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The Volunteers are home at Neyland Stadium. Friends or family driving into Knoxville for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
Tennessee football: Go Vols
More than 100,000 fans in orange, checkerboard end zones, the Vol Navy tied up on the Tennessee River, the Pride of the Southland Band opening the T, and "Rocky Top" more times than anyone can count. Neyland Stadium is one of the great cathedrals of the sport, and Vol fans are famous for taking over other people's stadiums.
2026 Tennessee Volunteers football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Furman | Knoxville, TN | Home | W 56-9 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | at Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | Away | W 45-24 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs Kennesaw State | Knoxville, TN | Home | W 42-9 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Texas | Knoxville, TN | Home | 12:00 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Auburn | Knoxville, TN | Home | 3:30 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 10 | at Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Alabama | Knoxville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | at South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Kentucky | Knoxville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | at Texas A&M | College Station, TX | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs LSU | Knoxville, TN | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 | at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | Away | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in ET (Knoxville time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Tennessee away-game road trips from Knoxville
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | Knoxville to Atlanta, GA | 200 mi | 3 hr 20 min | |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Knoxville to Fayetteville, AR | 707 mi | 10 hr 45 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Knoxville to Columbia, SC | 266 mi | 4 hr 25 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Knoxville to College Station, TX | 952 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Knoxville to Nashville, TN | 181 mi | 2 hr 50 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Knoxville with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Tennessee students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Volunteers fans who are already driving from Knoxville post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Tennessee away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Knoxville late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Tennessee away games are drivable?
Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA (200 mi); Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (707 mi); South Carolina in Columbia, SC (266 mi); Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN (181 mi). The longest drive is Arkansas at about 10 hr 45 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Volunteers fans and let them cover the gas.