10/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 08:15
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomes fans to campus Saturday, Oct. 12, for the Southeastern Conference matchup against the University of Florida.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. EDT inside Neyland Stadium. Gates open at 5 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans can listen to the Tennessee Athletics official radio broadcast on the Vol Network of 70 stations across Tennessee and the Southeast (locally, WIVK-FM 107.7/WNML-FM 99.1), SiriusXM (Ch. 158 or 191) and the SiriusXM app (Ch. 961), and the Varsity app.
Vol Radio Network flagship station WNML, The Sports Animal, will offer a Spanish-language broadcast on AM 990 radio in Knoxville and streamed on 991thesportsanimal.com and the Sports Animal app.
A live audio stream of the broadcasts in both English and Spanish will also be available at UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics app.
Fans are encouraged to visit utsports.com/gameday/football for the latest updates on game information.
The Vols will wear a "Mountain Strong" helmet decal to honor those impacted by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Fans can purchase "Mountain Strong" merchandise to support relief efforts, and all proceeds from sales will be donated to multiple organizations.
The rivalry matchup is designated a Checker Neyland game. The popular fan-driven initiative showcases UT's iconic checkerboard pattern in the stands of Neyland Stadium. Fans are encouraged to wear orange or white, depending on their seat location. Fans can go to CheckerNeyland.com to enter their section, row and seat number as they appear on their digital ticket to determine which color they should wear. Fans in the Yee-Haw Ole Smoky Social Deck are encouraged to wear white.
Truly's Tailgate, located outside Gate 9, will open at 3 p.m. and offer food and drinks. Truly's Tailgate will stay open throughout most of the game and close at the end of the third quarter.
The Toyota Volunteer Village, located in Humanities Plaza, will be open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. There fans can enjoy live entertainment, food, games and more.
The Vol Walk starts at 4:50 p.m., and the Pride of the Southland Band march starts at 5:20 p.m.
A pregame flyover will feature four A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona.
A Neyland Stadium light show is planned following the Pride of the Southland Band's performance at halftime.
Students will line up along Phillip Fulmer Way and enter the stadium at the southeast corner of Gate 10. Gates 4, 4A, 6 and 8 are not operational this season due to continued improvements.
There are additional gates for fans to take note of this season:
Fans can access UT Medical Center resources throughout Neyland Stadium, including onsite clinics and four first-aid stations equipped with innovative technology such as portable diagnostic services and advanced life support equipment. Roaming medical teams will be present on all stadium levels, offering rapid medical care.
Fans are encouraged to use RockyTopWifi, which is available throughout Neyland Stadium. Additional enhancements include upgraded speakers in the lower bowl of the stadium and concession upgrades.
All tickets and parking passes will be digital and can be accessed through a mobile device. Fans are encouraged to download the Tennessee Athletics app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and download their tickets to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay before arriving on campus. Fans can find additional information on the UT Athletics digital ticketing guide.
Fans who need assistance with their digital tickets can visit ticket office locations at Gates 21 and 23.
Parking lots will open at 7 a.m. Detailed parking information is available on the football game day parking page.
There is limited paid public parking on campus along Volunteer Boulevard West between Todd Helton Drive and Cumberland Avenue. The mobile-pay spots will cost $60. Shuttles for season ticket parking permit holders will begin running three hours before kickoff starting at 4 p.m.
Limited free accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis on the UT Institute of Agriculture campus. An accessible shuttle will drop fans off at the Student Union loading dock.
Public parking is available in downtown Knoxville garages and lots. The Market Square and State Street garages are free. Other parking areas range in price from $30 to $60 for cars. Metered locations cost $25.
Fans can choose to ride a Knoxville Area Transit bus to campus. A day pass costs $2, and three routes can take fans to Cumberland Avenue. KAT will offer three shuttles for the game that begin three hours before kickoff from the following locations:
Each shuttle is $10 round trip per person. Additional parking fees may apply.
Shuttle tickets will be available for purchase only through KAT's free official app, Transit. After purchasing shuttle tickets, do not activate them until just before you board the shuttle on game day. Day passes can also be purchased through the Transit app.
No items can be stored or left at the gates. Fans can bring the following items inside the stadium, subject to search at the gates:
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Lisa Leko (865-974-8698, [email protected])
Bill Martin (864-974-4167, [email protected])