May Go To My First Vol Game Next Year

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Hello Vol fans. My first post on your site.—I am hoping to make my first game to Tennessee in 2025. I had some various questions for those who have been going for years. Thank you in advance for any information/opinions.

I would probably be staying in the Roanoke/Salem area. I am not into bars and going downtown. I would like to see the band March down to the stadium and Vol Walk.
 
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Some schools have satellite parking areas and shuttle buses in shopping malls, office buildings, etc. Does UT have anything like that coming from the East? Do you think six hours is enough time driving or are the roads coming from the East really crazy in game days?
 
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I would like to get on campus about three hours before the game to see the events outside the stadium and get into the stadium to watch it fill up with 100,000 people. I will be 64 next Fall so I think September games are out with the brutal heat.For a first timer, would you suggest a day or night game? Don’t really want to see a game against Alaska State, Stetson, Southeastern Kansas, etc. Who does UT play in the SEC at home next year and have dates been announced?
 
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Fine if you don't want to go to bars but I would still make a stop at Saloon 16 in the Graduate. Lots of awesome historical times and just a cool atmosphere.
 
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I would likely be staying in the Roanoke/Salem area the day before the game. After the game, will probably only drive just into Virginia a bit. With 100,000 people, is it really crazy after the game heading to shuttle buses? Are roads gridlocked even for buses. Like I mentioned, am really hoping to find some type of satellite parking lot without having to deal with driving my car into a downtown/crowded campus situation.
 
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Satellite parking exists in areas but I don't think anyone can guarantee what will be available next season quite yet. The traffic is crazy after games, there's no way around it. You won't be stuck forever but you won't get out in 15 minutes without a little planning - and also flat out leaving in the middle of the fourth quarter. If you're just there to take it in, and don't give a hoot about staying to the clock hits zero .... eh ... just leave early. Best thing you can do to help yourself if you want an easy exit.

If you want to do a good home game next year, you're either looking at Oklahoma or Georgia. Oklahoma will be a revenge game for the visiting team, and Georgia could potentially be a "top 10 vs top 10" kind of showdown. Oklahoma will likely come sooner (ha) in the schedule, and Georgia usually comes later in the schedule - usually - so in all honesty I would just prepare your wallet for the Georgia game if I were you. You don't technically need a second mortgage to get tickets to UT-UGA - but it'll help.

The area outside the stadium is fun, but packed, before the game. Your best bet will be to get the schedule for the band, stroll around a bit, catch the Vol Walk, follow the band in, and next thing you know, kickoff. If it does end up being a big showdown, it'll either be a 3:30 or 7:30 kickoff, so that'll give you time to drive down, park, and check out the scenery.
 
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I will be watching the budget, but it looks like section PP seats are the most reasonable. Have any of you ever sat in that general area? I read that some seats in the stadium have obstructed views. It looks like QQ is a section to stay away from.
 
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Voltopia said:
Satellite parking exists in areas but I don't think anyone can guarantee what will be available next season quite yet. The traffic is crazy after games, there's no way around it. You won't be stuck forever but you won't get out in 15 minutes without a little planning - and also flat out leaving in the middle of the fourth quarter. If you're just there to take it in, and don't give a hoot about staying to the clock hits zero .... eh ... just leave early. Best thing you can do to help yourself if you want an easy exit.

If you want to do a good home game next year, you're either looking at Oklahoma or Georgia. Oklahoma will be a revenge game for the visiting team, and Georgia could potentially be a "top 10 vs top 10" kind of showdown. Oklahoma will likely come sooner (ha) in the schedule, and Georgia usually comes later in the schedule - usually - so in all honesty I would just prepare your wallet for the Georgia game if I were you. You don't technically need a second mortgage to get tickets to UT-UGA - but it'll help.

The area outside the stadium is fun, but packed, before the game. Your best bet will be to get the schedule for the band, stroll around a bit, catch the Vol Walk, follow the band in, and next thing you know, kickoff. If it does end up being a big showdown, it'll either be a 3:30 or 7:30 kickoff, so that'll give you time to drive down, park, and check out the scenery.
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Thanks. I never leave a game early, no matter the score or weather. I always felt like it is an insult to the kids. My cousin played in Division 3 in college and even there, people have no idea how many hours these kids put in to play ball. Sometimes I hear non-sports fans complain about student-athletes getting a “ free ride” . I wonder what a scholarship breaks down to per hour that a college athlete puts in practicing, lifting, meetings, watching film,travel to games, etc.
 
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HeavenUniversity said:
I will be watching the budget, but it looks like section PP seats are the most reasonable. Have any of you ever sat in that general area? I read that some seats in the stadium have obstructed views. It looks like QQ is a section to stay away from.
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Upper deck corners are usually the lowest cost. I'd encourage you to at least look at lower corners, or - if you can stomach the price change - the lower deck sidelines. Neyland is uniquely constructed compared to most stadiums, in that it rises much more vertically and is more compact. There is no stadium experience in America that becomes as oppressively loud or overloading as being down in the thick of a fiery hot Neyland crowd. That's not even meant as a brag. They just don't build them like Neyland was built, because a lot of the stadium was built prior to the modern era with modern amenities.

