. West Garage can also be accessed from Children's Way. Game day parking passes are available for purchase as you enter the garages. Tailgating is not permitted in the garages.
Free parking is available in the Terrace Garage based on availability.
There are new standing room only viewing areas now in the North End Zone. Fans are now able to enjoy a new viewpoint of the game in the SRO areas located in the NE and NW corners. In addition, the new concourse will connect the east and west stands for fans to get from one side of the stadium to other. Be sure to check out the new end zone market in the NE corner as well!
Please note that the seating areas are reserved for Terrace season ticket holders and the field level seating area is also a reserved and ticketed area.
As a reminder, all Vanderbilt Athletic events have a clear bag policy in accordance with SEC policy.
Each fan is limited to one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a one-gallon, clear, resealable plastic storage bag. Fans will also be allowed a small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches. Clear backpacks must also meet these regulations.
Tickets to Vanderbilt Athletics home events are delivered digitally. Fans should access their account using their mobile device and add tickets to their mobile wallet. Pre-purchased parking passes are also digital and are loaded into accounts.
We encourage fans to add their tickets to their mobile wallet in advance of game day. Adding tickets to the phone wallet ensures they are on the device and will not need cell phone connection or wifi to pull up on the phone. You will simply pull up Apple Wallet or Google Play to be scanned at the gate for entry.
In addition to accessing mobile ticketing options, the app has access to a number of other features to help enhance the game day experience.
New this season, fans can access an interactive game day map. We encourage you to take advantage of this game day amenity.
Click here for more information on the mobile app.
Considering ongoing Vandy United efforts and construction projects during the 2024 season, fans are invited to utilize alternative game day transportation options. WeGo Public Transit includes four routes that serve the Vanderbilt Campus: #3 – West End, #7 – Hillsboro, #75 – Midtown, and #77 – Thompson-Wedgewood
