Tennessee announces schedule for the 2025 baseball season.
Tennessee announced its 2025 baseball schedule on Thursday. The Vols enter the 2025 season after winning the national championship, the SEC Tournament and the SEC regular-season title in 2024.
2025 will be the eighth season for the Vols under head coach Tony Vitello.
Tennessee will open its upcoming campaign on Feb. 14, 2025 versus Hofstra at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
The Vols will also host UNC Asheville, Samford, North Alabama, Radford, Xavier, St. Bonaventure, West Georgia, East Tennessee State, Queens, Tennessee Tech, Bellarmine, Lipscomb, Northern Kentucky, Indiana State and Belmont in nonconference play at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Tennessee, Texas A&M, Arizona, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and Rice will make up the field. The Astros Foundation College Classic will be contested Feb. 28-March 2, 2025.
The Vols will play Oklahoma State on Feb. 28, while facing Rice on March 1 and Arizona on March 2.
Tennessee’s entire 2025 baseball schedule, including SEC games, can be viewed here.
Watch Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello celebrate the Vols’ touchdown at Vanderbilt.
The 2024 regular-season ended on Saturday for No. 8 Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC). Tennessee awaits its College Football Playoff seeding in the inaugural 12-team format.
The Vols defeated Vanderbilt (6-6, 3-5 SEC), 36-23, on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
A pair of national championship college baseball head coaches were on their respective sidelines during the in-state matchup.
Vanderbilt head coach Tim Corbin wore a Diego Pavia football jersey on the Commodores’ sideline, while Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello supported the Vols on the visiting sideline.
2025 infielder prospect Ethan Moore flipped his commitment to Tennessee baseball and head coach Tony Vitello.
Moore was committed to Louisville since 2022. He flipped his commitment after taking an official visit when the Vols hosted Kentucky in football on Nov. 2.
The 6-foot, 190-pound switch-hitting shortstop is from Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois.
Moore ranks as the No. 106 overall prospect in the nation and No. 9 in Illinois.
Tennessee has 24 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class, according to Perfect Game. The Vols signed the top-rated recruiting class in college baseball in 2024.
2026 catcher prospect Sean Dunlap commits to Tennessee baseball.
2026 catcher prospect Sean Dunlap committed to Tennessee baseball and Tony Vitello on Friday.
“I’m blessed to announce my academic and athletic career to the University of Tennessee,” Dunlap announced.
Dunlap committed to the Vols over Indiana, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Mississippi State, Indiana and others. He officially visited Tennessee on Nov. 2 for the Kentucky game.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound catcher prospect is from Crown Point High School in Crown Point, Indiana.
Dunlap also plays outfield. He bats right-handed and throws right-handed.
Tennessee has 20 commitments in its 2026 recruiting class, according to Perfect Game. The Vols signed the top-rated recruiting class in college baseball in 2024.
Tennessee and Tony Vitello finish with No. 1 baseball recruiting class in 2024.
Tennessee baseball’s 2024 recruiting class ranks No. 1 overall, according to Perfect Game.
Tennessee recorded its seventh top 10 recruiting class since Perfect Game started rankings in 2011. The Vols also recorded a first No. 1 overall class under eighth-year head coach Tony Vitello.
Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting class has 24 commitments, including seven top 100 prospects.
The Vols won the College World Series for the first time in program history in 2024. Tennessee defeated Texas A&M, 2-1, in a three-game series.
Vitello guided the Vols to College World Series appearances in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Tennessee also won the Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular-season championships in 2022 and 2024.
Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White announced a contract extension for Vitello on Friday. Vitello’s extension is for five years through June 30, 2029.
“Tony and his staff have developed the country’s top baseball program, and we are excited to announce this long-term extension to keep Tony on Rocky Top,” White said. “As an athletics department, we aim to lead the way in college sports, and Tony has created a baseball program that sets the standard across the entire sport.
“The on-field results in the nation’s best conference are unmatched, and the enthusiasm he has brought to Vol Nation has been incredible to witness.”
