Sporting Events You Can Only See in Tennessee

See the NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on teams in high-action games at FedExForum. Hear the fans loudly cheer during high-flying dunks. It's an electrifying atmosphere you have to experience.

• Parking: Several parking options are available near the FedEx Forum, including parking garages and surface lots. Prices vary, and it's advisable to check rates and availability in advance, especially for game days.
   
• Accessibility information: FedEx Forum is fully wheelchair accessible. Accessible seating is available, as well as accessible restrooms and entrances.
   
• Seasonal highlights: Sunday Family Fundays each Sunday, Dia de los Muertos themed night and HBCU Night are some of the celebratory nights that happen during the Grizzlies scheduled home games.

The Nashville Predators have been a part of the Nashville sports scene for 20 years. The momentum and hype are shown by the infectious enthusiasm of the Preds’ hometown crowd. Even if you’re not a big hockey fan (yet), a Preds game is a fun and unforgettable experience that’s guaranteed to turn you into one.

• Parking: Numerous paid garages are available downtown, but the most cost-effective option is complimentary parking in Lot R at Nissan Stadium, which includes a free two-way BEEP shuttle service to the arena (opens 2 hours before the game).
   
• Accessibility options: Accessible entrances and parking are available in the 6th Avenue Garage. Guests must display a disability placard or a disability license plate to be permitted to park in the Accessible parking spots. Accessible restrooms are located throughout the arena. Listening devices, complimentary wheelchairs and sensory bags are available to check out at Guest Services near section 103. Sensory bags, in partnership with KultureCity, include fidget tools, noise-cancelling headphones, verbal cue cards and weighted lap pads. Guests with a disability who are assisted by a service dog may bring the service dog as permitted by the ADA. Wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on each level of the arena is provided by Bridgestone Arena.
   
• Seasonal highlights: Theme nights enhance the fun of a hockey game like Star Wars Night, Halloween, Catfish Gravy Boat and Hometown Remix, Gold Fridays, and Hockey Holidays where the first 10,000 fans recieve a holiday Preds sweater.

Fans of the NFL Tennessee Titans cheer on their favorite team during home games at Nissan Stadium every fall. Starting in February 2027, the Tennessee Titans will move into the new Nissan Stadium located on the East Bank of the Cumberland River.

• Parking: Parking garages are located near the stadium. Parking in downtown Nashville and walking across the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is highly encouraged. Utilize rideshare services, electric scooter rentals, bikes, pedicabs and WeGo public transit.
   
• Accessibility information: Nissan Stadium is full ADA accessible. Review their accessibility policy for in-depth details on accessible seating, parking, adult changing tables onsite, assistive listening devices and more.
   
• Seasonal highlights: Themed nights include Titans and Tails, a dog-friendly day at Nissan Stadium, Titan Up Fridays and the annual Spirit Week in December.

Soccer fans can get their kicks by enjoying a high-energy game in Nashville by watching the Nashville SC, Tennessee's Major League soccer team.

• Parking: Parking is available online about 10 days in advance of each event. Lots are available on the GEODIS Park campus and additional off-campus lots are available for purchase through PMC. Lots open 3 hours before the scheduled event starts or kicks off. Rideshare is highly encouraged. Check out the parking map.
   
• Accessibility: GEODIS Park is fully ADA accessible with accessible gates, parking, sensory accommodations and more. Check out their website for full information.
   
• Seasonal highlights: Wear gold to support Nashville SC and take in the drums, celebratory colored smoke bombs, stadium flares and 

Tennessee has 4 affiliated Minor League Baseball teams. The Chattanooga Lookouts are a Double-A Southern League affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. The Lookouts are quite popular when they play at Erlanger Park, having been known to host more than 100,000 baseball fans. 

• Parking: Erlanger Park has several parking options including the VIP lot, the Chestnut Street lot and the 28th Street Lot. Check out the parking map for details.
   
• Accessibility: Erlanger Park offers accessible seating behind sections 101, 111, 121, and 129. Complimentary wheelchair escorts are available at all open gates during your event day. Service animals per ADA guidelines Title II and Title III are welcome. ADA parking is at the north Gold Lot, Green Pavillion lot and the EPB Blue lot. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and an accessible parking placard or license plate is required. In addition, The Erlanger Calming Corner is in the South Concourse at section 110 equipped with soft furniture, sensory bubble tubes, fidget toys and more. There's also the Erlanger Mother's Room across from the Ultra Club, and the First Aid Room across from section 103 on the South Concourse.
   
• Seasonal highlights: Fun theme nights are hosted throughout the year that offer special promotions. Keep a lookout for the Chattanooga Lookouts' season for themed nights such as 90s Night, Dino weekend, Christmas in July and more.

Bristol Motor Speedway, heralded as the world's fastest half-mile, serves up steep banks, deafening noise, fan popularity and sheer spectacle. About 50 miles southwest in Bull's Gap lies another racing hotspot: Volunteer Speedway, claimed as the world’s fastest dirt track.

• Parking: Parking details for each event are detailed on Bristol Motor Speedway's event calendar.
   
• Accessibility: ADA parking, complimentary shuttle and tram service throuhgout the facility and wheelchair accessible viewing is available. Check out Bristol Motor Speedway's website for the tram and property transportation as well as the application for ADA parking.
   
• Seasonal highlights: The annual Food City 500 takes place each April. Bass Pro Shops Night Race each August brings non-stop racing action plus live music from iconic headliners. Celebrate the holidays during Food City Speedway in Lights, a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and a walk-thru Christmas Village.

There are 10 NCAA Division 1 Tennessee college football teams, including Tennessee State University, Tennessee Tech University, Austin Peay State University and University of Memphis. 

There are 4 NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision teams located in Tennessee. The Football Bowl Subdivision is the highest tier of college football. Those teams are 

• University of Tennessee Volunteers (Southern Conference)
• Vanderbilt University Commodores (Southern Conference)
• University of Memphis Tigers (American Athletic Conference)
• Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders (Conference USA)