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Stadiums / Bridgestone Arena
Bridgestone Arena
7.5
Nashville, TN, USA
Stadium information
Type arena
Capacity 17,113
Opened 1996
Roof Indoor
Surface Artificial Ice
Home teams Nashville Predators
Sports Hockey
Categories sport_hockey
Timezone America/Chicago
Status active
Address [object Object]
Postal code 37203
Location Nashville, TN, USA
Nicknames Smashville, The Bridge Iconic downtown Nashville arena famous for “Smashville” hockey culture.
Former names
Passport Score
7.5
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Home team history
Nashville Predators
1996-present · NHL
Features · Architecture
Music City Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The venue blends hockey with Nashville's music identity.
Pedestrian Entertainment District
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connected directly to downtown attractions.
Smashville Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entrance area creates a major fan gathering space.
Features · History
2017 Stanley Cup Final
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Nashville's historic championship run.
Nashville Predators Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise legends.
Pekka Rinne
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise goaltender.
Predators Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Roman Josi
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the longtime captain.
Smashville Origins
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases the growth of hockey in Tennessee.
Features · Experience
Goal Horn
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Predators scoring celebration.
Music City Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL hockey with Nashville entertainment culture.
Nashville Predators Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Predators Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Sabertooth
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Smashville
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous Predators fan identity.
Traditions
Catfish Toss Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Before important games, especially the playoffs, Predators fans throw catfish onto the ice as Nashville's answer to Detroit's octopus tradition.
"You Suck!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
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.
Fang Fingers Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Thousands of fans raise inflatable "fang fingers" before puck drop and throughout playoff games.
"Gold People" Identity Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans proudly refer to themselves as the "Gold People," wearing gold jerseys to create one of hockey's most recognizable home crowds.
"I Like It, I Love It" Goal Song Iconic Must experience
Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday
After every Predators goal, Tim McGraw's "I Like It, I Love It" plays with customized hockey lyrics sung by the crowd.
History & timeline
2017 Stanley Cup Final Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Championship Plaza, 2017 exhibit
2017 Stanley Cup Final — Rinne, Forsberg, and Game 7 heartbreak in Pittsburgh.
Bridgestone Arena Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, arena legacy wing
Bridgestone Arena legacy — from Nashville Arena to one of hockey's loudest buildings.
David Legwand Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Legwand gallery
David Legwand — the original Predator and franchise iron man from day one.
Filip Forsberg Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Forsberg gallery
Filip Forsberg — franchise scoring leader and star of the 2017 Cup Final run.
Gold Out History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Gold Out exhibit
Gold Out history — the gold-clad playoff tradition that defines Smashville.
Greatest Predators Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Predators history — from catfish to the 2017 Cup Final.
Music City Hockey Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Music City wing
Music City hockey legacy — country music meets NHL hockey in downtown Nashville.
Pekka Rinne Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Rinne gallery
Pekka Rinne — Vezina Trophy winner and the greatest goaltender in Predators history.
Playoff History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, playoff exhibit
Playoff history — 2017 and every spring when Smashville believes.
Predators Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Predators Hall of Fame — every immortal from Legwand to Rinne to Josi.
Predators vs Blackhawks Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Predators vs Blackhawks rivalry — Original Six hatred in Smashville.
Predators vs Blues Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Predators vs Blues rivalry — Central Division battles with St. Louis.
Roman Josi Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Josi gallery
Roman Josi — Norris Trophy winner and captain who defines modern Predators hockey.
Shea Weber Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Weber gallery
Shea Weber — captain and the hardest slap shot ever recorded in NHL history.
Smashville History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Smashville wing
Smashville history — how Nashville built one of hockey's best gameday experiences.
Western Conference Championship History Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, conference history wing
Western Conference championship history — the 2017 run that put Smashville on the map.
Franchise Timeline Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from 1998 expansion to Smashville and the 2017 Cup Final.
Mike Fisher Legacy Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Fisher gallery
Mike Fisher — captain and heart of Smashville during the Predators' rise.
