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FirstBank Stadium

Nashville, Tennessee · vanderbilt

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
FirstBank Stadium follows the SEC Clear Bag Policy: one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, OR a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag; clear backpacks must meet these regulations. Additionally allowed: one small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 in x 6.5 in. No outside food or drink.
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Getting in

Gates. All gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff..
Rideshare. Two designated rideshare/taxi (Uber/Lyft) locations: West pick-up and drop-off at the Chipotle parking lot (2825 West End Avenue); East pick-up and drop-off off Garland Avenue near 2402 Garland Avenue.
Tailgating. Tailgating is limited to parking spaces and may not encroach on sidewalks, roads, or bike lanes; the drive lane must remain clear for emergency-vehicle access. Tailgate setup may not exceed 5 ft past the end of the lane line. You must have a parking pass for every spot occupied (no space saving). Maximum pop-up tent size 10'x10', secured with weights (stakes prohibited), free of corporate logos, and fully broken down before entering the stadium. Music at a reasonable level with speakers facing your own space. Prohibited items/activities: trailers, motorized vehicles (scooters/hoverboards/golf carts), drones, smoking/vaping, fire pits, kegs, unauthorized food sales/vendors, and live bands/DJs. Tailgating is prohibited in parking garages.
Accessibility. ADA drive-up parking available on game day in the 25th Ave. Garage (near elevators/corners) and West Garage (both open 4 p.m.); Lots 1, 2, 4 and 72C plus Kensington Garage require an advance ADA permit from the ticket office. Assistance drop-off points: Garland Avenue from 25th Avenue (Sections P-V/North End Zone) and the corner of 28th Avenue and Vanderbilt Place across from the Frist Family Gate (Sections A-G/South End Zone). Wheelchair and companion seating throughout; call (615) 322-4653. Fans encouraged to enter through the gate closest to their seating area.
Entry. Re-entry into FirstBank Stadium is not permitted per SEC policy, except in the event of a weather evacuation (the clear bag policy still applies for re-entry).

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into FirstBank Stadium?

FirstBank Stadium requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". FirstBank Stadium follows the SEC Clear Bag Policy: one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, OR a one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bag; clear backpacks must meet these regulations. Additionally allowed: one small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5 in x 6.5 in. All clear bags/clutches subject to search. Exceptions: medically necessary items are screened and tagged at gates once cleared by security; diaper bags are NOT considered medically necessary and are not permitted (diaper supplies must be carried in a compliant clear bag). Approved clear bags sold at the Vanderbilt Bookstore (2525 West End Avenue). Non-compliant bags may be paid-stored at game-day bag storage locations.

Can you bring outside food into FirstBank Stadium?

Outside food and beverage containers are prohibited; fans may not bring in any outside food or beverage. Outside alcohol is also prohibited. Exception: when the anticipated temperature at kickoff is above 90 degrees, guests may bring in one 20 oz (or smaller) unopened, disposable bottle of water.

When do gates open at FirstBank Stadium?

All gates open 2 hours prior to kickoff..

Where do you park for a vanderbilt game?

FirstBank Stadium has on-site lots including Lots 1-4, 25th Ave. Garage, West Garage, Children's Way Field. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through the parking widget on this page.