NASHVILLE — Bridgestone Arena ranked 10th in the U.S. and 18th globally in total gross revenue among all venues, according to Billboard's 2026 Midyear Boxscore Report. The venue generated $34.8 million in gross revenue from concerts, comedy shows, and other entertainment events between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.
During this six-month period, the arena hosted over 367,000 guests and 34 events, excluding Nashville Predators home games. The report tracks top-grossing tours, artists, and venues using directly reported data.
Scheduled events included Lainey Wilson's sold-out headline show in October 2025. Sabrina Carpenter performed two consecutive sold-out shows in November 2025. Billy Strings also held two consecutive sold-out shows in February 2026.
The arena hosted a two-night comedy event featuring Nate Bargatze in December 2025, which attracted over 50,000 attendees. Collegiate basketball games also took place, with Kentucky playing Gonzaga on December 5, 2025, and Tennessee facing Illinois on December 6, 2025. The 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament was held from March 11 through March 15, 2026.
David Kells, Chief Venues Officer for the Nashville Predators, stated, "It's exciting to see Bridgestone Arena continue to serve the nation and the world as a top venue while welcoming thousands each year. This is a true testament to our amazing staff who work hard to ensure that fans, performers and athletes have the best experience in Nashville."
Bridgestone Arena first opened in 1996 and has since hosted more than 50 million guests. Other venues in the top 10 for total gross revenue included The Sphere in Las Vegas, Madison Square Garden in New York, and the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif. A renovation project titled Smashville's Next Stage: Broadway 2030 is currently underway at the arena.
No independent assessment of Bridgestone Arena’s claims was available.