KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee has released information regarding purchasing alcoholic beverages at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Tennessee also has announced new fan experience enhancements for the 2020 season.
UT press release:
Tennessee softball home games are now underway, and the 2020 season marks the addition of several fan experience enhancements at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
A variety of ticket packages and single-game tickets remain at AllVols.com.
The Lady Vols’ season continues at home this weekend when they host ETSU, Stanford and Toledo for the Tennessee Invitational Friday through Sunday.
Earlier this academic year, Tennessee thoughtfully implemented beer sales at home football, soccer, volleyball, basketball and baseball events with positive results.
In keeping with established protocol at other UTAD venues, sales procedures will remain consistent at softball games:
- A maximum of two alcoholic beverages may be purchased per transaction, and fans are asked to be patient while waiting in line.
- Per Southeastern Conference policy, each alcoholic beverage must be poured into a clear cup upon purchase.
- Alcohol will not be allowed to leave the stadium. Personnel at the gates will ensure that all cups containing alcohol are poured out and empty as patrons exit the venue.
- Regardless of age, everyone will be required to produce a valid photo ID each time alcohol is purchased. Accepted IDs include valid driver’s licenses (cannot be paper), military ID cards, passports, and government-issued photo ID cards.
- Individuals consuming alcohol must be able to produce a valid photo ID at all times.
- Individuals will be ejected from the venue and are subject to prosecution if they pass off alcohol to a minor, attempt to use a fake ID, or are intoxicated.
Beer sales at softball will conclude each game at the middle of the fifth inning. The point of sale for beer at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium is located in the concourse behind the first-base line.
Additionally, in an effort to keep fans safe from foul balls this season, the stadium’s safety netting now extends farther down the first- and third-base lines.
All season long, Tennessee’s “Fan HQ” team is based in the concourse area behind home plate. Fans have the opportunity to win a host of prizes while cheering on the Lady Vols including a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich, queso from Moe’s Southwest Grill and much more.
Additionally, when attendees catch foul balls, they can return them to a member of the event management or fan experience staff in exchange for a Lady Vol branded softball.
Beginning March 20, every SEC series will feature a pre-game Kids’ Corner plus post-game autographs with select members of the team.