The simplest way to park at Nissan Stadium is to buy a pass for an official stadium lot in advance, using the interactive campus map on the stadium's site. If those lots are sold out, or you would rather save money, park in a downtown Nashville garage and walk across the Pedestrian Bridge. This guide covers both routes, then moves to Bridgestone Arena, because fans who search for one venue usually need the other too.
TL;DR
- Stadium lots are run by PMC. Passes are booked on the stadium's interactive campus map, and on-site parking is available only until the lots sell out.
- Accessible parking needs a valid parking pass, is first-come, first-served, and must be bought in advance.
- Downtown garages are the usual fallback. Metro-owned garages such as Public Square Garage list event parking from $10 to $15.
- For Bridgestone Arena, Metropolis is the official parking provider, and several garages sit within a few blocks of the doors.
- Decide where you will park before you buy tickets. It shapes when you arrive and how fast you get home.
Table of Contents
- How parking works at Nissan Stadium
- A construction note for the next season
- Cheaper and easier: park downtown and walk
- Game day timing
- Perspective: why we tell fans to sort parking first
- Bridgestone Arena parking
- Getting tickets and parking sorted together
- A simple checklist for the day
- FAQ
- Sources
How parking works at Nissan Stadium
Nissan Stadium sits on the East Bank of the Cumberland River, directly across from downtown Nashville. The stadium has no garage attached. Parking is a set of surface lots around the campus, and they are managed through a single system rather than lot by lot.
According to the stadium's own guide, you can view and book available PMC lots on the interactive campus map. Once lots open on game day, parking continues on-site at PMC lots until they sell out. In practice that means the order of operations matters:
- Check the campus map for the event you are attending.
- Book a lot ahead of time if one is offered.
- Save the pass on your phone before you leave home, because cell service gets patchy when tens of thousands of people arrive at once.
- Use the turn-by-turn directions tied to your pass. Guests with parking passes can get directions from the interactive map, which helps with the road closures that come with a big event.
Prices change by event. A Titans game, a major concert and a smaller show do not cost the same, so we do not quote a single figure here. The campus map shows the current price for your date before you pay.
Reading the campus map
The map is easy to misread if you only look at the pin. Three things are worth checking before you click buy:
- Distance to your gate. The stadium is large, and a lot that is close to the stadium can still be a long walk from the gate on your ticket. Compare the lot to the entrance printed on your ticket, not to the building as a whole.
- Which way you will leave. Lots that feed toward the bridge and the downtown side tend to empty slowly after the game. A lot that feeds onto a different road can save you time even if it sits a little farther away.
- Tailgate or standard. Some fans want to arrive early and set up. Others want to arrive 30 minutes before the start and leave quickly. Pick the lot to match the plan.
Accessible parking
Accessible parking is available in the stadium lots. A valid parking pass is required, spaces are first-come, first-served, and the pass must be purchased in advance. If anyone in your group needs it, book early and do not count on getting a space at the gate.
A construction note for the next season
The area around the stadium is changing. Metro Nashville records show construction on the new Titans stadium scheduled from March 2024 through February 2027, with street and sidewalk closures and detours along the way. That is a good reason to trust the turn-by-turn directions with your pass instead of an old route you remember from a few years back. Closures can shift from one event to the next, and the walking route you used last time may be fenced off.
If you are planning around the new stadium opening, expect the lot layout and prices to be reworked. Check the stadium's transportation page for the current plan before you buy.
Cheaper and easier: park downtown and walk
Many fans skip the stadium lots altogether. Downtown Nashville has far more parking than the East Bank, and the walk across the Pedestrian Bridge is part of the game day atmosphere for a lot of locals.
Here is how the main options compare.
| Option | Typical cost | Walk to the stadium | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official stadium lot (PMC) | Set per event on the campus map | Shortest | Families, accessible parking, tailgating |
| Metro-owned downtown garage | Event parking from $10 to $15 at garages such as Public Square | Longer, across the bridge | Budget-minded fans |
| Private downtown garage or lot | Varies, often higher on event days | Depends on the block | Fans who also want a pre-game meal on Broadway |
| Metered street parking | $2.00 to $6.00 per hour in the Central Parking District, depending on duration | Longer | Short visits only, not a full game |
A note on that last row. Nashville's Department of Transportation says on-street metered parking is meant for short-term turnover, and it points long stays toward garages and surface lots. A three-hour game plus the walk each way is a long stay. Read the posted signs for enforcement hours, and do not assume a free evening or weekend.
Where can you park for free?
Free parking near the stadium on game day is rare, and the places that do exist change with construction and event rules. We do not recommend building a plan around a free spot. Any spot you find should be read against the posted signs. A ticket or a tow costs far more than a garage. If saving money is the goal, a Metro garage at the $10 to $15 level, plus the walk, is the reliable version of cheap.
Game day timing
Parking is as much about timing as about location.
- Arrive early. Lots fill, and the roads on the East Bank back up in the hour before kickoff. Getting in early also gives you time for the walk.
- Plan the exit first. Everyone leaves at once. If your lot lets you turn the opposite way from the main flow, you save time. If you parked downtown, expect the bridge to be crowded after the final whistle. Many fans wait 20 to 30 minutes in their seats or at a nearby spot and walk out once the crush eases.
