The best sports bar near Neyland Stadium is one that shows the Vols and every other game your group wants, has room when it gets packed, and gets you a drink fast. That's Big Orange Bar at 2126 Forest Ave in Fort Sanders, five minutes from the stadium. We have 20+ TVs inside and on the patio, seating for about 72 people outside, and no cover charge.
Watch two games at once, or five
Most groups don't agree on one game. With more than 20 TVs across the bar and the patio, you don't have to pick. Half your table can watch the Vols while the other half follows another game.
On Sundays we run NFL Sunday Ticket, so every out-of-market NFL game is on. Saturdays are for the Vols and the rest of college football. We also show UFC fights. See what's on each day of the week.
Inside or on the patio
Inside holds 40 people. That fills up fast on a big Saturday, so the patio matters. It seats about 72 people, has its own TVs, and has cornhole and other games for halftime and the hours before kickoff.
For the biggest home games, like Alabama, come early and expect a line.
What groups order
Buckets are the group order. Pick six cans and mix them however you like: domestics, Mexican beers, craft and IPA, or a bucket of canned cocktails like High Noon and NÜTRL. See every bucket on the menu.
For shots, most are $6 and Fireball is $3, a price that's hard to beat near campus. We also pour bomb shots, including the Vol Bomb.
Wings are what people come back for. Boneless or breaded bone-in, with 13 sauces to choose from. The house favorite is Boom Boom. For the rest of the bar, we have more than 75 cocktails, pours and shots.
Daily specials from 1PM to 7PM
Every weekday comes with a deal:
- Monday$5 margaritas and 25% off appetizers
- TuesdayTwo Vol Lagers for $6 when you wear orange
- Wednesday$2 off wings and $5 off a bottle of wine
- ThursdayBomb shots for $8
- FridayA hot dog and 16 oz domestic for $8
Check this week's daily specials before you head over.
More than game day
There's no cover charge, ever. Walk in and watch.
Every Wednesday is trivia night. The top three teams win $50, $25 and $10 gift cards to spend on food and drinks at the bar. On other nights, it's the games, good music and people who came to watch them.
No long waits
We take pride in getting to you quickly. Our staff is focused on keeping lines short, even when the place is full, so you spend the game watching it and not waiting for a drink.
Find us
Big Orange Bar is at 2126 Forest Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916, five minutes from Neyland Stadium. We're open 1PM to 1AM Monday through Thursday, 1PM to 3AM Friday and Saturday, and 1PM to 10PM Sunday. Get directions and hours or call (865) 357-0676.
FAQ
Is there a sports bar near UT and Neyland Stadium?
Yes. Big Orange Bar is at 2126 Forest Ave in Fort Sanders, five minutes from Neyland Stadium. It's a Vols sports bar with 20+ TVs, a patio and a full kitchen open until close.
What sports bar near campus is showing the fight tonight?
Big Orange Bar shows UFC fights, with no cover charge. We don't carry boxing yet. Call (865) 357-0676 to confirm tonight's fight is on.
Is there a cover charge at Big Orange Bar?
No. There's no fee to come in, on game days or any other day.
What should I wear to a sports bar on game day?
Wear orange. It's the color of the room on Saturdays, and on Tuesdays it gets you two Vol Lagers for $6.
Bring the whole group
If you want the Vols, every other game and room for your whole group, come see us. Go Vols.