Getting There · FedExForum · Memphis
Getting to FedExForum — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to FedExForum without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Memphis Grizzlies game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Beale Street Entertainment District, Memphis fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 16,667, the streets around Beale Street Entertainment District, Memphis tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Beale Street Entertainment District, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About FedExForum
Home of the memphis grizzlies. the arena has hosted events at this site since 2004. located at 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103.
Transit Routes to FedExForum
MATA Main Street trolley stops at Beale Street and Linden Avenue are about two blocks away. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from FedExForum — you are moving while the parking lots around Beale Street Entertainment District, Memphis are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at FedExForum
Uber and Lyft both serve FedExForum. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from FedExForum before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to FedExForum from Beale Street Entertainment District
FedExForum is located at 191 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, in the Beale Street Entertainment District area of Memphis. While FedExForum is not in the core downtown area, the Beale Street Entertainment District surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to FedExForum is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at FedExForum
FedExForum holds 16,667 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like FedExForum means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Memphis Grizzlies have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from FedExForum
If you took transit to FedExForum, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (MATA Main Street trolley stops at Beale Street and Linden Avenue are about two blocks away) — and screenshot it. Evening events at FedExForum typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.