Bridgestone Arena
Bridgestone Arena is a hockey rink in Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Nashville Predators (NHL, Central Division). It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats 17,159 for hockey. Its record crowd is 19,365 (Nate Bargatze, April 15, 2023).
Rink facts
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Home of
- Nashville Predators
- League
- NHL · Central Division
- Opened
- 1996
- Capacity
- 17,159
- Former names
- Nashville Arena (1996–99, 2007, 2009–10)
Gaylord Entertainment Center (1999–2007)
Sommet Center (2007–2009) - Record crowd
- 19,365 (Nate Bargatze, April 15, 2023)
- Also home to
- Nashville Stampede (PBR)
- Size rank in NHL
- 28th of 32
Famous moments at Bridgestone Arena
- 2003 NHL Entry Draft (2003)
- 2016 NHL All-Star Game (2016)
- 2017 Stanley Cup Final Games 3, 4 and 6 (2017)
- NHL Entry Draft returns for a second time (2023)
- Arena opens on December 18 (1996)
- CMA Awards begin their yearly run here (2006)
- NCAA Women's Final Four (2014)
Seating & views at Bridgestone Arena
Hockey capacity is 17,159. The south end is unusual, with two large round roof columns, no mid-level seating and only one level of suites. The arena also has a Club Level, and in 2011 the south side of the upper concourse was opened up into a fan zone.
Parking & tailgating
The attached Parking at Bridgestone Arena garage and the Fifth + Broadway Garage across the street are among about ten official lots and garages. Free parking at Nissan Stadium Lot E comes with a shuttle to the arena on Predators game days, and WeGo Central, the main downtown bus hub, is nearby.
Sources: Wikipedia, bridgestonearena.com, bridgestonearena.com
Plan your trip to Bridgestone Arena
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- 7SPHL/FPHLHamilton Community Center & Ice Arena — Indiana Sentinels 216 mi
- 8ECHLHeritage Bank Center — Cincinnati Cyclones 242 mi
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Questions about Bridgestone Arena
Where do the Nashville Predators play home games?
The Nashville Predators play at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
How many people does Bridgestone Arena hold?
Bridgestone Arena seats 17,159 for hockey.
When did Bridgestone Arena open?
Bridgestone Arena opened in 1996.
What is the attendance record at Bridgestone Arena?
The record crowd at Bridgestone Arena is 19,365 (Nate Bargatze, April 15, 2023).
Where do you park at Bridgestone Arena?
The attached Parking at Bridgestone Arena garage and the Fifth + Broadway Garage across the street are among about ten official lots and garages. Free parking at Nissan Stadium Lot E comes with a shuttle to the arena on Predators game days, and WeGo Central, the main downtown bus hub, is nearby.
What is the seating like at Bridgestone Arena?
Hockey capacity is 17,159. The south end is unusual, with two large round roof columns, no mid-level seating and only one level of suites. The arena also has a Club Level, and in 2011 the south side of the upper concourse was opened up into a fan zone.
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