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Largest crowd at a college football game

The current largest crowd at a college football game record is 156,990 people, held by Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech, Battle at Bristol, set on September 10, 2016. Last checked October 12, 2026.

156,990

people

Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech, Battle at Bristol

Bristol, Tennessee, United States, 2016

Holder
Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech, Battle at Bristol
Record
156,990 people
Location
Bristol, Tennessee, United States
Date set
September 10, 2016
Recognized by
NCAA
Last checked
October 12, 2026

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