Regal Stadium Explained

Regal Stadium
Logo Image:File:Regal Stadium.jpg
Fullname:Regal Soccer Stadium
Former Names:Tennessee Soccer Complex (1996-2007)
Address:2317 Stephenson Dr
City:Knoxville, Tennessee
Country:United States
Coordinates:35.9457°N -83.9337°W
Owner:University of Tennessee
Operator:University of Tennessee
Capacity:3,000
Field Shape:80 yard x 120 yard
Surface:Bermuda grass
Opened:August 30, 1996
Tenants:Tennessee Lady Vols (NCAA) (1996-present)
One Knoxville SC (USL League One) (2023-2025)

Regal Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This stadium hosts the Tennessee Lady Volunteers Soccer Team in the NCAA, and One Knoxville SC in USL League One. The stadium is located on the University of Tennessee's campus, adjacent to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, home of the Tennessee Lady Vols Softball Stadium. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 3,000 fans.[1]

The stadium's initial name was the Tennessee Soccer Complex, but was changed to its current name after a donation from Regal Cinemas in 2007.[2]

One Knoxville SC uses this stadium as a temporary venue before the new ground, hosted in Old City in Downtown Knoxville, opens in 2025. The new stadium will also host the Tennessee Smokies, a Double A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.[3]

Opening

Opening day of the facility was August 30, 1996. The Lady Vols played host to the Chattanooga Mocs, where 2,631 saw the game.

Public transportation

The University of Tennessee has gameday buses that travel from the school's agricultural campus to the stadium.

Record attendance

The record attendance at the stadium is when Tennessee Lady Vols hosted then No.1 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in front of 3,042 fans in the 2001 season.[4]

One Knoxville SC achieved their club's attendance record on their home opener against rival Lexington SC in front of 2,512 fans on March 18, 2023.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facilities . 2023-06-21 . University of Tennessee Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: 2011-08-30 . 2011 Tennessee Soccer Media Guide by The University of Tennessee Athletics Department - Issuu . 2023-06-21 . issuu.com . en.
  3. Web site: Reichard . Kevin . 2021-02-01 . Pro soccer could be part of Knoxville ballpark future Ballpark Digest . 2023-06-21 . en-US.
  4. Web site: 'You feel the noise': Tennessee soccer aims to break attendance record at Friday's game . 2023-06-21 . Knoxville News Sentinel . en-US.
  5. Web site: https://twitter.com/OneKnoxSC/status/1637549668648247297?cxt=HHwWgoCz3euv37ktAAAA . 2023-06-21 . Twitter . en.