Game Day Guide
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
Data updated: 2025-26 NBA Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at FedExForum.
Arrive on Beale Street
Park downtown and head to Beale Street. Live music starts in the afternoon. Walk the strip and soak in the blues.
Pregame dining
Eat BBQ at Central BBQ or Gus's Fried Chicken. Or grab ribs and a beer at a Beale Street spot.
Doors open
Walk from Beale Street directly into FedExForum. Watch warm-ups and explore the concourse.
Find your seat
Settle in. The Grindhouse crowd gets loud early.
Game time
Memphis fans are among the most passionate in the NBA. The arena is nicknamed 'The Grindhouse' for a reason. Total game time is about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
The BBQ pulled pork sandwich is the must-try arena food item.
Post-game scene
Walk back to Beale Street for live blues music until the early hours. The music doesn't stop.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Games are indoors and climate-controlled, but you'll still be outside for parking and walking to the venue.
October
4.0 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities.
December
5.5 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
January
4.1 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Cool conditions outside. Bring a jacket for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
March
5.7 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Mild conditions outside, a light jacket is enough for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.
April
5.9 inchesFully climate-controlled at ~72°F year-round. Warm conditions outside, light layers for pre/post-game activities. Bring rain gear, above-average precipitation this month.