University of Tennessee Athletics
Lady Vol Basketball Gameday
September 25, 2019 | Gameday
Lady Vol Basketball
vs. Opponent
TBAÂ |Â TBAÂ |Â Thompson-Boling Arena
TV: TBA  |  RADIO: Vol Network  |  ONLINE: Live Stats
Clear Bag Policy
UT operates with a clear bag policy and stadium security regulations limit fans to one clear plastic bag no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches or a one-gallon, clear, resealable plastic storage bag per person.
Clear Bag
No Larger Than 12" X 6" X 12"
Clear Plastic Storage Bag
One Gallon Resealable
Small Clutch Purse
No Larger Than 4.5" X 6.5"
Seat Cushion
No Arms Or Pockets
Parking, Traffic, and Shuttles
UT Campus Basketball parking opens either at 4pm Mon-Fri or 4 hours prior to tip-off on weekends
Lady Vol Basketball Permit and Free parking on the Ag Campus Map
Recommendations for Basketball Parking Permit Holders:
- Arrive early!
- Enter G10 from the Neyland Drive entrance
- Time saving options
- Enter 30A and G5/30 entrances off of Phillip Fulmer Way by taking Cumberland Avenue to Phillip Fulmer Way
- Take Joe Johnson though campus to Volunteer Blvd
Public Paid Parking:
The following lots have limited parking available for $20 (exact change appreciated)Â on a first-come, first-served basis for women's basketball games:
- G-3 (enter from Lake Loudoun Blvd)
- G-4 (enter from Lake Loudoun Blvd)
- G5/30 (enter from Lake Loudoun or Phillip Fulmer)
- G-10 (enter from Neyland Drive or Phillip Fulmer Way)
- G-16 (enter off Pat Head Summitt St)
- Staff 7 (across from Vols Boathouse)
- Staff 9-A (enter from Volunteer Blvd)
- Staff 9-B (enter from Peyton Manning Pass)
- Staff 30-A (enter from Peyton Manning Pass)
- C-8 (enter from Lake Loudoun Blvd)
- Circle Park (enter from Volunteer Blvd)
- Staff 9 (weekends and student holidays only / enter from Peyton Manning Pass)
Ag Campus FREE Parking
Public Parking
- CF (across from Brehm and Food Science)
- S65/66 (behind Vet Hospital)
ADA/Accessible Parking
- Fans with a current valid accessible placard or license plate will park on the Ag Campus in lot CF (across from Brehm and Food Science)
FREE Shuttle from Ag Campus - all shuttles are fully accessible for those with disabilities.
- Shuttle location on the Ag campus is River Dr near Brehm and across from the CF lot
- Shuttles location at arena is by Arena Dining
- Shuttles begin 90-minutes prior to tip-off
- Return shuttles run until one-hour post game
Prior to the Game:
UTPD / Gameday Traffic Control improve the traffic flow and decrease the time fans spend sitting in traffic. Here are some measures taken:
- Southbound traffic (going towards the river) on Lake Loudoun Blvd will not be permitted to make a left hand turn onto Phillip Fulmer Way beginning 45 minutes prior to tip off.
- Northbound traffic on Lake Loudoun Blvd will not be permitted to turn left onto Chamique Holdsclaw Drive beginning 45 minutes prior to tip off.
- Northbound traffic (in the left hand lane) on Lake Loudon Blvd will not be permitted to turn right onto Phillip Fulmer Way beginning 45 minutes prior to tip off.
Rideshare
- Rideshare pickup and drop-off will be available at Chamique Holdsclaw (at Todd Helton or Pat Summitt).
- All rideshare vehicles should enter from the North (via Volunteer) towards Chamique Holdsclaw.
After the Game:
UTPD/ Gameday Traffic Control expedite the traffic off campus and allow guests to get home as quickly as possible. Please follow police instructions.
