College Football event guide

Tennessee vs Vanderbilt

Nashville years are the best value on this list: a small stadium, a walkable city and hotel inventory that is not tied to the game.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

Late November

Where

FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee

Coverage

SEC Network and national broadcast windows, announced about two weeks out

Planning

How to plan the trip

The order that saves the most money and the most stress.

  • Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
  • Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
  • Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
  • Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
  • Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
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The venue

FirstBank Stadium

Capacity 40,350Opened 1922Nashville, Tennessee

The smallest stadium in the conference, tucked into an urban campus.

  • Visiting fans routinely fill a third of the seats. Neutral-site energy is normal here.
  • There is no on-site parking to speak of. Use a garage in Midtown and walk.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

SEC Network and national broadcast windows, announced about two weeks out. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

How to watch guide