Tennessee baseball is committed to providing Vol Nation with an unparalleled gameday experience and to building one of the nation’s finest college baseball venues, home of the 2024 National Champions. While our original aim was to unveil this experience for the 2025 season, ongoing renovations will continue until 2026.
“Our staff and I appreciate Vol Nation for all the support we’ve received, specifically from our fans who have created one of the best home-field advantages in college baseball”, Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello said. “The ongoing updates to Lindsey Nelson Stadium will only enhance the incredible environment established on Rocky Top for our passionate supporters who deserve a first-class facility that stands among the best in the country. While we all wish these updates could be completed by the start of next season, we understand the in-depth process required to complete a project of this magnitude and the challenges that come with it.”
We are dedicated to transparency and want to keep you updated on the significant renovations taking place at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Despite facing unexpected challenges, we are making steady progress and are unwavering in our goal to elevate the fan experience.
Construction is well underway, and while we’ve faced some unexpected challenges, we remain dedicated to enhancing the fan experience.
“We are enthusiastic about offering a world-class experience for the best fans in the country once the renovations at Lindsey Nelson Stadium are complete,” stated Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White. “We deeply appreciate our fans’ patience and understanding as we navigate through the construction process.”
Despite these hurdles, we are excited and pleased to share what project components will be ready for the 2025 season:
- NEW: 4 seat tabletop units (4Topps) along the right field line
- NEW: Additional chairback seats under a new mezzanine level
- NEW: Permanent net system
- NEW: Left field bar on main concourse (behind the current 4Topps section)
- NEW: Right field student section
- NEW: 1st Baseline restrooms and concessions
- Renovated restrooms on main concourse behind home plate
- Enhanced seating behind home plate (brand new cushioned MVP style seats; these seats will increase in price with access to the MVP room and those amenities in 2026)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What construction challenges have occurred?
- The project team encountered several issues and unforeseen conditions associated with stadium site work and the relocation of surrounding utilities. The project requires a series of significant and complicated utility relocations, which often necessitate additional processes, including local utility review and approval. The relocation of utilities must be completed prior to completing several other aspects and milestones of the project, such as the placement of foundations and erection of steel for the new third-level club and suites.
Will Pat Head Summitt Street remain closed?
- During the 2025 season, Pat Head Summitt Street will remain closed to vehicular traffic. The general contractor will use most of the street as “lay down space” for the continued construction along the stadium’s east side. The street will have a pedestrian pathway connecting foot traffic from the home plate area to Todd Helton Drive.
Will the main entry gate behind home plate be operational?
- Fans will notice construction continuing around the main entry gate of Lindsey Nelson Stadium during the 2025 season. As progress develops on the spaces that will be new in 2026, construction updates will continue to be made throughout the 2025 season.
What construction will be complete for the 2026 season?
- NEW: Home plate entrance and plaza area
- NEW: Third level suites and club space
- NEW: Sound system
- NEW: Kitchen
- NEW: Team merchandise shop and ticket office
- NEW: Player entry corridor
- NEW: 3rd Baseline restrooms and concessions
- Fully completed mezzanine level
- Renovated concessions on main concourse behind home plate
- MVP room expansion
- Multiple elevators
- Permanent LED lighting
