Welcome to Nashville

The Vanderbilt Commodores are proud to call Nashville home. We will be celebrating 150 years as a university this year and encourage you to learn more about what’s going on right here on campus and in the city.

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

On this site you’ll find information about the sports teams we offer, opportunities for kids to partake in activities, and the ability to sign up for emails so relevant information is sent straight to you.

We’ll have special offers – just for you – and welcome your family to be part of ours! Welcome to the neighborhood, NextDORE Neighbor.

Scroll through the page for information on events, fun facts, and other details. See below for a special video!

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Did You Know Facts

Founding Member

Vanderbilt was a founding member of the SEC in 1933.

FirstBank Stadium

Built in 1922, FirstBank Stadium (then Dudley Field) was the first football stadium built in the South.

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Perry Wallace

Vanderbilt’s Perry Wallace was the first Black basketball player in SEC history. Perry Wallace Way extends through the Vanderbilt campus from West End Ave. to Blakemore Ave.

National Championships

Vanderbilt athletic teams have won five national championships.

“It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.”

The most influential sportswriter in history, Grantland Rice, played baseball while attending Vanderbilt. Rice coined the phrase, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.”

Why the Commodores?

Vanderbilt’s teams are called the Commodores in honor of the university’s namesake, Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was nicknamed “The Commodore.”

Leading the way

Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Lee is the first woman to lead an SEC Athletic Department.

Memorial Gymnasium

Vanderbilt’s men’s and women’s basketball teams play at Memorial Gymnasium, which opened in 1952 to honor Vanderbilt students killed in World War II.

Event Information

  • Vanderbilt currently has 17 sports, 16 which are actively competing. Volleyball, recently added, will begin competition in 2025. While most of our events are FREE for anyone to attend, we do have a few that require tickets – football, men’s and women’s basketball, and baseball.
  • If you have kids who are 12 years old or younger, you can sign them up for Mr. C’s Kid’s Club. They get swag, free tickets to select events, invitations to special events and more. Click here to learn more.
  • We host “Vandyville” before football games and our kids’ zone is the best! Inflatables, face painting, live music – all free for people to enjoy. Vandyville is also at select basketball games (inside Memorial Gym) and at SEC Saturday baseball games right outside of Hawkins Field. We love offering free fan activities before games when we can. We hope you can join us sometime!
  • Ticket information is listed below, and information can be seasonal depending on where we are during the year. Be sure to sign up here (hyper link to the ticket information form) to learn more about ticket options to your personal preferences!
  • For a full listing of upcoming events, click here.
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Soccer

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Lacrosse

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Men's Tennis

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Men's Cross Country

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Track and Field

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Swimming

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Men's Golf

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Bowling

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Kids Club

Know a little one under 12 years old? Mr. C’s Kids Club is the perfect way for them to show off Vanderbilt spirit. Mr. C’s Kids Club is the official kids club for Vanderbilt Athletics and membership is a must! All kids 12 years of age and under are eligible to become members and can enjoy a variety of exclusive benefits and offers.

Benefits include:

  • Swag Bag: membership card, lanyard, t-shirt, rewards book, lunch box, mood cup, and a welcome letter from Mr. C himself.
  • In addition. there are a variety of exclusive benefits available to members at various home events throughout the year. Honorary lacrosse captains are still available.
  • To learn more about Mr. C’s Kids club, click here https://vucommodores.com/kidsclub/

Gear Up With the Dores

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*Vanderbilt Bookstore is located at 2501 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203*

Vandy United

  • The largest undertaking of its kind in school history, Vandy United represents a bold step for Vanderbilt Athletics. A $300 million investment in student-athletes and athletics programs, the Vandy United Fund will support major facilities and operational enhancements. It will elevate each sport at Vanderbilt, transform the athletics footprint on campus, build the best student-athlete experience in college sports, and create an immersive gameday experience for Commodore Nation.
  • To learn more about Vandy United click here.
  • You can join the action and contribute to the fund! Click here to give.
  • Be sure to view the LIVE construction cam to see what construction is happening in real time!

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