Health and Safety Requirements for Bridgestone Arena

Bridgestone Arena Policies

Guests agree to follow the Arena’s health and safety policies, which are informed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) guidance, National Hockey League guidelines, local, state and federal orders, regulations and ordinances pertaining to health and safety at all times while at the Arena. Health and safety policies may be posted throughout the Arena as well as on tickets and are subject to change as circumstances, regulations or guidance change.
 

Full Arena Policies

 

IMPORTANT COVID ENTRANCE PROTOCOL FAQ

Do I need proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend an event at Bridgestone Arena?

Guests are not required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend Nashville Predators games or other events held at Bridgestone Arena, however, some specific events may impose additional requirements that may differ from the above protocols; such additional requirements will be communicated and enforced when necessary.

Can I get vaccinated at Bridgestone Arena?

Yes! The organization continues to partner with the Metro Public Health Department and Vanderbilt Health to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at Bridgestone Arena in connection with every event. 

Will requirements change each event?

Arena management acknowledges that some specific events may impose additional requirements that may differ from the above protocols; such additional requirements will be communicated and enforced when necessary. Please check the event page for the event you are attending to determine whether there are COVID-19 protocols specific to that event.

FACE MASK POLICY
We support the wearing of masks for any guest who chooses to do so.

We will continue to monitor available data and recommendations from our government agency partners at the local, state and federal levels and make any necessary changes as new data and recommendations become available to us. Additional guidance can be found on the CDC’s COVID-19 Website.

BAG POLICY
APPROVED BAGS: Medical bags, parenting bags, CLEAR 12" x 12" bags, and NON-CLEAR 6.5" x 4.5" bags will be permitted following X-Ray screening. Backpacks of any kind are NOT permitted.

Guests attending events with unapproved bags will experience delayed entry times, for expedited entry please leave bags at home.

SYMPTOM SCREENING

If you are not feeling well, please stay at home. 

• Guests agree to not attend an event at Bridgestone Arena if any one or more of the following is true within 14 days of the day of the event:
  • (i) you have (or any person in your party or with whom you have close contact has) tested positive for, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for, COVID-19;
  • (ii) you have (or any person in your party or with whom you have close contact has) experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 99.5⁰F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the CDC);
  • (iii) you have (or any person in your party or with whom you have close contact has) travelled to any state or international territory identified by federal or applicable local governments as being subject to travel or quarantine advisories due to COVID-19. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

• Frequently touched areas will be sanitized prior to, during and after an event.
• Hand sanitizer stations will be provided throughout the venue
• Cashless transactions will be implemented throughout Bridgestone Arena.
• No smoking allowed on Bridgestone Arena property.
• Mobile-only-ticket policy enforced.

STAY HEALTHY

• Practice good hygiene.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer, if soap and water are not available.
• Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
• Avoid touching your face.

WELL-HEALTH SAFETY RATING
Bridgestone Arena has been awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management by the International WELL Building Institute. This rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing buildings and facility types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, occupant engagement and emergency plans. Although the rating was informed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it also has broader applicability for supporting long-term health and safety needs.

TEAM MEMBER PROTOCOLS

• All team members will undergo training for new arena policies and procedures. 
• All team members will practice good hygiene.