Tennessee baseball will play two fall exhibition games in 2024.
Tennessee won its first baseball national championship in school history during the 2024 season.
Tony Vitello enters his eighth season as the Vols’ head coach. He also guided Tennessee to three College World Series appearances, two Southeastern Conference Tournament championships and two SEC regular-season titles.
The Vols will play Western Kentucky on Oct. 25 at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Milwaukee Brewers Triple-A affiliate Nashville Sounds.
Tennessee will also play Troy on Oct. 27 at Jackson Baseball Stadium, home of the Prospect League’s Jackson Rockabillys, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Game times and ticket information for both games will be announced at a later date.
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello provided an update on construction.
“Our staff and I appreciate Vol nation for all the support we’ve received, specifically from our fans who have created one of the best home-field advantages in college baseball,” Vitello said. “The ongoing updates to Lindsey Nelson Stadium will only enhance the incredible environment established on Rocky Top for our passionate supporters who deserve a first-class facility that stands among the best in the country. While we all wish these updates could be completed by the start of next season, we understand the in-depth process required to complete a project of this magnitude and the challenges that come with it.”
UT press release on additional construction at Lindsey Nelson Stadium:
We are dedicated to transparency and want to keep you updated on the significant renovations taking place at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Despite facing unexpected challenges, we are making steady progress and are unwavering in our goal to elevate the fan experience.
Construction is well underway, and while we’ve faced some unexpected challenges, we remain dedicated to enhancing the fan experience.
“We are enthusiastic about offering a world-class experience for the best fans in the country once the renovations at Lindsey Nelson Stadium are complete,” stated Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White. “We deeply appreciate our fans’ patience and understanding as we navigate through the construction process.”
Despite these hurdles, we are excited and pleased to share what project components will be ready for the 2025 season:
NEW: 4 seat tabletop units (4Topps) along the right field line
NEW: Additional chairback seats under a new mezzanine level
NEW: Permanent net system
NEW: Left field bar on main concourse (behind the current 4Topps section)
NEW: Right field student section
NEW: 1st Baseline restrooms and concessions
Renovated restrooms on main concourse behind home plate
Enhanced seating behind home plate (brand new cushioned MVP style seats; these seats will increase in price with access to the MVP room and those amenities in 2026)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What construction challenges have occurred?
The project team encountered several issues and unforeseen conditions associated with stadium site work and the relocation of surrounding utilities. The project requires a series of significant and complicated utility relocations, which often necessitate additional processes, including local utility review and approval. The relocation of utilities must be completed prior to completing several other aspects and milestones of the project, such as the placement of foundations and erection of steel for the new third-level club and suites.
Will Pat Head Summitt Street remain closed?
During the 2025 season, Pat Head Summitt Street will remain closed to vehicular traffic. The general contractor will use most of the street as “lay down space” for the continued construction along the stadium’s east side. The street will have a pedestrian pathway connecting foot traffic from the home plate area to Todd Helton Drive.
Will the main entry gate behind home plate be operational?
Fans will notice construction continuing around the main entry gate of Lindsey Nelson Stadium during the 2025 season. As progress develops on the spaces that will be new in 2026, construction updates will continue to be made throughout the 2025 season.
What construction will be complete for the 2026 season?
NEW: Home plate entrance and plaza area
NEW: Third level suites and club space
NEW: Sound system
NEW: Kitchen
NEW: Team merchandise shop and ticket office
NEW: Player entry corridor
NEW: 3rd Baseline restrooms and concessions
Fully completed mezzanine level
Renovated concessions on main concourse behind home plate
On Tuesday, Vitello was named national coach of the year by D1Baseball. He has earned three national coach of the year awards after winning the College World Series.
Vitello has now earned six national coaching honors during his tenure with the Vols.
Tennessee also won the Southeastern Conference East division, the SEC regular-season championship and the SEC Tournament in 2024. The Vols were the first No. 1 overall seed to win the College World Series since Miami in 1999.
