Football Service Options
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Effective Monday, August 29, 2022, reduced service schedules went into effect on some KAT bus routes. Click here for more information.Reduced Service Schedules in Effect
FAQs
Every year, hundreds of Vols fans use public transit to get to the game and back home. KAT currently offers several options for passengers to enjoy football games at Neyland Stadium in a way that’s safe, easy and affordable.
KAT’s Passenger Playbook
To help fans get to games using regular bus service, Knoxville Area Transit has created Passenger Playbooks: special color-coded cheat sheets to get to and from the game using five key routes. The special ‘Passenger Playbooks’ include information on travel time, where to catch the bus along the route, cost, and how to get back after the game.
Passenger Playbooks have been created for routes along the following corridors (click on each one for detailed information):
All routes connect over to Cumberland, putting fans just two blocks from the stadium.
PLEASE NOTE: The last trip on these routes depart at 11:15 p.m., except for Route 20: Central Street which has a final trip at 9:15 p.m.
Cost of the Rides: Day Passes
For passengers going to Vols games, KAT recommends:
- Day Pass: The $2 pass ($1 for seniors 65 and older, persons with disabilities, and students age 18 and under with proper ID) provides unlimited rides all day on all bus routes. These can be purchased on the bus with cash only (having exact change is recommended).
For more information or to get help organizing your trip to the game, use our official app, Transit. Download it FREE in your app store today! You can also use our Google Trip Planner or call 865-637-3000 for more assistance.
Football Shuttle Service
KAT provides shuttle service to all Saturday University of Tennessee home football games during the regular fall football season. If you need more information, please call 865-637-3000.
To avoid last-minute issues, we recommend passengers buy their game day passes at the Knoxville Station Customer Service Counter, 301 Church Avenue, prior to the game (open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Passes are available for purchase starting the week prior to game day.
Home Games in 2023
Football Shuttle Routes
ROUTE 51A
Civic Coliseum
Additional charge for parking.
Shuttles run continuously beginning 3 hours before kickoff. Wristbands are available at the Civic Coliseum beginning 3 hours before kickoff. Service back to the Civic Coliseum starts at the beginning of the 4th quarter and continues for approximately 60 minutes after the game.
ROUTE 51D
Old City
Additional charge for parking.
Shuttles depart from 200 E Jackson Avenue (in front of Barley’s) beginning 3 hours before kickoff and run continuously until game time. Wristbands are available at the departure point beginning 3 hours before kickoff. Return service starts at the beginning of the 4th quarter and continues for approximately 60 minutes after the game.
Market Square / Krutch Park
No charge for parking at State Street or Market Square Garages. Additional charge for parking in other locations.
Shuttles depart from Krutch Park on Clinch Avenue beginning 3 hours prior to kickoff and running continuously until game time. Wristbands are available at the departure point beginning 3 hours before kickoff. Return service starts at the beginning of the 4th quarter and continues for approximately 60 minutes after the game.
Farragut High Parking Lot
No charge for parking.
Shuttles begin 3 hours before kickoff and leave approximately every 20 minutes. Final trip departs from Farragut High School 1 hour before kickoff. Wristbands are available at Farragut High School beginning 3 hours before kickoff. Return service starts at the beginning of 4th quarter and continues for approximately 60 minutes after the game.
Game Day Detours & Delays
Saturday UT Football Home Game Detours
On Saturdays when UT has a home football game, the routes listed below are scheduled to go on detour at the end of each football game. EXACT TIMING IS TO BE DETERMINED based on the scheduled game time, how long the game lasts, when Knoxville Police Department closes down roads and game day traffic.
- Outbound: From Knoxville Station, left on Church, left on Hall of Fame, left on Summit Hill onto Western to regular route
- Inbound: From Western continue onto Summit Hill, right on Hall of Fame, right on Church into Knoxville Station
- Outbound: From Church, left on Gay, right on Cumberland, left onto Henley to regular route
- Inbound: From Henley, right on Main, left on State, right on Church into Knoxville Station
Route 42: Fort Sanders/ UT Hospital
- Outbound: From Church, left on Gay, right on Cumberland, left onto US 129/Alcoa Hwy
- Inbound: From Cumberland, continue straight onto into Main, left on State, right on Church into Knoxville Station
- Outbound: From Church, left on Gay, right on Cumberland, left onto Henley to regular route
- Inbound: From Henley, right on Main, left on State, right on Church into Knoxville Station
*Other routes may be affected if KPD shuts down additional roads.
It is possible these detours may begin earlier if KPD needs to shut down roads due to traffic or other safety concerns. This is especially likely on rivalry game days when we play Florida, Alabama and Kentucky.
Game Day Delays
Please expect delays due to game day traffic on our fixed route service, especially on Route 11: Kingston Pike. We recommend you plan ahead and leave early for your destination. We also recommend you download our free app, Transit, to track your bus in real time.
For any questions, please call 865-637-3000.
*Please Note: Trolleys do not run on Saturdays when there is a UT home football game or on Sundays.