In addition, this orderly pattern also allows the buses to more freely travel back and forth to the Ag campus to return guests to their vehicles at that location.
For additional information about parking on campus during basketball games and other special events, please visit the Parking and Transit Services website.
Arena Policies
Venue Entry
All fans, regardless of age must have a ticket for admission to Thompson-Boling Arena.
Doors open 60 minutes before tip-off.
There is no re-entry to the arena. In order to leave and re-enter, spectators must have an unused ticket or purchase another ticket.
All tickets will be electronically scanned to verify authenticity. Tickets will be scanned each time a patron enters the arena. Once a ticket has been scanned upon entry, it cannot be reused by another guest. Customers assume all risks for tickets purchased through a source other than the University of Tennessee Athletic Ticket Office.
Lost & Found
If a lost item has been turned in, it can be retrieved from the Athletic Event Management Office at 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way Suite 230 the following business day.
Fans may call 865-974-1205 for more information.
Please note, items that contain legal identification (ex. wallet with driver's license) will be turned over to the University of Tennessee Police Department. You may contact them directly at 865-974-3114.
Gate Information
View Gates Map- West Gate - Student Entrance
- Gate B* - General Spectator Entrance, Medical Bag Check
- Gate C -Â Player-Guest Entrance, Suite/Loge Entrance
- Gate D* - Suite/Loge Entrance, Medical Bag Check
- Gate E - General Spectator Entrance
- ADA Elevator Entrances are located off Phillip Fulmer Way, at the East and West ends of the building.
* Game day ticket will call is located at Gates B and D along with the main ticket office off Phillip Fulmer Way.
Walk-through Metal Detector
Walk-through metal detectors are now in place and operational at all arena entrances.
Please be advised that this security measure may add time to the process of entering the arena, so fans are encouraged to allow additional time for entry. Patrons are also encouraged to bring only necessary items with them in order to ensure a smooth and timely arena entry.
Accessibility
PARKING
Accessible parking is available on the UT Agriculture Campus on a first-come, first-served basis along with a free, fully accessible shuttle service to Thompson-Boling Arena beginning two hours prior to tip-off and running one hour post-game. The shuttle loading and unloading area is on River Drive near Brehm Animal Science Building and across from the CF lot (NOT on Joe Johnson)Â
In addition, free gameday accessible parking for those with a valid placard is located in the following lots, based on space availability:
- G-16 (enter off Pat Head Summitt St)
- C-15 (enter from Neyland Dr)
- 9-A (enter from Volunteer Blvd)
- Staff 9 (weekends and student holidays only / enter from Peyton Manning Pass)
The UT Athletic Department makes assignments to its Tennessee Fund donors including individuals requiring accessible parking. Individuals attending UT basketball games who do not qualify for Tennessee Fund parking through the UT Athletic Department may apply for accessible parking through the UT Parking and Transit Services Office. Please note that this type of accessible parking is limited and requires documentation of a valid accessible parking placard/license plate.
Please note that accessible parking is not available for donor-only lots unless a valid permit for that specific lot is presented.
Visit Parking Services for more information.
ENTRY
All gate entrances of Thompson-Boling Arena are accessible. ADA elevator entrances are located off Phillip Fulmer Way at the East and West ends of the building.
Walk-through metal detectors are in place and operational at all arena entrances. If you have a health concern, please notify security staff at the gate for an alternative screening procedure.
UT’s Clear Bag and Prohibited Items policies are in effect at all basketball games. Medically necessary items, including outside food, snacks or beverage for medical purposes, must be searched and verified at one of the following gates:
- Media gate
- ADA entrance on Phillip Fulmer Way closest to Arena Dining
- Gate B
- Gate D
Diaper bags are not a medically necessary item. All diaper bag supplies should be carried in a clear bag.
SEATING
Individuals with questions regarding accessible seating options for basketball games please contact the UT Ticket Office 1 (800) 332 –VOLS or 865-656-1200
