Bridgestone Arena guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy

Bridgestone Arena holds up to 17,159 fans and is home to Nashville Predators (NHL). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

37 home games left, starting Sun Oct 25, 2026. Times are local (Central).

When do the doors open at Bridgestone Arena?

Doors open ninety minutes prior to the start of Nashville Predators games. (source)

Before you go

• Bags: Bridgestone Arena strongly discourages guests from bringing bags and urges fans to arrive early and travel light. Backpacks of any size are prohibited. Bags larger than 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches are prohibited. Bags measuring between 6x4x1.5 inches and 12x12x6 inches, including clear bags, are subject to x-ray screening and visual inspection. Bags smaller than 6x4x1.5 inches may use express screening lanes for visual inspection. Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed but subject to x-ray screening. Bag policy.
• Payment: Bridgestone Arena is a cashless venue. Mobile payment and most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover, are accepted.
• Getting there: WeGo Public Transit operates many lines into and out of downtown, including Route 18, which runs to and from Nashville International Airport on an express route. The fare is $2 one-way. WeGo Central, the main transit hub, is located downtown. Parking and transit.
• Food: Food and drink purchased outside the arena, including alcohol, is prohibited. Empty, clear plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are permitted inside Bridgestone Arena.

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