Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN · Arena
Bridgestone Arena on Lower Broadway runs a clear bag policy. Your main bag has to be a single-compartment clear bag no bigger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches. You can also carry a small bag up to 6 by 4 by 1.5 inches, which moves through the faster express screening lane.
Backpacks of any size are firmly out, along with coolers, outside food and drink, and GoPros. Diaper and medical bags are allowed and x-rayed at entry. There is no storage on site, and approved bags still mean longer lines, so the Predators recommend leaving bags at home when you can. The honky-tonks are right outside the doors.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Bridgestone Arena?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
6" x 4" x 1.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Single-compartment clear bag up to 12" x 12" x 6"
- Small bag up to 6" x 4" x 1.5", which gets the express screening lane
- Diaper bags and medical bags, subject to x-ray screening
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks of any size
- Bottles, cans, and coolers
- Outside food and drink, including alcohol
- GoPros, camcorders, and folding chairs
- Gifts for artists or athletes, and drones
Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed and x-rayed at entry. A bag smaller than 6 by 4 by 1.5 inches moves through the faster express lane.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Bridgestone Arena? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
Browse all upcoming concerts →
No bag that fits? Plan ahead
Bridgestone Arena has no on-site storage. Guests with approved bags face longer entry lines, so the arena recommends leaving bags at home. Anything over the limit, or any backpack, has to return to your vehicle.
Common questions
What is the Bridgestone Arena bag policy?
A single-compartment clear bag up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches, plus a small bag up to 6 by 4 by 1.5 inches. Backpacks of any size are banned.
Does Bridgestone Arena require clear bags?
Yes. The main bag must be a single-compartment clear bag up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches. A small bag under 6 by 4 by 1.5 inches uses the express lane.
Can I bring a backpack to Bridgestone Arena?
No. Backpacks of any size are prohibited.
What is the bag policy for Predators games?
The same clear bag rule applies to Predators games and concerts. Diaper and medical bags are x-rayed.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open 90 minutes before Predators puck drop and 60 to 90 minutes before concerts.
Parking
Downtown Nashville garages and lots surround the arena on Lower Broadway. Booking ahead is the easy option, and the honky-tonks are right outside.
Public transit
WeGo buses serve downtown near the arena, and Lower Broadway is walkable from most downtown hotels.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use designated zones near the arena. Follow staff signage after the event.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Bridgestone Arena official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.