Memphis Tourism's Sports Council provides answers to your frequently asked questions about hosting and attending group sporting events in the home of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll.
Memphis Tourism's Sports Council provides answers to your frequently asked questions about hosting and attending group sporting events in the home of blues, soul and rock 'n' roll.
Q. What are the capacities of Memphis' major sports facilities?
A. See a snapshot below. Find additional detail and all Sports Facilities here.
Capacity of Downtown Memphis Venues:
- FedExForum: 805,850-SF facility area | 18,500 seats
- AutoZone Park: 11-acre facility area | 10,000 seats
- Renasant Convention Center: 20 volleyball courts or 10 basketball courts under one roof | 5,500 seats (bleacher-style)
Capacity of Midtown Memphis Venues:
- Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium & Liberty Park: 17-acre facility area | 57,053 seats
- Memphis Sports & Events Center: 16 basketball courts or 32 volleyball courts under one roof | 3,500 seats
Capacity of Citywide Venues:
- Gameday Baseball: 10 fields | Up to 200 seats per field
- Mike Rose Soccer Complex: 16 FIFA-dimension fields | 2,500 seats
- P7 Sports Academy: 5 basketball courts or 8 volleyball courts
- USA Baseball Stadium Complex: 7 fields | 5,000 seats
Q. What types of sporting events does Memphis host?
A. In 2023, we will host events from futsal to volleyball, welcoming youth to pro players. View all of our sporting events here, and get a feel for some of our biggest annual events:
- Nike EYBL Youth Basketball
- NCAA College Basketball Academy
- FedEx St. Jude Championship
Q. How easy is it to get to and around Memphis?
A. Memphis is centrally located within the U.S., easily accessible by car, air or train.
- 10 airlines serve Memphis International Airport, offering nonstop service between the city and more than 30 destinations.
- Memphis International Airport is 12 miles (about a 20-minute drive) from Downtown Memphis.
- Several taxi, shuttle and rideshare options service the airport area; anticipate $18 - $20 via Uber and Lyft or $26 - $28 by taxi to reach downtown from the airport.
- But first, check with your hotel as the staff may offer complimentary shuttle transportation!
- You may also be interested in group transportation options and fun ways to get around the city without a car.
Nonstop Destinations at MEM
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St. Petersburg/Clearwater, FL (PIE)
Washington, DC (DCA)
Q. What is the total number of sleeping rooms in Memphis hotels?
A. Memphis offers more than 26,000 sleeping rooms citywide, with more than 4,000 of those in Downtown Memphis.
Q. Is Memphis a Union town?
A. No. Tennessee is a "Right to Work" state.
