Knoxville, Tenn.–Thunder rolled through Rocky Top Wednesday morning, as legendary performer Garth Brooks announced he is playing a concert at Neyland Stadium on Saturday night, Nov. 16. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT.
“Hosting Garth Brooks as the University of Tennessee celebrates its 225th anniversary is extra special,” said Chancellor Donde Plowman. “This is a tremendous event, not just for UT, but for Knoxville and the surrounding communities as well. We are excited to work with our community partners to host one of the best-selling musical artists of all time at the best stadium in the country.”
This spectacular show—part of the ongoing Garth Brooks Stadium Tour—by one of the world’s best-selling musical artists of all-time will take place rain or shine in the University of Tennessee’s historic football venue that boasts a capacity of 102,455. It will be the first concert at Neyland Stadium in 16 years and just the third in the venue’s nearly 100-year history.
“This is an incredibly special opportunity for the University of Tennessee to host an event of this magnitude,” UT Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer said. “I’m grateful to Garth Brooks and his team for working with us to host what is going to be an epic night in Neyland Stadium.
“I know we’ll have a packed house, and ‘The Third Saturday in November’ will go down as a can’t-miss spectacle that fans will never forget.”
The University of Tennessee is hosting the concert with support from Visit Knoxville.
“Visit Knoxville is thrilled to partner with the University of Tennessee for this epic event,” Visit Knoxville President Kim Bumpas said. “Garth Brooks is one of the greatest performers of all-time, and Knoxville has hosted him from the beginning of his storied career. To bring him back to one of the most iconic college sports venues in the country is a huge win for Knoxville.”
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime event cost $94.95, including all fees, and can only be purchased via Ticketmaster through one of the following three methods:
- Online via Ticketmaster.com/GarthBrooks
- Charge by phone on the Ticketmaster “Garth Brooks Line” – 1-877-654-2784
- Via the Ticketmaster App, which can be downloaded on a mobile device
Sales begin on Friday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT.
Due to the expected intense ticket demand for this show, it is vitally important for fans to create a Ticketmaster account before the on-sale date of Sept. 13. This will ensure a quicker purchasing experience. Fans are encouraged to visit Ticketmaster.com/GarthBrooks and click on “Insider Tips” to create an account. Fans who already have an existing Ticketmaster account are urged to log in and update their information, such as address and credit card number.
Ticketmaster also offers a “Garth Smart Queue,” or virtual waiting room, feature that goes live one hour before the on-sale time. For information Garth’s Smart Queue, visit the Ticketmaster website.
There is an eight-ticket limit per account, and attendees of all ages must have a ticket. All seats are reserved, and staging will be in-the-round (the entire stadium will be sold, including field-level seats).