Memphis Grizzlies
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
191 Beale Street
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City
Memphis
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Notes
Confirmed active for 2026 as home of the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) and University of Memphis Tigers (NCAA). A major $550 million phased renovation (2025–2032+) is underway while the arena remains operational; FedEx naming rights remain in place
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Phone
901-205-1535 (Guest Relations); Box Office 901-205-2640
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State
TN
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Venue name
FedExForum
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Zip code
38103
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Parking
Cheapest
Surrounding surface lots and street parking a few blocks out are generally cheaper than the attached garage; compare via SpotHero/ParkWhiz/BestParking
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Guide url
https://www.fedexforum.com/plan-your-visit/parking-directions (official options via JustPark: https://www.justpark.com/us/event-parking/fedexforum/)
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Accessible parking
Available in the FedExForum Gossett Motors Garage; vehicles must display a state-issued hang tag or accessible license plate
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Payment
Credit/debit and mobile pre-paid (JustPark, ParkMobile, SpotHero); confirm cash acceptance on-site
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Premium
Garage parking sold on a season basis for Grizzlies and Tigers games
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Prepaid
Yes — reserve via JustPark (official), ParkMobile (fedexforum.parkmobile.io), and SpotHero
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Public transport
MATA Main Street trolley line stops at Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue; three trolley lines and express shuttle bus service run within a few blocks
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena, no dedicated tailgating areas
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Towing
Vehicles parked or left unattended in drop-off/pick-up zones will be ticketed and/or towed at owner's expense
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Traffic
Beale Street Entertainment District congestion; I-40/I-55/I-240 downtown exits; overlapping downtown events cause heavy crowds. Allow ample time
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Types
FedExForum Gossett Motors attached five-level parking garage (1,500 spaces); plus numerous surrounding downtown lots/garages and street parking
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Memphis International Airport (MEM) ~9 miles south; reachable via MATA bus connections or rideshare/taxi (no direct rail)
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App
MATA app and matatransit.com for schedules/real-time info
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Best option
MATA Main Street trolley line for downtown access to the arena
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Bus routes
Multiple MATA bus routes serve downtown Memphis near the arena
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Fare
MATA fares paid via cash or the MATA mobile app/farecards; trolley fare modest (typically ~$1). Confirm current fare with MATA
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Ferry
N/A — indoor downtown arena, no ferry service
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Nearest station
MATA Main Street trolley stop at Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue (adjacent to arena)
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Rail lines
MATA Main Street Line (trolley); Riverfront and Madison Avenue trolley lines run nearby
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Tips
Use the trolley to avoid downtown parking and Beale Street traffic; verify trolley operating hours which vary by day
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Walking distance
Main Street trolley stop is adjacent — under a 5-minute walk
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Shuttles
Dropoff
Express shuttle bus drop-off at the east end of the arena on Fourth Street (between Beale and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue)
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Notes
Three MATA trolley lines also run within a few blocks of the arena
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Operator
MATA (Memphis Area Transit Authority) operated express service
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Pickup
Downtown express shuttle stops within a few blocks of the arena
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Routes
Affordable roundtrip express shuttle bus service runs to/from downtown points near FedExForum
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Bicycles
Share provider
Explore Bike Share (Memphis)
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Share station
Explore Bike Share stations operate in downtown Memphis near the arena
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Tips
Use Explore Bike Share for short downtown trips; check the Explore Bike Share app for the nearest available dock
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Available in the FedExForum Gossett Motors Garage with valid state-issued hang tag or accessible plate
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Assistive listening
Available at the Guest Relations Centers (Sections 102 and 202)
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Contact
Guest Relations 901-205-1535; Box Office 901-205-2640 for accessible seating. ASL accommodations must be requested two weeks in advance
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Dropoff
Ramp on B.B. King Blvd in front of the Rock 'n' Soul Museum; general drop-off on S. B.B. King Blvd
