Step Inside FedExForum – Home of the Memphis Grizzlies

Home of the Memphis Grizzlies

FedExForum is home to the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA, as well as the University of Memphis men’s basketball team, the Memphis Tigers.

Located at 191 Beale Street in downtown Memphis, the arena was built specifically to help draw an NBA franchise to the city, with the Grizzlies arriving from Vancouver during the 2001-2002 season while it was still under construction.

Below, take a step into FedExForum, including the stadium’s history, parking and admission rules, and capacity and seating options, as well as food and beverage options inside the arena.

FedExForum History

FedExForum opened in September 2004 as part of the City of Memphis’ plan to draw an NBA team to the city. The Grizzlies played their first regular season game at the arena two months later, on November 3, 2004, against the Washington Wizards.

The arena was the first in NBA history to implement a see-through shot clock, allowing fans behind the basket an unobstructed view of the court without a shot clock in their way. (Since its inception at FedExForum, every arena in the NBA now utilizes the technological innovation, with the last see-through shot clocks being added to arenas around the country during the 2011-2012 season.)

FedExForum can also accommodate ice hockey, as it hosted a preseason NHL game on September 21, 2006 between the Nashville Predators and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Other events that have been hosted at FedExForum over the years include multiple iterations of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, major professional wrestling events like WWE’s Unforgiven and PMG Clash of Legends, the Professional Bull Riders’ Built Ford Tough Series, the 2010 memorial service for Memphis Grizzlies player and Memphis native Lorenzen Wright, Monster Jam and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live.

The interior of the arena pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of Memphis, with murals featuring the likes of Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Justin Timberlake. Concerts are regularly held at FedExForum, including major tour stops by Twenty One Pilots, Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Cody Johnson and more.

Parking and Admission at FedExForum

FedExForum offers parking at Gossett Motors Parking Garage, a five-level parking structure with 1,500 parking spaces inside. Parking for sporting events is sold by season, while parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for other events. Parking passes can be purchased via FedExForum’s official website.

Accessible parking is also available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Gossett Motor Parking Garage. (All vehicles must have a current state-issued disability hang tag or license plate.) FedExForum offers designated drop-off locations for patrons with disabilities off the Beale Street alley, which is located east off Third Street.

Prohibited items at FedExForum include fireworks, outside food and beverages, camcorders, mace or pepper spray, poles and selfie sticks, missile-like objects that can be thrown (such as frisbees), weapons of any kind, aerosol cans, beach balls, bats, banners, signs or any object that will obstructs the view of other guests, tripods, air horns or any other mechanical noise makers, animals (excluding service animals), laptop computers, laser pens or laser products of any type, bags larger than 6” x 8” x 2”, and illegal substances of any kind. See a complete list of prohibited items and more information on FedExForum’s website.

FedExForum Capacity & Seating Options

FedExForum has a seating capacity of 18,119 split between 100 level seating, terrace level, courtside suites, Pinnacle Club suites, theatre boxes and club boxes. For concerts, floor seating is also added, bringing the capacity to up to 19,000. You can view a seating chart of the venue here.

Food & Beverage Options at FedExForum

FedExForum offers a plethora of dining and beverage options across every floor of the facility. Food vendors include Gourmet Grill, Zio Matto Gelato, Rendezvous, Rock N Dough, Chick-fil-A, Hot Dog Challenge, Taco Nganas, 4/4 Grill, Smoke N Pour Food Cart and more.

Meanwhile, cocktails and other alcoholic beverages can be purchased at Old Dominick Bar, Truly Bar, Cacti Seltzer, Wiseacre Brewery, Uptempo Bar, Hennessy Club and more. Additionally, the premium level of the venue is home to HHM Courtside Club and Sissy’s Floor Seat Lounge.