Stanley Cup Final: $10 Parking, Free Shuttle At Fairgrounds For Game 6

NASHVILLE, TN — With legendary crowds from the CMA Fest and Stanley Cup Final expected to combine and fill downtown with at least 100,000 people Sunday, Metro, along with the Fairgrounds Nashville and the Downtown Partnership, is offering relatively inexpensive parking and a free shuttle for Predators fans and anyone else who wants to join in the revelry.

“We expect a tremendous amount of cars and people coming to the CMA Music Fest and Broadway Smash, so this is a great option for people who want to plan ahead and avoid the traffic downtown,” said Mayor Megan Barry. “I hope everyone coming to join in celebrating the success of the Nashville Predators will plan ahead, allow plenty of time for travel, and enjoy themselves in a safe, family-friendly environment.” (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)

Parking is $10 per car — cash only — and round trip shuttle service is free. The parking lot is accessible at gate 6 off Bransford Avenue near Craighead Street at The Fairgrounds. Shuttles will run continuously from 4 p.m., with the last return trip leaving downtown 90 minutes after the end of the game.

The downtown shuttle stop will be located within easy walking distance the downtown Stanley Cup Finals Watch Party events. Game 6 starts at 7 pm at Bridgestone Arena Sunday, with watch parties at Walk of Fame Park and Ascend Amphitheater, and a free street party on Broadway between 4th and 7th Avenues.

The Predators, trailing the best-of-seven series 3-2 after the Pittsburgh Penguins' resounding 6-0 win in Game 5, are looking to stave off elimination Sunday.