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Catfish Toss
Before important games, especially the playoffs, Predators fans throw catfish onto the ice as Nashville's answer to Detroit's octopus tradition.
7.5Passport Score
1996Opened
17,113Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About Bridgestone Arena
Iconic downtown Nashville arena famous for “Smashville” hockey culture.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- Nicknames
- Smashville, The Bridge
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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"You Suck!" Chant
During every opposing goalie's announcement after a Predators goal, fans chant "It's all your fault...you suck!" one of the NHL's most famous traditions.
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Fang Fingers
Thousands of fans raise inflatable "fang fingers" before puck drop and throughout playoff games.
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"Gold People" Identity
Fans proudly refer to themselves as the "Gold People," wearing gold jerseys to create one of hockey's most recognizable home crowds.
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"I Like It, I Love It" Goal Song
After every Predators goal, Tim McGraw's "I Like It, I Love It" plays with customized hockey lyrics sung by the crowd.
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2017 Stanley Cup Final Exhibit
2017 Stanley Cup Final — Rinne, Forsberg, and Game 7 heartbreak in Pittsburgh.
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Bridgestone Arena Legacy
Bridgestone Arena legacy — from Nashville Arena to one of hockey's loudest buildings.
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David Legwand Legacy
David Legwand — the original Predator and franchise iron man from day one.
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Filip Forsberg Legacy
Filip Forsberg — franchise scoring leader and star of the 2017 Cup Final run.
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Gold Out History
Gold Out history — the gold-clad playoff tradition that defines Smashville.
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Greatest Predators Moments
The greatest moments in Predators history — from catfish to the 2017 Cup Final.
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Music City Hockey Legacy
Music City hockey legacy — country music meets NHL hockey in downtown Nashville.
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Pekka Rinne Legacy
Pekka Rinne — Vezina Trophy winner and the greatest goaltender in Predators history.
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Playoff History
Playoff history — 2017 and every spring when Smashville believes.
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Predators vs Blackhawks Rivalry
Predators vs Blackhawks rivalry — Original Six hatred in Smashville.
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Predators vs Blues Rivalry
Predators vs Blues rivalry — Central Division battles with St. Louis.
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Roman Josi Legacy
Roman Josi — Norris Trophy winner and captain who defines modern Predators hockey.
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Shea Weber Legacy
Shea Weber — captain and the hardest slap shot ever recorded in NHL history.
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Smashville History
Smashville history — how Nashville built one of hockey's best gameday experiences.
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Western Conference Championship History
Western Conference championship history — the 2017 run that put Smashville on the map.
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Gnash
Gnash — the beloved Predators mascot and symbol of Smashville on gameday.
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Live Country Music
Live country music performances before puck drop — Nashville meets hockey.
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Guitar Riffs After Goals
Guitar riffs after goals — Gold on the Ceiling erupts when the Predators score.
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Broadway Pregame Events
Broadway pregame events — Lower Broadway alive before Predators puck drop.
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Gold Out Parties
Gold Out parties when all of Smashville dresses in gold for the playoffs.
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Blackhawks Rivalry Weekend
Full Blackhawks rivalry weekend — Original Six hatred in Smashville.
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Bridgestone Arena
Your first time walking into Bridgestone Arena — Smashville, catfish, and Music City hockey.
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Bridgestone Arena Tour
Behind-the-scenes Bridgestone Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
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Concert at Bridgestone Arena
Attend a major concert at Bridgestone Arena — Music City entertainment downtown.
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Gold Out Crowd
Experience a Gold Out crowd — all of Smashville dressed in gold for the playoffs.
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Listen to Live Music Before Puck Drop
Listen to live music before puck drop — country and hockey collide in Smashville.
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Lower Broadway
Experience Lower Broadway after the game — honky-tonks alive with Smashville energy.
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One of Hockey's Loudest Arenas
Experience one of hockey's loudest arenas — Smashville at full roar on Broadway.
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Participate in the Goalie Chant
Participate in It's All Your Fault — the goalie chant after every Predators goal.
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Pekka Rinne Statue
Visit the Pekka Rinne statue — Vezina Trophy winner immortalized in Smashville.
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Pekka Rinne Tribute Night
Pekka Rinne tribute night — honoring the Vezina Trophy winner and Predators legend.
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Predators vs Blackhawks
Original Six rivalry when Chicago visits Bridgestone Arena.
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Predators vs Blues
Central Division rivalry when St. Louis visits Smashville.
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Predators vs Jets
Central Division rivalry when Winnipeg visits Bridgestone Arena.
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Roman Josi Tribute Night
Roman Josi tribute night — honoring the Norris Trophy winner and captain.
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Saturday Night Hockey
Saturday Night Hockey at Bridgestone Arena — Smashville at full volume.
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Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Nashville.
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Walk Broadway
Walk Broadway before the game — honky-tonks and Nashville energy on Lower Broadway.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from 1998 expansion to Smashville and the 2017 Cup Final.
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Mike Fisher Legacy
Mike Fisher — captain and heart of Smashville during the Predators' rise.
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Nashville Hockey History
Nashville hockey history — from expansion skepticism to Music City hockey pride.
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Predators Expansion History
1998 expansion history — the Predators arrive in a non-traditional hockey market.
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Predators Ice Crew
Predators Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Predators alumni and Hall of Fame members.
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Victory CelebrationMust see
Predators Victory Celebration
Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Predators win at home.
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Architecture
Music City Connection
The venue blends hockey with Nashville's music identity.
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Pedestrian Entertainment District
Connected directly to downtown attractions.
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Smashville Plaza
The entrance area creates a major fan gathering space.
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History
2017 Stanley Cup Final
Celebrates Nashville's historic championship run.
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History
Nashville Predators Retired Numbers
Honors franchise legends.
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History
Pekka Rinne
Celebrates the franchise goaltender.
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Predators Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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History
Roman Josi
Honors the longtime captain.
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History
Smashville Origins
Showcases the growth of hockey in Tennessee.
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Experience
Goal Horn
The Predators scoring celebration.
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Experience
Music City Hockey
Combines NHL hockey with Nashville entertainment culture.
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Experience
Nashville Predators Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Predators Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Sabertooth
The mascot experience.
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Experience
Smashville
The famous Predators fan identity.
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Displays
Saber-Toothed Tiger Skeleton
A real saber-toothed tiger skeleton on display — Nashville’s prehistoric cat and a Predators icon.
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Predators Hall of Fame
Honors Predators players, coaches, and the 2017 Cup Final team.
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Broadway Entrance
The Broadway-side entrance that drops fans from Lower Broadway into Bridgestone Arena.
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Displays
Country Music & Hockey Displays
Displays mixing country-music culture with Predators hockey.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall tracing Predators history since the 1998 expansion.
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Signature
Music City Plaza
Plaza celebrating Music City hockey outside Bridgestone Arena.
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Fang Exhibit
Exhibit on Gnash, fangs, and the saber-tooth identity that defines Smashville.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Predators season at Bridgestone Arena.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1996-presentNashville PredatorsNHL
Getting there
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