Bridgestone Arena No Longer Enforcing COVID Entry Requirements

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Bridgestone Arena. Photo: Courtesy of the Nashville Predators

Bridgestone Arena will no longer require fans and guests to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to attend Nashville Predator games. This will go into effect starting Nov. 13.

All policies and procedures remain subject to change and masks remain strongly recommended for those attending a game or event at Bridgestone Arena. The new protocol also includes concerts and other events unless a specific tour has its own protocols.

“We would like to thank Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Nashville Health Department and countless other partners for continuing to provide insight that enabled us to bring this good news to the community,” says President and CEO of Bridgestone Arena and the Nashville Predators Sean Henry. “We are encouraged that the data trends are moving briskly in a positive direction; today’s announcement is consistent with our original intention to update our protocols as case counts and transmission levels evolved.”

The relaxing of COVID-19 protocols comes as Davidson County’s transmission level has dropped below the “Substantial Transmission” level in the CDC’s metrics of percentage of positive tests over the past seven days.

The trajectory of the CDC’s other notable metric in measuring the level of community transmission (total new cases per 100,000 persons in the past seven days) is trending downward significantly as well.

“The Metro Public Health Department appreciates Bridgestone Arena’s concern for the health of their fans and for continuing to consult with us on their safety protocols,” says Metro Public Health Bureau Director Hugh Atkins.

The Predators and Bridgestone Arena continue to partner with the health department to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations at the venue in connection with every event. Vaccination opportunities are also held at the Ford Ice Centers in Antioch and Bellevue every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT.

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