# Nashville Predators: Bridgestone Arena Game Day Guide > Prices, parking, seating and transit for NHL games at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. All figures are for the 2025-26 and were last updated 2026-03-21. Source: https://visityourteam.com/nhl/predators League: NHL | Division: Central Data source: VisitYourTeam editorial ## Venue | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Name | Bridgestone Arena | | Location | Nashville, TN | | Capacity | 17,159 | | Surface | Ice | | Roof | Indoor | | Opened | 1996 | | Coordinates | 36.1592, -86.7785 | | Official site | https://www.bridgestonearena.com | ## Game Day Cost Cheapest realistic single-person game day at Bridgestone Arena: **$49** ($35 ticket + $2 parking + $7 food + $5 drink). | Category | Lowest price | | --- | --- | | Ticket | $35 | | Parking | $2 | | Food item | $7 | | Drink | $5 | ### Ticket tiers | Tier | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Upper Level (300-Level) | $35 | Upper deck with full-rink views, home to some of the loudest fans in the NHL | | Club Level (200-Level) | $100 | Premium mid-level seats with lounge access, wider seating, and views of Broadway from the club | | Lower Bowl Corners (100-Level) | $125 | Corner lower bowl close to the ice with great views of board battles and net-front action | | Lower Bowl Center (100-Level) | $195 | Center ice lower bowl with ideal sightlines in the loudest arena in the NHL | | Glass Seats | $375 | Behind the glass at ice level, the catfish, the chants, and the hits at maximum intensity | ### Concession prices | Item | Category | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | Hot Dog | Classic | $7 | | Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders | Regional | $15 | | Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich | Regional | $14 | | Meat & Three Plate | Regional | $14 | | Loaded Nachos | Classic | $13 | | Cheeseburger | Classic | $12 | | Biscuit Sandwich | Regional | $10 | | Pizza Slice | Classic | $9 | | Yazoo Brewing Draft | Beer | $14 | | Domestic Beer | Beer | $11 | | Jack & Coke | Cocktail | $14 | | Hard Seltzer | Cocktail | $13 | | Soft Drink | Non-Alcoholic | $6 | | Water Bottle | Non-Alcoholic | $5 | ## Parking Bridgestone Arena is in downtown Nashville on Lower Broadway. Walk to Nashville's famous honky-tonks and bars for pregame. WeGo buses serve downtown. Garages $15-25. | Lot | Price | Distance | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bridgestone Arena Lots | $25 | 0.1-0.3 miles | Official lots at Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville on Broadway. | | Downtown Nashville Garages | $15 | 0.2-0.5 miles | Multiple garages in downtown Nashville. Walk down Broadway to the arena. | | WeGo Public Transit | $2 | 0.2 miles from stop | WeGo (Nashville MTA) buses serve downtown. Music City Star commuter rail to Riverfront Station for game-day service. | ### Parking tips - If staying downtown, skip the car entirely. Broadway is walkable to the arena. - Music City Center Garage is the best value, large, well-lit, and a short walk to Broadway. - Pre-book parking online for sold-out games. Downtown Nashville fills up on weekends regardless of hockey. - Post-game, Broadway traffic is heavy. Park north of the arena for easier exit toward I-65. - Rideshare pickup is on 5th Avenue. Walk a block from Broadway for faster pickup and lower surge. ## Seating Bridgestone Arena has three main levels: the 100-level lower bowl, the 200-level club, and the 300-level upper deck. With 17,159 seats for hockey, it's one of the smaller NHL arenas, which amplifies the noise to incredible levels. The arena was purpose-built for hockey and concerts, the sightlines are excellent at every level, and the steep upper deck creates a wall of sound that makes Bridgestone one of the loudest buildings in the league. | Section | Price range | View | Pros | Cons | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Glass Seats (100-Level Front Rows) | $275 - $550+ | Behind the glass. In Smashville, this means catfish flying past you, chants shaking the building, and hits rattling the boards inches away. | Most immersive experience; Feel every hit; Premium access and amenities | Glass obstructs during board play; Low angle limits cross-ice view; Expensive, Preds tickets are in high demand | | Lower Bowl Center (100-Level) | $130 - $265 | Center ice lower bowl. Perfect sightlines in one of the loudest arenas in the NHL. | Ideal hockey sightlines; Close to the action; Incredible atmosphere | Premium pricing; Center sections sell out for big games | | Lower Bowl Corners/Ends (100-Level) | $65 - $145 | Corner and end zone lower bowl. Great for watching goals and physical play up close. | More affordable lower bowl; Great behind-the-net view; Close to player benches | Far-end play harder to follow; Corner angles require head turning | | Club Level (200-Level) | $95 - $185 | Premium mid-level with lounge access. Elevated perspective with wider, comfortable seats. | Most comfortable seats; Premium lounge access; Great elevated sightlines | Slightly removed from lower-bowl intensity; Higher price point | | Upper Level (300-Level) | $30 - $80 | The upper deck is where Smashville's legends live. Steep, loud, and home to the most passionate section in the arena. | Most affordable option; LOUDEST section, the 300 level drives the chants; Full-rink bird's-eye view | High above the ice; Steep stairs; Limited food options | Official seat map: https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events/seating-charts ## Getting There Bridgestone Arena is on Broadway in downtown Nashville. You can't miss it. Nashville doesn't have rail transit, so most fans drive, rideshare, or walk from downtown hotels. The arena is surrounded by downtown parking garages and is walkable from the entire Broadway/Gulch/SoBro area. Getting to the arena is easy; getting out of downtown Nashville after a game on a Friday or Saturday night can be slow due to Broadway traffic. **Driving.