#CheckerNeyland Returns To Sold-out Neyland Stadium For SEC Opener

#CheckerNeyland Returns To Sold-out Neyland Stadium For SEC Opener

Posted on September 19, 2022

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – An electric, sold-out Neyland Stadium awaits Tennessee’s Southeastern Conference opener against Florida next Saturday in what will see the return of the Volunteers’ popular fan-driven initiative #CheckerNeyland.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS.

#CheckerNeyland showcases Tennessee’s iconic checkerboard pattern through Neyland Stadium, which will be sold out for a second consecutive game. This will be the sixth #CheckerNeyland in program history.

Fans are encouraged to wear orange or white, depending on their seat location. To find out if your seat section is orange or white, go to CheckerNeyland.com and enter your section/row/seat number as it appears on your digital ticket.

Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early and have their digital parking passes and tickets ready. Gate 21 Will Call opens at 11:30 a.m., and gates to Neyland Stadium open at 1:30 p.m.

The only authorized sources for tickets to Tennessee football are the Tennessee Athletics Ticket Office, AllVols.com, Neyland Stadium Will Call and Ticketmaster.

A complete step-by-step guide on how to best access and use your digital tickets and parking passes, including diagrams and FAQ is available here.

-UT Athletics

Neyland Stadium / Credit: UT Athletics

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