* VANDERBILT STAFF WILL MAKE THE FINAL DECISION ON ANY QUESTIONABLE ITEMS.

* Please note that even items received at a Vanderbilt-sponsored game day event (Alumni Tailgate, Parents Weekend, etc.) are subject to the same standards and will be denied access if it is determined to be a prohibited item.

Alcohol – Fans may not bring outside alcohol into any athletic facility.

Animals – No animals of any kind are permitted inside Hawkins Field except for service animals. Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.

Bags/Purses – Hawkins Field follows the SEC’s Clear Bag Policy. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to:

• Backpacks (including clear backpacks)
• Binocular cases
• Briefcases
• Camera bags
• Cinch/drawstring bags
• Computer bags
• Coolers
• Diaper bags
• Fanny packs
• Luggage of any kind
• Mesh bags
• Printed pattern plastic bags
• Purses
• Tinted bags
• Any bag larger than the permissible size

Banners/Flags/Signage – No unauthorized banners, signs, or flags may be brought into Hawkins Field. All items are subject to approval by Vanderbilt staff and must follow the guidelines in the Vanderbilt and SEC Code of Conduct. 

Cameras – No spectator cameras with lenses over six inches (6”) long will be permitted. The use of flash is prohibited.

Carry-In Items – Spectators are not permitted to bring any food or beverage containers into the facility. Bottles, coolers, and containers of any kind are prohibited. 

Medical Bag Checks – Fans who need to bring in a medical bag will need to have their bag checked. Medical bag check will be available at every entry point.

Noisemakers – No items that produce loud noises (air horns, whistles, etc.) are allowed in accordance with SEC regulations.

Outside Food and Beverage – Fans are not permitted to bring in any outside food or beverage containers.

Outside Sporting Equipment, including but not limited to footballs, beach balls, etc, are not permitted.

Radios – Radios are allowed only if they do not interfere with other guests’ enjoyment of the game. 

Seatbacks/Seat Cushions – Seatbacks or seat cushions larger than a single seat are not allowed inside Hawkins Field. 

Selfie Sticks – All selfie sticks are prohibited.

Strollers – Strollers are not allowed inside and must not be left at the gates.

Tobacco – No smoking is permitted inside, including all areas inside and outside of the gates. Electronic and smokeless cigarettes are also prohibited. Vanderbilt University is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on campus, including University residence halls and Greek chapter houses, and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas. There are no designated smoking areas.

Umbrellas – Umbrellas are not permitted in Hawkins Field.

Video Recorders – All video recorders are prohibited. 

Weapons – Weapons of any kind, including guns, knives, pocket knives, explosive devices, etc. are not permitted in Hawkins Field. Attempting to bring weapons of any kind will result in immediate arrest. 

ADA Accessible Parking

Accessible Parking – Game day ADA parking is available in the 25th Avenue Garage.

• ADA parking is available in the corners of the garage near the elevators. Shuttle service will run from the garage to Hawkins Field once gates open, 90 minutes prior to first pitch. This will resume post-game.
• Do not park in spaces marked as “reserved”.
• Tailgating is not permitted in the garage.
• 25^th Avenue Garage has a clearance of 6’10” and cannot accommodate oversized/high clearance vehicles.

Ticket Office Hours

During the week, the ticket office is open during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. CT) inside the McGugin Center (2601 Jess Neely Drive, Nashville, TN 37212). 

On game days, the McGugin Center ticket office opens 2 hours prior to first pitch.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be given after tickets are purchased. 

Vanderbilt University Faculty/Staff Tickets

Vanderbilt University Student Tickets

Group Tickets

For more detailed ticket information, please call (615) 322-4653, or visit the Vanderbilt Ticket Office webpage.

Player Pass List

Guests on the player pass list for the visiting team may pick up their tickets at the McGugin Center Located on Jess Neely Dr. If the visiting team has digital tickets, please make sure to have your tickets downloaded before entering the stadium. 

ADA Accessible Seating

Accessible seating is available, but limited. Please contact the ticket office at 615. 322.–4653 in advance to make arrangements. 

Student Ticketing

All Vanderbilt students (enrolled undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students) have access to a free student ticket account and free tickets.

Students must claim a ticket prior to each home game. Click here for more student ticket information!

Fans have the opportunity to donate any of their unused tickets to local organizations and families. Unused tickets may be donated in advance of the game to Vet Tix, serving Veterans and their families.

To learn more, click here.

Road Closures (Updated Feb. 1, 2026)

Progress on Vandy United facility projects is underway. We appreciate your patience when visiting Hawkins Field. Please abide by posted signage and avoid closed construction areas on game days.

Road Closures

• Jess Neely Drive is closed to all vehicular traffic.

Please abide by signage and avoid construction areas on game days. In addition, fans are encouraged to check their “Know Before You Go” emails as well as social media channels as progress continues on the facility projects. 

It is our goal to make your visit to the Vanderbilt University campus as pleasant and as safe as possible. Click here to learn more about Vandy United. 

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning is available for fans to view online and on their mobile device by clicking here during the event in progress. 

Concessions

A variety of concessions are offered at each home game. Concession stands are cashless and accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.  Click here to learn more about concessions. 

Merchandise & Apparel

Due to construction, the bookstore pop-up trailer will now be located on the concourse down the left field line (closer to the Memorial Gym ramp). The store offers VandyBoys hats, t-shirts and more!

First Aid

First Aid – LifeFlight is stationed in the outfield and at the First Aid room on the infield concourse. If you need assistance, Guest Services or Vanderbilt staff can contact LifeFlight.

Lost & Found 

Valuable items are secured by Vanderbilt Police. If realized during the game, find a guest services member to inquire. Following the game, please call VUPD at (615) 322-2745 to follow up on a lost item.

Lost Persons

 If you are separated from your family or child, please alert the nearest guest services staff, security, or Vanderbilt Athletics staff immediately. 

Security

Any uniformed police officer, security officer, guest services member, or Vanderbilt Athletics staff member are available throughout the venue to provide assistance during the game.

Sensory Room

Furthering Vanderbilt’s commitment to creating an inclusive game day experience for everyone, a sensory room has been added inside the First Aid room located by Section Q on the concourse. The room can accommodate three-to-four guests at a time and has interactive boards as well as sensory bags and noise canceling headphones available on request. A sensory trained guest services team member staffs the room (outside the door) and uses their best judgment on the time allotted for guests to use the room.| Map

Additional Guidelines

• Dates and times on game tickets are subject to change. 
• Vanderbilt University policies and state and federal laws will be in effect. 
• Profanity and abusive language are highly discouraged during athletic contests. Guests using profanity or abusive language towards student-athletes, coaches, officials, staff or fellow spectators may have their ticket revoked and be removed from the venue.
• Throwing items onto the playing surface or directly at fellow spectators will not be tolerated and is grounds for removal from the venue. 
• Unauthorized persons entering the playing surface will be removed from the venue and arrested. 
• Failure to adhere to rules may prevent admission, cause removal from an event, and jeopardize the violator’s attendance at future Vanderbilt Athletics events, including forfeiture of season tickets and the opportunity to purchase single-game tickets.