Is FedExForum indoors?

Yes — FedExForum is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena. It can run cool, so bring a layer even in summer.

Visiting FedExForum as an Away Fan: The Complete Guide

Q: How do I get to FedExForum as an away fan?

Fly into Memphis (MEM), about 15 minutes from downtown — you'll drive or rideshare in from the airport. The arena is downtown and walkable from downtown hotels and Beale Street; most fans walk or rideshare.

Q: Where should visiting fans stay for a Grizzlies game at FedExForum?

Downtown Memphis puts you within walking distance of the arena and Beale Street — the ideal base. Staying downtown means you can walk to the game and to the music and barbecue all around it.

Q: What is parking like at FedExForum and when should away fans arrive?

There are garages and lots downtown, and prepaid is smart, but downtown is walkable if you're staying central. Arrive early and hit Beale Street — the blues clubs and barbecue joints steps from the arena are the pregame.

Q: Where do visiting fans sit at FedExForum?

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, comfortable throughout, and it gets loud. Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Grizzlies crowds are passionate but fine for visiting fans.

Q: What food should you get at FedExForum, and what should you bring?

This is Memphis, so get barbecue — dry-rub ribs and pulled pork — a regional must around any trip here. Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Q: What is the pregame scene like at FedExForum?

Beale Street, steps from the arena, is the pregame — live blues, bars, and barbecue, unmatched for a night out. It's one of the best pregame scenes in the league, and it's right there — no need to go anywhere else.

Q: Is FedExForum friendly to away fans, and any insider tips?

Do Beale Street — the music-and-BBQ pregame is the whole appeal. Get some Memphis barbecue. Stay downtown and walk, and enjoy a passionate crowd and one of the most fun away trips in the NBA.

An arena right on Beale Street

FedExForum sits in downtown Memphis, steps from Beale Street — the legendary blues-and-barbecue strip. Home to the Memphis Grizzlies, it pairs a loud arena with one of the best pregame scenes anywhere.

Getting There

Fly into Memphis (MEM), about 15 minutes from downtown. You'll drive or rideshare in from the airport.

The arena is downtown and walkable from downtown hotels and Beale Street; most fans walk or rideshare.

Where to Stay

Downtown Memphis puts you within walking distance of the arena and Beale Street — the ideal base.

Staying downtown means you can walk to the game and to the music and barbecue all around it.

Parking & When to Arrive

There are garages and lots downtown, and prepaid is smart, but downtown is walkable if you're staying central.

Arrive early and hit Beale Street — the blues clubs and barbecue joints steps from the arena are the pregame.

Roof & Climate

Yes, indoor arena, fully enclosed and climate controlled year-round.

FedExForum is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena, and it can run cool. Bring a layer even in summer.

Where Visiting Fans Sit

It's a modern arena with excellent sightlines and no obstructed views, comfortable throughout, and it gets loud.

Lower-bowl seats are pricier while the upper deck is good value. Grizzlies crowds are passionate but fine for visiting fans.

Food & What to Bring

This is Memphis, so get barbecue (dry-rub ribs and pulled pork) a regional must around any trip here.

Check the bag policy, as arena clear-bag or small-bag rules usually apply. It's indoors, so weather isn't a factor inside.

Comparing parks? We checked bag policies at all 30 MLB ballparks.

The Pregame Scene

Beale Street, steps from the arena, is the pregame — live blues, bars, and barbecue, unmatched for a night out.

It's one of the best pregame scenes in the league, and it's right there — no need to go anywhere else.

Insider Tips

Do Beale Street — the music-and-BBQ pregame is the whole appeal. Get some Memphis barbecue.

Stay downtown and walk, and enjoy a passionate crowd and one of the most fun away trips in the NBA.

Plan & Book

Build your FedExForum trip

Choose each piece: flights into MEM, a hotel in downtown Memphis near Beale Street, Grizzlies tickets, and a rental car only if you want it (downtown is walkable). Save it to My trips to keep your dates. Nothing books until you're ready.