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Elevators
Near Suites 101/127 (Courtside Suite Level), Sections 103/116 (Plaza), Suite 201/Pinnacle 1 and Suite 220/Pinnacle 14 (Pinnacle), and Sections 205/229 (Terrace). Escalators near Sections 104/116A (Plaza) and 210/225 (Terrace)
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Fun fact
Complimentary wheelchairs can be signed out at the Guest Relations Centers (Sections 102 and 202)
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Restrooms
On all levels — Plaza: Sections 102, 108, 112, 116; Terrace: Sections 202, 208, 212, 220, 224, 228
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Service animals
Animals generally not allowed; service animals for guests with disabilities are permitted. Contact Guest Relations (901-205-1535) in advance with questions
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Wheelchair seating
Lift-arm/mobility-impaired and accessible seating located on all levels (Plaza, Terrace, Suite, and Pinnacle); each space limited to one companion seat. Reserve via Box Office 901-205-2640
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Food and vendors
Cashless
FedExForum operates largely cashless concessions (card/mobile pay). Reverse-ATM/cash-to-card kiosks available; confirm on-site
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Craft beer
Wiseacre Brewing (local; rebranded stands on Plaza and Terrace levels) and Old Dominick Distillery; plus domestic/imported beers, seltzers, and canned cocktails (Cacti Hard Seltzer, Milagro Tequila)
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Fun fact
The arena's interior celebrates Memphis music heritage with murals of artists like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and Justin Timberlake
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Local
Rendezvous BBQ, iPop gourmet popcorn, Zio Matto Gelato, B Chill Lemonade, Slim & Husky's (pizza)
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Mobile ordering
Available at the arena (mobile/express concessions ordering offered). Confirm current app on event day
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Notable stands
Rendezvous BBQ stands, Wiseacre Plaza/Terrace bars, Cacti Hard Seltzer stand, Milagro Tequila stand; premium spaces include the Pinnacle Club and suite-level lounges
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Outside food policy
Outside food/beverage generally not permitted; a clear bag policy is enforced (clear bags max 6"x8"x2", plus a small clutch ≤5"x3.5")
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Parking Apps Accepted
JustPark (official), ParkMobile, SpotHero
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Signature food
Rendezvous Memphis BBQ nachos (BBQ nachos) — a top seller, with multiple Rendezvous stands and a vendor cart
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Venue history
Architect
Ellerbe Becket with Looney Ricks Kiss, Jackson Person & Associates, and Self Tucker Architects (general contractor M.A. Mortenson Company; project manager PC Sports)
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Construction cost
US$250 million (financed by Memphis Public Building Authority bonds)
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Famous moments
No. 1 Memphis vs. No. 2 Tennessee college basketball (Feb 23, 2008); NCAA Tournament regional rounds (2009, 2014, 2017) and first/second rounds (2024); UFC 107 (2009); WWE Unforgiven (2007) and Fastlane (2015); Lorenzen Wright memorial (2010)
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Fun fact
FedExForum was the first NBA arena to use "see-through" shot-clock units (Daktronics, 2004) allowing fans behind the basket an unobstructed view
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Opened
2004 (officially opened September 6, 2004; broke ground June 20, 2002)
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Original capacity
~18,119 (concert); built to seat 18,119 with 1,000 premiere courtside seats
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Original name
FedExForum (named from opening via FedEx naming rights, $92 million)
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Renovations
2012 sound system and Grizzlies court replacement; 2015 backstage/video-room upgrades; 2017 $1.8M upgrade (HD scoreboard 4x larger, HD displays, LED lighting). Major $550 million phased renovation began 2025 (state $230M, hotel-motel tax increase, $50M Smith-family donation) to extend the Grizzlies lease and modernize the arena over ~7–12 years
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Retired numbers
Grizzlies have retired No. 50 (Bryant "Big Country" Reeves) and honor Lorenzen Wright; division/playoff banners hung in-arena. (Verify current banner list with team.)
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Venue details
Capacity
16,667 (basketball); 18,119 concert; 16,411 ice hockey
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena (~805,850 sq ft on a 14-acre site)
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Elevation
Memphis ground elevation roughly 337 ft above sea level; arena floor sits below street level
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Levels
Five levels of seating (Courtside Suite, Plaza, Pinnacle/Club, Terrace, plus suite levels)
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Premium
1,000 premiere courtside seats, 27 courtside suites, 32 club suites, 4 party suites, and 80 club boxes; Pinnacle Club
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Scoreboard
HD center-hung scoreboard installed in 2017 (roughly 4x the size of the original) with HD displays and LED lighting
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Shared tenants
University of Memphis Tigers men's basketball (NCAA, 2004–present); hosts NCAA tournament rounds and conference tournaments
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court (floor set below ground level); convertible for hockey/concerts/events
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