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SEC Stadium Guide
FirstBank Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Vanderbilt Commodores |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN |
| Opened | 1922 |
| Capacity | 40,351 (16th in the SEC) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 525 ft |
Among the 16 SEC stadiums
- Capacity16th largest
- Age4th oldest
- Elevation9th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium
Record74-92since 2001
Win rate44.6%166 games
Biggest win58-0vs Presbyterian, 2012
Latest results here
- W NC State 35-31 Sep 19, 2026
- W Delaware 35-26 Sep 12, 2026
- W Austin Peay 28-9 Sep 5, 2026
- W Kentucky 45-17 Nov 22, 2025
- W Auburn 45-38 Nov 8, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other SEC stadiums
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Bryant-Denny Stadium Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL · 101,821 -
Razorback Stadium Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR · 80,000 -
Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn · Auburn, AL · 87,451 -
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Florida · Gainesville, FL · 88,548 -
Sanford Stadium Georgia · Athens, GA · 92,746 -
Kroger Field Kentucky · Lexington, KY · 61,000 -
Tiger Stadium (LA) LSU · Baton Rouge, LA · 102,321 -
Davis Wade Stadium Mississippi State · Starkville, MS · 61,337 -
Memorial Stadium Missouri · Columbia, MO · 71,168 -
Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) Oklahoma · Norman, OK · 86,112 -
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Ole Miss · Oxford, MS · 64,038 -
Williams-Brice Stadium South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 80,250 -
Neyland Stadium Tennessee · Knoxville, TN · 102,455 -
DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Texas · Austin, TX · 100,119 -
Kyle Field Texas A&M · College Station, TX · 102,733
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FirstBank Stadium: the Vanderbilt home guide
FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, TN is home to Vanderbilt football. It opened in 1922 and seats 40,351, the 16th largest stadium in the SEC, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Vanderbilt is 74-92 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Vanderbilt team hub, the 2026 schedule and the SEC this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Vanderbilt play in?
Vanderbilt plays home games at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, TN.
What is the capacity of FirstBank Stadium?
FirstBank Stadium holds 40,351, the 16th largest in the SEC. It opened in 1922 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Vanderbilt's record at FirstBank Stadium?
Vanderbilt is 74-92 in 166 games at FirstBank Stadium since 2001 (44.6% wins). The biggest win in that span was 58-0 over Presbyterian in 2012.