** From the north: Take I-65 South to Exit 85 (James Robertson Parkway), head west to Broadway. From the south: Take I-65 North to the same exit. From the east: Take I-40 West to I-65 North. From the west: Take I-40 East to I-65 North. The arena is at 501 Broadway. **Public transit.** WeGo (Nashville MTA) bus routes serve downtown. Music City Star commuter rail to Riverfront Station has occasional game-day service. The arena is walkable from most downtown Nashville hotels. Broadway honky-tonks are steps away. **Rideshare.** Uber/Lyft drop-off is on 5th Avenue near the arena entrance. Post-game pickup zones are marked on 5th and 6th Avenues. Expect heavy surge and 15-20 minute waits on weekend nights. ### Transit options | Option | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | WeGo Bus | $2 | Nashville's bus system, multiple routes serve downtown. Not the fastest but functional for reaching the arena. | | Rideshare (from Midtown/East Nashville) | $12 | Uber/Lyft from surrounding neighborhoods, about 5-10 minutes to the Broadway area | | Pedal Tavern / Walkable | $0 | If staying downtown, just walk. Everything on Broadway is within a few blocks of the arena. | ## Tailgating There's no traditional parking-lot tailgating at Bridgestone Arena, the arena is in an urban setting without dedicated tailgating lots. Predators fans gather at Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks and surrounding bars and restaurants for the pregame scene. The energy builds as game time approaches, with fans filling the streets and plazas near the arena. Check the team's website for recommended pregame spots and any official fan events. ### Rules - No grills, coolers, or tailgating setups are permitted in parking garages or structures near Bridgestone Arena. - Outside alcohol is not allowed in public plazas or the arena grounds. - The arena's clear bag policy applies at all entry gates. - No re-entry. Once you leave Bridgestone Arena, you cannot return. - Follow all posted rules in parking garages; they are for vehicle parking only. ### Best areas | Area | Description | | --- | --- | | Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks | The world-famous strip of live music bars directly across from Bridgestone Arena. No cover charge, live music all day, and packed with Predators fans on game nights. | | The Gulch | Nashville's trendy urban neighborhood a short walk south of Broadway. Upscale restaurants, craft cocktails, and boutique shopping. | | SoBro (South of Broadway) | The developing area south of Broadway with newer restaurants, breweries, and hotels. | ## Food & Drink Bridgestone Arena brings Nashville's food identity inside with hot chicken, BBQ, and meat-and-three plates alongside standard arena fare. Jack Daniel's (distilled in nearby Lynchburg, TN) is the signature spirit, Jack & Coke is basically the official drink of Smashville. Yazoo Brewing represents Nashville's craft beer scene. The surrounding Broadway area has arguably the best pregame dining scene in the NHL, from honky-tonk bar food to upscale Southern cuisine. ### Nearby restaurants | Name | Cuisine | Price range | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The Finch | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.8 | | Assembly Food Hall | Restaurant | $$ | 4.7 | | Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Lower Broadway | Chicken Restaurant | $$ | 4.6 | | Ole Red | Bar | $$ | 4.6 | | Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint | Barbecue Restaurant | $$ | 4.5 | | Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen | Bar | $$ | 4.5 | | The Twelve Thirty Club | American Restaurant | $$ | 4.5 | | Milk & Honey Gulch | Brunch Restaurant | $$ | 4.4 | ## Game Day Timeline Bridgestone Arena sits right on Broadway in downtown Nashville, the honky-tonk epicenter of country music. The Predators have built one of the most unique hockey cultures in the NHL: catfish on the ice, chants for every opposing player, and a crowd that turns the arena into a wall of sound. Nashville is a party town, and game night is the best party on Broadway. The 2017 Stanley Cup Final run transformed the franchise, Smashville is no longer a novelty, it's a hockey city. The arena holds 17,159 for hockey, and it's LOUD. | Time | What happens | Detail | | --- | --- | --- | | 3 hours before puck drop | Broadway pregame | Start on Lower Broadway, the honky-tonks are live with country music and cold beer. Tootsie's, Robert's Western World, and The Stage are ground zero. | | 2 hours before puck drop | Pregame dinner | Grab Nashville hot chicken at Hattie B's or Prince's, or hit a Broadway honky-tonk for burgers and beer. Food is everywhere. | | 1 hour before puck drop | Doors open | Enter Bridgestone Arena and watch warm-ups. The arena fills early, Preds fans want to be there for the opening chants. | | 30 minutes before puck drop | Smashville comes alive | The crowd starts the chants early. Learn the fang fingers (🤘) and the goal celebration. The energy is unlike any other arena. | | Puck drop | Game time | Three 20-minute periods. Bridgestone Arena is one of the loudest buildings in the NHL. The chants after opposing goals are legendary. | | First intermission | Hit the concourse | Grab Nashville hot chicken tenders or a Jack & Coke (it's Nashville, Tennessee whiskey is mandatory). The concourse is lively. | | Post-game | Back to Broadway | The honky-tonks stay open until 3 AM. Win or lose, the party continues on Lower Broadway. Nashville doesn't stop. | ## Lodging | Hotel | Per night | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Hilton Nashville Downtown | $180 | 0.1 miles | | Omni Nashville Hotel | $180 | 0.2 miles | | JW Marriott Nashville | $180 | 0.2 miles | | Renaissance Nashville Hotel | $280 | 0.2 miles | | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown | $180 | 0.2 miles | ## Typical Weather | Month | High (F) | Low (F) | Precipitation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October | 73 | 47 | 3.8 inches | | November | 62 | 37 | 3.8 inches | | January | 48 | 28 | 4.7 inches | | March | 62 | 39 | 5.4 inches | | April | 72 | 47 | 4.8 inches | ## FAQ ### What is the bag policy at Bridgestone Arena? Bridgestone Arena enforces a clear bag policy. Fans may bring one clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", or a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". All bags are subject to inspection at entry gates. Diaper bags and medically necessary items are permitted after inspection. Leave prohibited bags in your vehicle to avoid delays at the gates. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### How early can I enter Bridgestone Arena? Gates at Bridgestone Arena typically open 1 hour before the scheduled game time. Arriving early gives you time to explore the arena, find your seats, and enjoy pre-game activities. Check the team's official website or app for specific gate times on game day, as times may vary for special events. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### Can I bring outside food or drinks into Bridgestone Arena? Outside food and beverages are generally not permitted inside Bridgestone Arena. Exceptions typically include one sealed, clear water bottle (up to 20 oz) and medically necessary items. There are a wide variety of food and beverage options available inside the arena. Check the venue's A-to-Z guide for the most current policy. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### How much does parking cost at Bridgestone Arena? Parking at Bridgestone Arena starts at $15 for downtown garages. Prices vary by lot location and proximity to the arena. Pre-purchasing parking passes through the team's official app or website is strongly recommended, as many lots sell out on game day. Arrive early for the best selection. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### Is Bridgestone Arena a cashless venue? Bridgestone Arena operates as a cashless venue. Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted at all points of sale. Cash-to-card conversion kiosks are typically available inside the arena for fans without cards. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### Can I leave and re-enter Bridgestone Arena during a game? Bridgestone Arena does not allow re-entry once you have exited the arena. Make sure you have everything you need before entering. If you need to visit your vehicle, plan to do so before going through the gates. Exceptions may be made for medical emergencies at the discretion of arena management. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### What accessibility services are available at Bridgestone Arena? Bridgestone Arena is fully ADA-compliant and offers wheelchair-accessible seating, companion seats, accessible restrooms, and elevators throughout the arena. Assistive listening devices are available at the guest services desk. Service animals are welcome. Contact the arena's accessibility services or guest relations in advance to arrange any special accommodations. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### Does Bridgestone Arena require mobile tickets? Bridgestone Arena uses mobile-only ticketing for most events. Tickets are managed through the team's official app or authorized ticketing partner. Download your tickets to your mobile wallet before arriving, cellular service can be limited near the arena on game day. Screenshots of tickets are typically not accepted for entry. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### What items are prohibited at Bridgestone Arena? Prohibited items at Bridgestone Arena include weapons of any kind, outside alcohol, large bags or backpacks, umbrellas, noisemakers (air horns, vuvuzelas), laser pointers, professional cameras with detachable lenses, drones, and any items that could be used as projectiles. Strollers may need to be checked at guest services. Review the full prohibited items list on the team's official website before attending. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### Is smoking or vaping allowed at Bridgestone Arena? Bridgestone Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking, vaping, and the use of e-cigarettes are prohibited throughout the arena, including seating areas, concourses, restrooms, and clubs. Some venues have designated smoking areas outside the gates, but re-entry is not permitted. Plan accordingly. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ### Is tailgating available at Bridgestone Arena? Traditional tailgating is not available at Bridgestone Arena. The arena is located in an area without dedicated tailgating lots. Fans typically enjoy the pregame scene at nearby bars, restaurants, and entertainment districts before heading inside. Check the team's website for recommended pregame spots and official watch parties. Source: https://www.bridgestonearena.com ## Provenance - Season: 2025-26 - Last updated: 2026-03-21 - Last verified: 2026-03-25 - Canonical page: https://visityourteam.com/nhl/predators - Prices are researched per venue and represent typical published rates, not live market pricing.