Live rates and availability plotted around the stadium.
2026 home games at Neyland Stadium
Every date links to Knoxville hotels for that weekend, set to check in the night before the game and out the morning after. Kickoff times without a listing get set during the season.
| Date | Opponent | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 53:30 PM ET | vs Furman Paladins | home opener |
| Sat, Sep 197:45 PM ET | vs Kennesaw State Owls | SEC Network |
| Sat, Sep 2612:00 PM ET | vs Texas Longhorns | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Auburn Tigers | |
| Sat, Oct 17 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Kentucky Wildcats | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs LSU Tigers |
The money play
Three moves, in order
Every 2026 home date at Neyland Stadium is already public — there's no announcement to wait for. Lock a free-cancellation room in Downtown Knoxville for the weekends you want while rates are still normal.
The biggest matchups behave like standalone events: hotels fill, minimum-stay rules appear, and discounts close out. Rooms near Neyland Stadium go first, then demand ripples outward through Knoxville.
Plans change and tickets fall through. A free-cancellation room costs nothing to drop before the cutoff. Keep it and you're holding a rate that disappeared weeks ago.
FAQ
What airport do I fly into for Neyland Stadium?
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is the main airport, roughly 25 minutes from the venue by car in normal traffic. Expect longer on game days.
Which neighborhoods are best for a College Football game weekend in Knoxville?
Most visiting fans stay in Downtown Knoxville, Cumberland Avenue (The Strip), Old City or West Knoxville. Downtown Knoxville hotels are a walk to Neyland and the Vol Navy docks but carry 2-night minimums and sell out months ahead, so the fallback is the West Knoxville hotel cluster off Kingston Pike with a rideshare in.
When should I book a hotel for a game at Neyland Stadium?
Book now for any weekend you actually want. The full 2026 schedule is out, and the marquee home dates are the ones hotels reprice first. Grab a free-cancellation rate: if the price drops later you rebook, and if your plans change you cancel free. Waiting only ever helps you on the low-demand games.
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