360 Video View from 2023 Checker Neyland - click the video and drag around to take it all in!
 
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Well, I couldn’t find any dates, but the 2025 home schedule looks like Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Don’t know if that is subject to change. Do you guys think tickets to Arkansas would be the least expensive?
 
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HeavenUniversity said:
Well, I couldn’t find any dates, but the 2025 home schedule looks like Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Don’t know if that is subject to change. Do you guys think tickets to Arkansas would be the least expensive?
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Vanderbilt would be the least, by far. Also normally comes late November. But - also - that crowd will be deader than a ... well I don't know what to compare it to but there's a high probability they won't be awake for much.

Arkansas could be a good compromise. If the game is competitive you'll get a bit of fire there. That said, it ... yeaaaah, there's a decent chance it won't be super intense in the fan department either. Tennessee fans will be out for revenge due to the loss in Fayetteville earlier this year, but Arkansas isn't rivalry game and are mostly a curiosity from the SEC West - or what used to be the SEC West. If you want a good compromise between cost and game though, Arkansas might be a good choice.
 
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Voltopia said:
Upper deck corners are usually the lowest cost. I'd encourage you to at least look at lower corners, or - if you can stomach the price change - the lower deck sidelines. Neyland is uniquely constructed compared to most stadiums, in that it rises much more vertically and is more compact. There is no stadium experience in America that becomes as oppressively loud or overloading as being down in the thick of a fiery hot Neyland crowd. That's not even meant as a brag. They just don't build them like Neyland was built, because a lot of the stadium was built prior to the modern era with modern amenities.

360 Video View from Checker Neyland This Year - click the video and drag around to take it all in!
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It does sound loud in that video. Must have been like having your head in a jet engine during the Alabama game. The three largest college stadiums I have been in, South Carolina, Clemson, and Penn State, do look like the structure is a bit different.
 
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Voltopia said:
Vanderbilt would be the least, by far. Also normally comes late November. But - also - that crowd will be deader than a ... well I don't know what to compare it to but there's a high probability they won't be awake for much.

Arkansas could be a good compromise. If the game is competitive you'll get a bit of fire there. That said, it ... yeaaaah, there's a decent chance it won't be super intense in the fan department either. Tennessee fans will be out for revenge due to the loss in Fayetteville earlier this year, but Arkansas isn't rivalry game and are mostly a curiosity from the SEC West - or what used to be the SEC West. If you want a good compromise between cost and game though, Arkansas might be a good choice.
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Surprised Vanderbilt would be the least. Thought an in-state rivalry game would place a high demand on tickets. A lot of this depends on dates, but Arkansas or Oklahoma might be who I will target. I assume Georgia prices will require me selling a major organ. Never was a fan of Oklahoma because of Barry Switzer. He always reminded me of a guy who would sell a car with no brakes to his grandmother.
 
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HeavenUniversity said:
Surprised Vanderbilt would be the least. Thought an in-state rivalry game would place a high demand on tickets. A lot of this depends on dates, but Arkansas or Oklahoma might be who I will target. I assume Georgia prices will require me selling a major organ. Never was a fan of Oklahoma because of Barry Switzer. He always reminded me of a guy who would sell a car with no brakes to his grandmother.
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UT is a rivalry game for VU. VU isn’t a rivalry game for UT.
 
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HeavenUniversity said:
It does sound loud in that video. Must have been like having your head in a jet engine during the Alabama game. The three largest college stadiums I have been in, South Carolina, Clemson, and Penn State, do look like the structure is a bit different.
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I was at the Checker Neyland game last year against A&M (see my avatar), and that crowd got very loud on some occasions like critical 3rd downs, but it was not nearly the same intensity as the Bama game last week, which had to be insane. But Neyland is easily the loudest stadium I've ever been in.
 
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HeavenUniversity said:
I will be watching the budget, but it looks like section PP seats are the most reasonable. Have any of you ever sat in that general area? I read that some seats in the stadium have obstructed views. It looks like QQ is a section to stay away from.
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PP and QQ are awesome it is a great overall view of the field you can see everything. Now it is a far view the players will be about an inch tall for reference. But that is not bad at all. At Michigan they'd be ant size. I stay in QQ and PP too. Not a bad seat.
 
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Seriously, there's some good folks here who can help you. I hope you maje it, and enjoy your time. Nothing like being in Neyland with 100,000 people screaming, and singing Rocky Top
 
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Saw this Tennessee video. Some of you long timers may take this for granted, but this looks absolutely awesome to me. I swear there are more people watching the Hill Salute than some schools like UConn, Boston College, Duke, Temple, get INSIDE their stadium.

 
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