Getting There · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium · Memphis
Getting to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Memphis Tigers game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Memphis (Mid-South Fairgrounds / Liberty Park), Memphis fill long before doors. With 58,325 seats to fill, the stadium draws enough traffic on event nights to make car-free options worth considering even if you normally drive everywhere. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Memphis (Mid-South Fairgrounds / Liberty Park), and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Home of the memphis tigers and the autozone liberty bowl. the stadium has stood at this location since 1965, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 335 South Hollywood Street, Memphis, TN 38104.
Transit Routes to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
MATA buses and game-day shuttles serve the stadium at Liberty Park in Memphis. Event-night frequency is typically higher than off-peak, but confirming the schedule for your specific travel time is still worthwhile. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 60-75 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around Memphis (Mid-South Fairgrounds / Liberty Park), Memphis are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium from Memphis (Mid-South Fairgrounds / Liberty Park)
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is located at 335 South Hollywood Street, Memphis, TN 38104, in the Memphis (Mid-South Fairgrounds / Liberty Park) area of Memphis. While Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is not in the core downtown area, the Memphis (Mid-South Fairgrounds / Liberty Park) 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 final approach to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium holds 58,325 for a typical event configuration. Plan to arrive 60-75 minutes before doors for a typical event. For sold-out games featuring the Memphis Tigers, aim for 90 minutes — the entry lines at a large venue scale up quickly in the final half hour before the event starts. Most gates at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium run security screening with bag-size limits, so traveling light speeds up your entry.
Late-Night Exit from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
If you took transit to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, 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 buses and game-day shuttles serve the stadium at Liberty Park in Memphis) — and screenshot it. Events at 40,000+ venues can run past 10:30 PM, and encores or overtime push that later. Transit agencies in Memphis sometimes add post-event service for major games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, but you should confirm rather than assume. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.