Gameday Guide

FirstBank Stadium

Nashville, Tennessee · Vanderbilt

CLEAR BAG
12" x 6" x 12"
GATES
2h before
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
RIDESHARE
Available

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
A small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5" x 6.5" is also allowed. Medically necessary items must be screened at gates, and medical exception bags will be tagged once cleared by security. No outside food or drink.

Teams that play here

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. Tailgating lots open when parking opens on game day; setup may not begin until lots open. Lots close immediately upon conclusion of the game; overnight parking is not permitted. No cooking in parking structures, under tents, or within 25 ft of a campus building. Grills must be set away from or protected from pedestrian traffic and flammable/combustible materials, monitored at all times, and never left unattended while in use; extinguish all flames before leaving. Vanderbilt does not provide charcoal disposal - operators are responsible for cleanup of ashes/coals, which may not be placed in VU receptacles or on the grounds. Propane grills shall not exceed 20 lbs; charcoal grills must have a cover. VU Public Safety may prohibit grilling depending on weather. Fire pits and kegs are prohibited. Overnight parking is not permitted; parking garages do not accommodate oversized/high-clearance vehicles.
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. All clear bags and clutch purses are subject to search at the gates. Separately: medically necessary items must be screened at gates, and medical exception bags are tagged once cleared by security.

Parking lots

Lots 1-4. Paid and ADA-accessible; advance sales plus drive-up sales based on unsold inventory; cashless (Apple Pay/credit/debit only)
25th Ave. Garage. Paid and ADA-accessible; advance sales available; cashless; does not accommodate oversized/high-clearance vehicles
West Garage. Paid and ADA-accessible; day-of-game only (no advance sale)
Children's Way Field. Paid; day-of-game only (no advance sale)

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". A small clutch purse not to exceed 4.5" x 6.5" is also allowed. Medically necessary items must be screened at gates, and medical exception bags will be tagged once cleared by security. Diaper bags are not considered medically necessary and will not be permitted; all diaper bag supplies should be carried in a clear bag that meets regulations. Approved clear bags may be purchased at the Vanderbilt Bookstore (2525 West End Avenue). Fans who bring bags that are not permitted may pay to store them at game day bag storage locations.

Does FirstBank Stadium require a clear bag?

Yes. FirstBank Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 6" x 12".

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 SpotHero on this page.