Nashville Hockey History Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, Nashville hockey wing
Nashville hockey history — from expansion skepticism to Music City hockey pride.
Predators Expansion History Iconic
Historic display · Main concourse, expansion exhibit
1998 expansion history — the Predators arrive in a non-traditional hockey market.
Entertainment
Gnash Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Gnash — the beloved Predators mascot and symbol of Smashville on gameday.
Live Country Music Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, pregame
Live country music performances before puck drop — Nashville meets hockey.
Guitar Riffs After Goals Iconic Must experience
Goal Horn · Throughout the arena, after Predators goals
Guitar riffs after goals — Gold on the Ceiling erupts when the Predators score.
Broadway Pregame Events Iconic Must experience
Fan Festival · Broadway entrance and plaza, pregame
Broadway pregame events — Lower Broadway alive before Predators puck drop.
Gold Out Parties Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, Gold Out gamedays
Gold Out parties when all of Smashville dresses in gold for the playoffs.
Predators Ice Crew Iconic
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday
Predators Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
Alumni Meet & Greets Iconic
Alumni Event · Team store and concourse, special events
Meet-and-greet events with Predators alumni and Hall of Fame members.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Predators season at Bridgestone Arena.
Experiences
Blackhawks Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bridgestone Arena, Blackhawks game weekend
Full Blackhawks rivalry weekend — Original Six hatred in Smashville.
Bridgestone Arena Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Main entrance, Bridgestone Arena
Your first time walking into Bridgestone Arena — Smashville, catfish, and Music City hockey.
Bridgestone Arena Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · Bridgestone Arena tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes Bridgestone Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
Concert at Bridgestone Arena Iconic Must experience
Concert · Bridgestone Arena, special events
Attend a major concert at Bridgestone Arena — Music City entertainment downtown.
Gold Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, Gold Out gameday
Experience a Gold Out crowd — all of Smashville dressed in gold for the playoffs.
Listen to Live Music Before Puck Drop Iconic Must experience
Live Performance · Throughout the arena, pregame
Listen to live music before puck drop — country and hockey collide in Smashville.
Lower Broadway Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Lower Broadway, postgame
Experience Lower Broadway after the game — honky-tonks alive with Smashville energy.
One of Hockey's Loudest Arenas Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, peak gameday moments
Experience one of hockey's loudest arenas — Smashville at full roar on Broadway.
Participate in the Goalie Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, after Predators goals
Participate in It's All Your Fault — the goalie chant after every Predators goal.
Pekka Rinne Statue Iconic Must experience
Exterior Feature · Exterior plaza, Rinne statue
Visit the Pekka Rinne statue — Vezina Trophy winner immortalized in Smashville.
Pekka Rinne Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bridgestone Arena, Rinne tribute game
Pekka Rinne tribute night — honoring the Vezina Trophy winner and Predators legend.
Predators vs Blackhawks Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bridgestone Arena, Predators vs Blackhawks
Original Six rivalry when Chicago visits Bridgestone Arena.
Predators vs Blues Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bridgestone Arena, Predators vs Blues
Central Division rivalry when St. Louis visits Smashville.
Predators vs Jets Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Bridgestone Arena, Predators vs Jets
Central Division rivalry when Winnipeg visits Bridgestone Arena.
Roman Josi Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bridgestone Arena, Josi tribute game
Roman Josi tribute night — honoring the Norris Trophy winner and captain.
Saturday Night Hockey Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bridgestone Arena, Saturday Night Hockey
Saturday Night Hockey at Bridgestone Arena — Smashville at full volume.
Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Bridgestone Arena, Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Nashville.
Walk Broadway Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Lower Broadway, pregame
Walk Broadway before the game — honky-tonks and Nashville energy on Lower Broadway.
Predators Victory Celebration Must experience
Victory Celebration · Ice surface and stands, postgame
Stay for the postgame victory celebration when the Predators win at home.
Fan reviews
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9.6
2026-06
Rating-only feedback (no written comments).
atmosphere: 9.5 food: 9.8 parking: 9.3 neighborhood: 9.8 facilities: 9.6 attractions: 9.4
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