FirstBank Stadium
FirstBank Stadium is a college football stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Vanderbilt Commodores, who play in the SEC of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1922, making it 104 years old in 2026 and seats 40,350 fans. It ranks 16th of 16 in the SEC by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Home of
- Vanderbilt Commodores
- School
- Vanderbilt University
- Conference
- SEC
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1922
- Capacity
- 40,350
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Dudley Field (1922–1981)
Vanderbilt Stadium (1981–2022) - Size rank in FBS
- 73rd of 138
Famous games at FirstBank Stadium
- 1922: 0–0 tie with Michigan at the stadium's opening
- 1981: 23–17 win over Maryland at the rebuilt stadium's dedication
- 2024: 40–35 upset of No. 1 Alabama
Other teams that played here
- Tennessee Oilers (NFL), 1998, temporary home. Now the Tennessee Titans
Game day
Tradition. Naval ROTC midshipmen sound a foghorn called 'The Admiral' when the team takes the field, after scores, and after wins.
Seating & views
FirstBank Stadium is listed at about 40,350 seats, making it one of the smaller SEC venues, with east and west sideline stands and two rebuilt end zones. The north end zone, finished in 2024, added covered field-level tabletop seats, terrace-level premium seating and loge boxes. The south end zone, dedicated in September 2025, replaced the old south bowl with indoor-outdoor suites, open-air living room boxes and Field Club seats with drink rails, and a new concourse now wraps the whole stadium. Students have sat in Section P and part of Q, and Vanderbilt added about 1,000 student seats for 2026.
Parking & tailgating
The stadium sits on Vanderbilt's campus in Nashville's West End. Lots closest to the stadium, including Lots 1, 2, 4 and 72B, are pass-only on game days, and single-game parking can be bought online in advance. In 2024 the 25th Avenue and West Garages sold first-come, first-served passes at the entrances and Terrace Garage was free as space allowed, though tailgating is not permitted in garages. WeGo bus routes 3, 7, 75 and 77 serve campus. Vandyville is the main tailgate area, opening four hours before kickoff, and fire pits are banned. Traffic patterns change for 2026, so check the Know Before You Go page.
Seating and parking sources: app.vucommodores.com, vucommodores.com, bartonmalow.com.
Plan your trip to FirstBank Stadium
Stadiums near FirstBank Stadium10
- 1FCSNissan Stadium — Tennessee State Tigers same city
- 2FBSJohnny "Red" Floyd Stadium — Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 31 mi
- 3FCSFortera Stadium — Austin Peay Governors 40 mi
- 4FBSHouchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium at Jimmy Feix Field — Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 59 mi
- 5FCSTucker Stadium — Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 72 mi
- 6FCSRoy Stewart Stadium — Murray State Racers 90 mi
- 7FCSLouis Crews Stadium — Alabama A&M Bulldogs 96 mi
- 8FCSBobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium — North Alabama Lions 103 mi
- 9FCSFinley Stadium — Chattanooga Mocs 115 mi
- 10FCSHardy M. Graham Stadium — UT Martin Skyhawks 116 mi
Questions about FirstBank Stadium
Where do the Vanderbilt Commodores play home games?
The Vanderbilt Commodores play at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
How many people does FirstBank Stadium hold?
FirstBank Stadium has a capacity of 40,350.
When did FirstBank Stadium open?
FirstBank Stadium opened in 1922.
Does FirstBank Stadium have grass or turf?
FirstBank Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near FirstBank Stadium?
Nissan Stadium is also in Nashville. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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