{{Short description|Soccer stadium in Tennessee}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox venue | name = Regal Soccer Stadium | fullname = Regal Soccer Stadium (2007–present) | former_names = Tennessee Soccer Complex (1996–2007) | logo_image = Tennessee_Lady_Volunteers_logo.svg | logo_size = 30 | image = Regal Stadium.jpg | caption = Front entrance of the stadium, 2011 | type = Soccer-specific stadium | current_use = | address = 2317 Stephenson Drive<br />Knoxville, Tennessee<br />37916 | coordinates = {{coord|35|56|44|N|83|56|1|W|type:landmark_scale:2000|display=inline,title}} | opened = {{start date and age|August 30, 1996}} | parking = 700 | owner = University of Tennessee | operator = Univ. of Tennessee Athletics | capacity = 3,000 | record_attendance = 3,499 (Auburn, October 13th, 2024) | dimensions = 80 yard x 120 yard | surface = Bermuda grass | cost = $5.4 million | tenants = {{plainlist| * Tennessee Lady Vols (NCAA) (1996–present) * One Knoxville SC (USL1) (2023–2024) }} | website = {{URL|https://utsports.com/facilities/regal-soccer-stadium/16|utsports.com/regal-soccer-stadium}} }} '''Regal Soccer Stadium''' is a soccer-specific stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. This stadium hosts the Tennessee Lady Volunteers soccer team in the NCAA.The stadium is located on the University of Tennessee's campus, adjacent to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, home of the Tennessee Lady Vols Softball team. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 3,000 fans.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facilities |url=https://utsports.com/facilities/regal-soccer-stadium/16 |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-08-30 |title=2011 Tennessee Soccer Media Guide by The University of Tennessee Athletics Department - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/utad/docs/whole_2011_media_guide_pdf |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}</ref>
One Knoxville SC used this stadium as a temporary venue for the 2023 and 2024 seasons before the new ground, Covenant Health Park, hosted in Old City in Downtown Knoxville, opened in 2025. The new stadium also hosts the Knoxville Smokies, a Double A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reichard |first=Kevin |date=2021-02-01 |title=Pro soccer could be part of Knoxville ballpark future {{!}} Ballpark Digest |url=https://ballparkdigest.com/2021/01/31/pro-soccer-could-be-part-of-knoxville-ballpark-future/ |access-date=2023-06-21 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facilities |url=https://utsports.com/facilities/regal-soccer-stadium/16 |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
== Public transportation == The University of Tennessee has gameday buses that travel from the school's agricultural campus to the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Keenan |title=Knoxville's pro soccer team plays at UT's Regal Stadium this season. Five things to know |url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2023/03/16/one-knoxville-soccer-games-played-at-ut-regal-soccer-stadium-2023/70011753007/ |access-date=2025-06-14 |website=Knoxville News Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Record attendance == The record attendance at the stadium is when the Tennessee Lady Vols hosted the Auburn Tigers for their senior night for the 2024 season. 3,499 fans saw the then 14th ranked Auburn Tigers beat the Tennessee Vols 3-2.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Soccer Drops Match to #9/14 Auburn, 3-2 |url=https://utsports.com/news/2024/10/13/tennessee-soccer-drops-match-to-9-14-auburn-3-2 |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref>
The old record attendance for over 23 years 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title='You feel the noise': Tennessee soccer aims to break attendance record at Friday's game |url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2021/10/13/tennessee-soccer-aims-break-attendance-record-vs-mississippi-state/8439664002/ |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=Knoxville News Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref>
One Knoxville SC achieved their then club's attendance record on their home opener against rival Lexington SC in front of 2,512 fans on March 18, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=OneKnoxSC/status/1637549668648247297|url=https://twitter.com/OneKnoxSC/status/1637549668648247297?cxt=HHwWgoCz3euv37ktAAAA |access-date=2023-06-21 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>
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Category:College soccer venues in the United States Category:One Knoxville SC Category:Tennessee Lady Volunteers soccer Category:Tennessee Volunteers sports venues Category:USL League One stadiums Category:Soccer venues in Tennessee Category:Sports venues completed in 1996 Category:1996 establishments in Tennessee