University of Tennessee Athletics
NCAA First & Second Rounds
TENNESSEE |Â BUFFALOÂ | OREGON | BELMONT
March 19Â & 21Â |Â Thompson-Boling Arena
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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
Recommendations
- Arrive early!
- Enter G10 from the Neyland Drive entrance
- AVOID Neyland and enter 30A and G5/30 entrances off of Phillip Fulmer Way by taking Cumberland Avenue to Phillip Fulmer Way
- AVOID Neyland and take Joe Johnson though campus to Volunteer Blvd
Lady Vol Basketball Parking Permit Holders
- Lady Vol Season Ticket Basketball Parking Permits will not be valid for the 2022 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship
General Public Paid Parking
The following lots have limited parking available for $10 on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2022 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship:
- G-10 (enter from Neyland Drive or Phillip Fulmer Way)
- G3
- G4
- G5-30
- Staff 30-A (enter from Peyton Manning Pass)
Ag Campus FREE Parking
Public Parking
- Parking area is CF (across from Brehm and Food Science)
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. (purple star)
- 2021-22 Shuttle location on the Ag campus is River Dr near Brehm and across from the CF lot (New location)
- Shuttles location at arena is by Arena Dining
- Shuttles begin two-hours priors to tip-off
- Return shuttles run until one-hour post game
- Facial coverings/masks will be required on the Shuttle Buses per federal mandate.
The objective of police is to improve the traffic flow and decrease the time fans spend sitting in traffic. Here are some measures the police utilize:
- Southbound traffic (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 make left hand turn onto Chamique Holdsclaw Drive within 45 minutes of tip off.
- This primarily impacts those permit holders who turn left from Lake Loudoun to access the G10 parking lots from Phillip Fulmer Way and those who choose to enter 30A or G5/30 entrances from Phillip Fulmer Way.
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 are no pass-out checks (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- Gate C - 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 Joe Johnson Drive directly in front of the Pendergrass Library.
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)
- Area 5 (enter off Phillip Fulmer Way/Tee Martin Drive)
- 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
Text Message Assistance
Text VOLS to 69050 with your seat location and issue.
