Nashville, Tenn. (June 18, 2025) – Bridgestone Arena has secured the ninth spot in the United States and 26th worldwide for ticket sales, according to Pollstar’s 2025 Q2 Report. Between November 14, 2024, and May 14, 2025, the venue sold 363,188 tickets, generating nearly $35 million in revenue from shows and concerts alone.
David Kells, Chief Venues Officer at Bridgestone Arena, expressed pride in the accomplishment. “Being ranked among the top 10 venues in the country is a testament to the dedication of our team and the strong relationships we have with artists, agents, and promoters. We thank everyone who brings their shows here and the fans who make Nashville a top live entertainment destination.”
Bridgestone Arena stands alongside major venues such as Sphere in Las Vegas, Madison Square Garden in New York, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn in ticket sales rankings. During the six-month period, the arena hosted 89 events, including hockey games. Notably, it held at least 12 events each month for five consecutive months.
Key highlights include hosting the 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Championship and the 58th Annual CMA Awards. Several artists performed back-to-back shows, including Kacey Musgraves, Cody Johnson, Billy Strings, Kill Tony, Theo Von, Kane Brown, and Pearl Jam. The arena also welcomed sold-out performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Hans Zimmer, Deftones, Forrest Frank, Mariah Carey, and Little Big Town.
Pollstar Magazine, a leading publication covering the concert industry, compiles its rankings through a committee of industry experts such as arena managers, artists, and promoters. Since opening in 1996, Bridgestone Arena has hosted over 27 million guests and remains one of the busiest venues in the U.S.
The arena has earned 17 consecutive and 20 total nominations for Pollstar’s Arena of the Year Award, winning in 2014, 2017, and 2023. Additionally, it was named the 2024 Academy of Country Music Venue of the Year for the seventh time, further cementing its reputation as a premier venue for live entertainment.
