Football season has arrived in Nashville! Our hometown heroes, the Tennessee Titans, have eight regular-season home games in 2018, and each one is a reason to celebrate.
Titans 2018 Schedule (Home Games)
- PRESEASON: Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 7:00pm vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- PRESEASON: Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 7:00pm vs. Minnesota Vikings
- Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Noon vs. Houston Texans
- Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Noon vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Sunday, October 14, 2018, at 3:25pm vs. Baltimore Ravens
- Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Noon vs. New England Patriots
- Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 3:05pm vs. New York Jets
- Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 7:20pm vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- TBD TBD vs Washington Redskins
- Sunday, December 30, 2018, at noon vs. Indianapolis Colts
The team offers a wealth of game day information on their site, but here are the top insider tips for a successful game day. Read up, rest up, and Titan Up.
Score Your Tickets
First things first: You’ll need a valid ticket to enter the game. Get yours directly from the Nissan Stadium ticket office either in person at Gate 1 or by calling (615) 565-4200; if you purchase online, note that Ticketmaster is the Titans’ only authorized ticketing partner. You can also buy tickets on game day at the main ticket office or any of the satellite offices around the stadium.
Get There Early
If you’re driving to the game and don’t have a Titans-issued parking pass, your best bet is to park downtown and walk across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. It’s usually easier to rideshare, so make note of the Miller Lite Ride Share Lounge in Lot T. It serves as the designated drop-off and pickup point as well as a sprawling, shaded lounge area with couches, TVs, corn hole, water, and discounted Miller Lites. It’s free and open to public starting two hours before the game and about two hours after the game.
Meanwhile, the massive Titan Up Tailgate, held between Gates 8 and 9, opens three hours before kickoff and features games, discounted beer, and music. This party also hosts the Titans Radio pre-game show and performances from a live band (usually a local act). Be on the lookout for the Titans Blue Crew drumline squad, which bounces around the various tailgates to get fans pumped up.
And if you really want to tailgate in style, Honky Tonk Party Express has a new Titan tailgating option.
Eat Up While You Titan Up
The Titan Up Tailgate features four or five food trucks that rotate from week to week, including favorites like The Grilled Cheeserie, Cousins Maine, and Steaming Goat.
If you’re still hungry after tailgating, the stadium has you covered with concessions on every level. Nissan stepped up its food and beverage offerings thanks to two new hospitality partners: Legends (which serves on the 100 and 600 levels) and Levy’s (which serves to premium seating). Make a mental note that alcohol sales stop at the end of third quarter.
For post-game munchies, at least one food truck lingers at the Miller Lite Ride Share Lounge.
Bring This, Not That
For safety reasons, you can’t bring your regular old tote or leather purse into the game. Nissan Stadium has a strict bag policy, allowing only bags that are either clear (like a vinyl or Ziplock bag) or no larger than 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches (like a small clutch or wristlet). If you show up with a bag that doesn’t meet the requirements, you can rent a locker outside Lot D for a small fee and retrieve your belongings after the game.
Get Social
If you don’t post an Instagram from the game, were you even really there? In between the cold brews and touchdowns, take a walk up the west side ramp to the 600 level for an incredible view of the stadium with the city’s skyline as a backdrop. (Don’t forget the #TitanUp hashtag.)
Celebrate Elsewhere
When you can’t make it to the game, you better be watching on TV—most bars in town will be showing it. Some places serve up extra team spirit: At Acme Feed & Seed, you can order a Titan Up cocktail (vodka, lychee liqueur, white cranberry, Red Bull and a lemon wedge), while Back Alley Diner cooks up a mean Mega Titan Burger with applewood smoked bacon, sautéed mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
