Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The University of Tennessee is “preserving” Neyland Stadium’s name through a partnership with Pilot Flying J.
University of Tennessee Athletics making the announcement Tuesday morning, billing the change as a “preservation partnership.”
“This will always be Neyland Stadium. Is now, always has been, always will be,” said UT Athletics Director Danny White in a video posted Tuesday on “X,” formerly Twitter. “Pilot can be a huge part of preserving that and then help us reinvest in our fan experience to make sure that it stays Neyland Stadium for decades to come.”
White added that the extra funding from the partnership will be going right back into the stadium, promising changes centered on improving the fan experience.
“Through this partnership, we will preserve the legacy of Neyland while also investing in its future to create exceptional experiences for generations to come,” Pilot CEO Adam Wright said. “We look forward to seeing you out here as we cheer on the Vols in Neyland.”
The sponsorship deal inked between Pilot and University of Tennessee Athletics is slated to be in force for at least the next 20 years.
While the deal will not change the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field, the stadium as a whole will be known as Neyland Stadium. Home of the Vols. Proudly preserved by Pilot.