- Bring a charged phone and a battery pack. Your parking pass, ticket and map all live on it.
- Check the weather. The walk from a downtown garage is longer than it looks on a map, and a cold or wet day changes how comfortable it is.
Perspective: why we tell fans to sort parking first
We sell resale tickets for a living, and the question we hear most after "are the tickets valid?" is "where do I park?" Our view is that parking should be settled in the same sitting as the ticket. High-demand events, the ones that sell out and send people to the resale market, are also the ones where lots fill first. A fan who finds a good seat and then spends the week before the game hunting for a place to park has the order backwards.
That is why we back buyers with a 100% money-back guarantee that tickets arrive before the event and are valid for entry. We want the hard part of the day, getting in, to be settled early so the rest is just logistics: a lot, a walk, a seat. Browse Tennessee Titans tickets when you know the game you want, pull up the campus map for that date, and book both on the same day.
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Bridgestone Arena parking
Bridgestone Arena is at 501 Broadway, in the middle of downtown, so the parking picture is the opposite of Nissan Stadium. There is no shortage of garages. The challenge is choosing one that suits your plans for before and after the show.
Metropolis is the official parking provider of the Nashville Predators, and the arena points visitors to dozens of its facilities near the building. The arena's own parking page names the Fifth + Broadway Garage, the 222 2nd Ave Garage, the Nashville Yards Garages and the Music City Center Garage among the main choices.
| Garage | Address or location | What the arena says |
|---|---|---|
| Fifth + Broadway Garage | 600 Broadway, across the street from the arena | Available for all arena shows and Preds games, pay on entry |
| 222 2nd Ave Garage | 222 2nd Ave S | Available for all events, pay on entry or online in advance |
| Nashville Yards Garages | 161 10th Ave S area | Listed among the arena's parking options |
| Music City Center Garage | Near the convention center | Listed among the arena's parking options |
For current rates, check the arena's parking page or the garage operator for your event date, because event pricing is set per night.
Tips for choosing a garage
- Closest is not always fastest. The garage directly across Broadway is convenient to walk to and slow to leave, since everyone is trying to exit onto the same streets. A garage a few blocks away can get you moving sooner.
- Prepay when you can. A garage that sells online in advance, such as the 222 2nd Ave Garage, lets you skip the price guess and the entry line.
- Pick the garage by what you will do afterward. If you want dinner on Broadway after the show, park near that. If you want to be on the interstate in 15 minutes, park on the side nearest your route.
- Consider a Metro garage. Metro-owned garages list event parking from $10 to $15, and they are often a few blocks walk from the arena.
- Allow extra time on big nights. Concert nights, playoff games and weekend shows pull in crowds from outside the city. Give yourself an extra 30 minutes.
If you are heading to a Predators home game, our Nashville Predators tickets page lists upcoming games, and the same parking advice applies. For concert nights, our guide to upcoming concerts in Nashville can help you spot the busiest dates so you can plan around them.
Getting tickets and parking sorted together
Both venues host events that sell out quickly, and that is when fans turn to the resale market. Nashville Ticket Brokers is a resale marketplace where fans buy and sell tickets for concerts, sports and theater. Every order is backed by our 100% money-back guarantee that tickets arrive before the event and are valid for entry.
If you are planning a game day, start with NFL tickets for Titans home games, or browse concert tickets for shows at either venue. Resale prices can be above or below face value depending on demand, so compare seats before you commit, then book your parking for the same date.
A simple checklist for the day
- Confirm the event date, gate and start time on your ticket.
- Book a stadium lot or choose a downtown garage and save the address.
- Check the venue's transportation page for closures on your date.
- Download your tickets and parking pass to your phone.
- Leave early, and pick your exit route before you park.
- After the event, wait out the first rush, or walk to a restaurant while traffic clears.
FAQ
Where is the best parking at Nissan Stadium?
For the shortest walk, an official PMC lot on the stadium campus is best, and you can see what is available on the interactive map. If lots are sold out or you want to save money, a downtown garage and a walk across the Pedestrian Bridge works well. Pick the lot closest to your gate, not just to the stadium.
Can I buy Nissan Stadium parking on game day?
The stadium says parking is available on-site at PMC lots after they open, until they sell out. Availability depends on the event, so for popular games, book in advance. Accessible parking must always be purchased in advance.
Is there accessible parking at Nissan Stadium?
Yes. Accessible parking is offered in stadium lots with a valid parking pass. It is first-come, first-served, and it must be bought ahead of time, so reserve it as soon as you have your tickets.
Where should I park for Bridgestone Arena?
The arena lists the Fifth + Broadway Garage, the 222 2nd Ave Garage, the Nashville Yards Garages and the Music City Center Garage, and names Metropolis as its official parking provider. The closest garage is the most convenient for walking in. A garage a few blocks away is often quicker to leave.
Can I park on the street downtown?
Sometimes, but not for long. Central Parking District meters run from $2.00 to $6.00 per hour depending on duration, with enforcement hours posted on signs. Metro says metered spaces are for short stays, so use a garage for a full event.
Sources
- Parking & Transportation Guide, Nissan Stadium
- Paid Parking in Nashville, Nashville.gov
- Directions & Parking, Bridgestone Arena
- Multimodal Access Closure Advisory Committee Meeting minutes, Nashville.gov