Tennessee announced a slew of new experience enhancements for Neyland Stadium’s 2024 season this week. The Vols are set to kick off the 2024 season from Neyland Stadium this Saturday afternoon against Chattanooga.
Among the new enhancements include Rocky Top WiFi, merchandise collectibles, concession enhancements, televisions, and more. This is on top of Tennessee’s past Neyland Stadium renovation improvements such as chair-back club-level seating, a new jumbotron in the north stands, and the Yee-Haw Ole Smoky Social Deck.
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Rocky Top WiFi
- RockyTopWiFi was introduced prior to the 2023 season but has been upgraded heading into 2024. The WiFi will now reach throughout Neyland Stadium as fans are “encouraged to utilize the network and stay connected on their mobile devices during the game.”
Upgraded Speakers
- What better way to hear the sounds of the game than through upgraded speakers? According to UT Athletics, new, enhanced speakers will be added for fans seated below the overhang in the lower bowl.
New Televisions
- New televisions are scattered throughout Neyland Stadium to give fans a great look into what’s happening on the field from the concourse. The new TVs will be throughout the stadium including along the north and east concourse on Level 1 and the east and south concourse on Level 3 in Neyland Stadium, the G21 VolShop, and the NIL VolShop at Gate 24.
Vintage Volunteer Shop at Truly’s Tailgate
- “VolShop is introducing the Vintage Volunteer Shop inside Truly’s Tailgate located outside Gate 9. Fans can purchase classic gameday merchandise with all their favorite marks and logos. For the Chattanooga game, Truly’s Tailgate opens at 9:30 a.m. and will close at the end of the third quarter. Truly’s Tailgate gives fans in the south concourse a variety of food, drinks and additional restroom options.”
Trading Cards
- Gotta collect ’em all? Try the new Tennessee football trading card set at the vending machine inside Gate 24.
“Home of the Vols”
- The Pilot-Neyland Stadium preservation partnership opened up the door for Tennessee to bring back the iconic “Home of the Vols’ signage above the East Skybox.
Yee-Haw Ole Smoky Social Deck
- “Vol Network announced an exciting, new multiyear partnership with Yee-Haw Brewing Company and Ole Smoky. Yee-Haw is now the exclusive craft beer of the Tennessee Volunteers. Ole Smoky’s moonshine has been named the exclusive moonshine of the Vols. The Social Deck in the north endzone is now the Yee-Haw Ole Smoky Social Deck. It will include many Yee-Haw brews, as well as various Ole Smoky drinks on tap. Fans throughout the stadium will be able to purchase the new Yee-Haw Vol Lager, the first-ever officially licensed, co-branded craft beer with the University of Tennessee.”
Transcard Premier Club
- The Lower West Club has turned into the Transcard Premier Club for the 2024 season, and will present some incredible features: “The luxurious premium access area features extra-wide, padded 22-inch chairback seats with expanded leg room, an adjoining climate-controlled club amenity level, private restrooms, enhanced food and beverage offerings, social spaces and televisions.”
Commemorative Tickets
- While the electronic ticketing system is a big win in terms of ease and accessibility, it did take away the classic physical ticket that many fans enjoyed collecting or saving from the game. Tennessee has announced that fans can purchase a commemorative ticket following each home game this season, which will be customized to each fan’s seating location, as opposed to just one stock ticket for everyone. More details to be announced later.
Vol Village presented by Toyota
- Vol Village, located across from Circle Park, will feature live music, food trucks, interactive displays, and family activities starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
UT Med First Aid Stations
- “Vol fans can access UT Medical Center resources throughout Neyland Stadium, including onsite clinics and four first-aid stations—each equipped with innovative technology such as portable diagnostic services and advanced life support equipment. In addition to the four first aid stations, roaming medical teams will be present on all stadium levels, offering rapid medical care and enhancing the fan experience.”
General Neyland Stature
- Construction around Neyland Stadium has temporarily moved the statue of General Neyland to the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on campus. Fans can freely walk up to the statue to take pictures throughout the day.
Campus 3D Interactive Parking Map
- An interactive parking map will help fans find their best parking options on game day.
Concession Enhancements
Here’s what Tennessee states, in order to give the full rundown:
- Pilot Fast Favorites – will offer drinks, snacks and all your fan favorites in a quick service market style setup inside Gate 21
- Checkerboard Cheese – a new concept inside Neyland Stadium, fans can stop by for various grilled cheese sandwiches, snacks and fountain Coke products
- Vol Classics – some of your Vol Classics stands have been upgraded to now include pulled buffalo chicken sandwiches, Korean BBQ pork sandwiches, chips, peanuts, candy and Coke products
- Vol Classics Portable – enjoy a pulled buffalo chicken sandwich, hot dogs, bottled Coke products, chips and more in a quick service market style setup
- K-Town Dog Pound – everyone’s favorite Smokey Dog will still be available, and new options will feature a pimento cheese dog and a buffalo chicken dog
- The General’s Grill – grab a braised Philly beef, snacks and bottled Coke products
- Cookies & Coffee – Kids need a cookie? Parents need a coffee? Stop by the stands throughout the concourses to purchase a treat
To see Tennessee’s full press release from Wednesday, click here.
Stay tuned to Rocky Top Insider for a better look at some of the stadium enhancement features on Thursday afternoon.
