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Bridgestone Arena

Opened:Dec. 18, 1996Home Team:Nashville Predators
Owner:Sports Authority of Nashville
Davidson County
Capacity:17,159
Location:501 Broadway, Nashville, TNFormer Names:
Nashville Arena
(1996–99, 2007, 2009−10)
Gaylord Entertainment Center (1999–2007)
Sommet Center (2007–09)

Bridgestone Arena (originally Nashville Arena, formerly Gaylord Entertainment Center and Sommet Center) is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.

Bridgestone Arena 2023 Draft NHL Awards Pekka Rinne
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

First Game

  • Oct. 10, 1999 – Predators vs. Florida Panthers (1-0 loss)

Notable Events

  • Stanley Cup Final – 2017
  • NHL All-Star Game – 2016
  • U.S. Figure Skating Championships – 1997
  • U.S. Gymnastics National Championships – 2004
  • NCAA Women’s Final Four – 2014
  • CMA Awards (music) – 2006 to present

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