Tennessee Football Hosts Annual Orange & White Game

Fans can attend the spring scrimmage for free and enjoy pregame festivities in Vol Village.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:38pm

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A fragmented, abstract painting in shades of orange, white, and blue, capturing the energy and motion of a Tennessee Football game through overlapping geometric shapes and planes.Tennessee Football's annual Orange & White Game showcases the team's progress through a cubist, geometric lens.Knoxville Today

Tennessee Football will wrap up its spring training camp with the annual Orange & White Game on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. ET in Neyland Stadium. The free event will feature general admission seating in the lower bowl, a radio broadcast, and a variety of pregame activities in the Vol Village fan zone starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Why it matters

The Orange & White Game is a long-standing Tennessee football tradition that gives fans an early preview of the team ahead of the upcoming season. It also serves as a celebration of the program and an opportunity for the community to come together before summer break.

The details

Admission to the Orange & White Game is free for all fans, who can claim tickets online. The south endzone will be closed due to ongoing stadium construction, but the lower bowl will be open for general admission seating. Parking lots will open at 7:00 a.m. ET, with free options available. The pregame Vol Village festivities will feature live music, food trucks, sponsor activations, and an appearance by the Spirit Squad and former player Sterl The Pearl.

  • The Orange & White Game will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
  • Vol Village will open at 10:30 a.m. ET on game day.

The players

Tennessee Football

The University of Tennessee's Division I football program, which competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Smokey XII

The latest in the line of Tennessee's beloved Bluetick Coonhound mascots, who will make their debut at the 2026 Orange & White Game.

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What’s next

Fans are encouraged to claim their free tickets online and arrive early to enjoy the pregame festivities in Vol Village before the start of the Orange & White Game.

The takeaway

The annual Orange & White Game is a cherished tradition that allows Tennessee football fans to get an early glimpse of the team and celebrate the program's rich history and community spirit.