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Nashville Predators Parking: Best Options for Every Home Game
The $10 garage two blocks away. Free Lot R at Nissan Stadium. The free shuttle most fans don’t know about. Here’s everything before you leave home.
Nashville Predators parking at Bridgestone Arena doesn’t have to be the most stressful part of a hockey night — if you know your options before you leave home.
Bridgestone Arena sits at 501 Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. It hosts 40+ Predators home games per season plus concerts and events year-round. The parking infrastructure around the arena is solid — the challenge is knowing which options are worth it and which ones will cost you more than your tickets.
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Find Predators Game Parking →Best Parking Options for Predators Games
Arena Attached Garage
6th Ave S & Demonbreun · Attached
Ticket package
Most convenient but primarily reserved for ticket-package holders. Only 8 ADA spaces available first-come at $10 each.
Music City Center Garage
6th Ave · Adjacent
Under $25
The local favorite. Covered, clean, right next to the arena. Consistently recommended. Book in advance on big game nights.
Fifth Ave of the Arts Garage
5th Ave & Church St · 2 blocks
$10
The budget pick for Predators parking. $10 is significantly cheaper than most options this close. Walk back is uphill — short but worth knowing.
Pinnacle Garage
150 3rd Ave S · 2 blocks
$15+
Solid option two blocks out. Advance purchase available through the arena website.
First Baptist Church Lot
6th Ave & Demonbreun · Adjacent
$25
Right next to the arena. You’re paying for the convenience of the location.
The Free Parking Option Most Predators Fans Miss
💡 Local Secret
Free Parking at Nissan Stadium — With a Free Shuttle
For Nashville Predators home games, the Tennessee Titans offer complimentary parking in Nissan Stadium’s Lot R with a two-way shuttle to Bridgestone Arena.
Shuttle details: Runs every 5–7 minutes starting 2 hours before puck drop. Operated by the Nashville Downtown Partnership for $3 per person round trip. Drop-off and pickup right at Bridgestone Arena.
Walk option: Park in Lot R and walk across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge — about 10–12 minutes to the arena. Flat, scenic, and completely free.
Free parking plus a $3 shuttle or a 10-minute scenic walk. For a family or group, the savings add up fast every game night. Note: Lot R locks after it closes — don’t miss the last shuttle home.
Street Parking for Predators Games
Metered street parking in downtown Nashville goes free after 6pm on weekdays. Most Predators weeknight games start at 7pm — meaning if you arrive by 5:45pm and find a metered spot on a side street near the arena, you can park free for the entire game.
Weekend games are trickier since Broadway nightlife also fills the surrounding streets. For weekend games, booking in advance through SpotHero is the more reliable move.
Parking Quick Reference
| Option | Distance | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Attached Garage | Attached | Ticket package or advance purchase |
| Music City Center Garage | Adjacent | Under $25 |
| First Baptist Church Lot | Adjacent | $25 |
| Pinnacle Garage | 2 blocks | $15+ |
| Fifth Ave of the Arts Garage | 2 blocks (uphill) | $10 |
| Nissan Stadium Lot R | Across river | Free + $3 shuttle or walk |
| Street parking (weeknights) | Varies | Free after 6pm |
Tips for Every Predators Home Game
- Book before game day. Prices and availability get worse the closer you get to puck drop. SpotHero lets you lock in a rate days in advance — often saving $10–$15 vs walk-up pricing.
- Free Lot R is the best deal in Nashville for hockey nights. Don’t overlook Nissan Stadium just because it’s across the river. A $3 shuttle or 10-minute walk saves your group real money across a full season.
- Fifth Ave of the Arts Garage is the best value near the arena. Ten dollars, two blocks away. Yes, it’s uphill on the way back — walk slowly and enjoy the post-game energy on Broadway.
- Weeknight games after 6pm = free street meters. For 7pm puck drops, arriving by 5:45pm to claim a metered spot is a legitimate free parking strategy.
- The arena is right on Broadway. Park once, grab dinner or drinks on Broadway before the game, walk to Bridgestone, walk back after. Don’t move your car until the night is done.
- Consider rideshare for playoff games. Lyft is the official rideshare partner of Bridgestone Arena. For a sold-out playoff game where parking will be chaotic, dropping in via rideshare and not worrying about the car is worth considering.
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Parking rates, shuttle schedules, and lot availability are subject to change by game. Always verify current options through Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville Predators website, or SpotHero before game night. This post contains affiliate links — we may earn a small commission if you book through SpotHero at no additional cost to you.