FirstBank StadiumNashville, Tennessee
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📖About FirstBank Stadium
FirstBank Stadium holds 35,000 and is the SEC's smallest but most intimate stadium. Located in the heart of Nashville, it offers a unique urban game-day experience. The stadium was called Vanderbilt Stadium from 1981-2022 before FirstBank acquired naming rights in a 10-year, $35M deal.
🏛️FirstBank Stadium History
Origins
Opened September 12, 1981 with a 21-7 loss to Maryland, replacing Dudley Field which had served Vanderbilt since 1922. Built for $10.1 million, it was the first new SEC stadium since 1961. The playing surface is named Dudley Field in honor of the previous facility.
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Best Seats
West side lower bowl offers best midfield views and shade. The Stadium Club (south end zone) has premium amenities. Sections A-G are closest to the field. Student section is in the east end zone.
Parking Tips
Limited on-campus parking; most spots are donor-reserved. Public parking at Music Row lots and West End Avenue garages. Vanderbilt Medical Center parking available on weekends. Nashville's Broadway is a short rideshare away.
Game Day
Star Walk begins 2 hours before kickoff along Jess Neely Drive. Check out the new $300M athletics campus. The stadium's location makes Nashville's restaurants and bars easily accessible before and after games. Clear bag policy enforced.
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FirstBank Stadium ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 21st-oldest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About FirstBank Stadium
- What is the capacity of FirstBank Stadium?
- FirstBank Stadium has a seating capacity of 40,350.
- Where is FirstBank Stadium located?
- FirstBank Stadium is located in Nashville, TN.
- What team plays at FirstBank Stadium?
- FirstBank Stadium is the home stadium of Vanderbilt in the SEC.
- When was FirstBank Stadium built?
- FirstBank Stadium opened in 1922.
- Where are the best seats at FirstBank Stadium?
- West side lower bowl offers best midfield views and shade. The Stadium Club (south end zone) has premium amenities. Sections A-G are closest to the field. Student section is in the east end zone.
- What are the best parking tips for FirstBank Stadium?
- Limited on-campus parking; most spots are donor-reserved. Public parking at Music Row lots and West End Avenue garages. Vanderbilt Medical Center parking available on weekends. Nashville's Broadway is a short rideshare away.
- What type of surface does FirstBank Stadium have?
- FirstBank Stadium has a shaw sports turf powerblade nxt (installed 2022) playing surface.
- What stadiums are near FirstBank Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to FirstBank Stadium are Nissan Stadium (3 mi), New Nissan Stadium (3 mi), Fortera Stadium (41 mi), Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium (105 mi), Roy Kidd Stadium (177 mi), University Stadium (201 mi).
- Who are Vanderbilt's biggest rivals?
- Vanderbilt's rivals include Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Tennessee.
- How old is FirstBank Stadium?
- FirstBank Stadium opened in 1922, making it 104 years old. It ranks #21 among the oldest stadiums in the country.
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