Geodis Park (501 Benton Avenue) holds 30,109 people and has roughly 5,000 club-controlled parking spaces. That ratio is the core problem. A sellout means most of the 30,000 attendees need a plan that does not involve driving straight to a lot next to the stadium and walking in. The Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood surrounding the stadium is residential. Nashville SC is direct about this: do not expect to show up alone 15 minutes before kickoff and find a spot.
On-Campus Lots (Pre-Purchase Required)
There are 11 official parking lots around the Nashville Fairgrounds site. Most require a pre-purchased pass.
Lot 8 (Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, 0.0 miles) is the closest, a 3-minute walk to Gates D, E, and F. This is the most sought-after lot.
Lot 10 (Wilson Drive, 0.1 miles) is 2 minutes from the Premium Clubs and Gates A, B, and C. Adjacent to the stadium.
Lot 2 and Lot 3 (Wedgewood Ave, 0.3 miles) are 5-minute walks to Gates A, B, and C. Tailgating is allowed.
Lot 1 (Wingrove St/Nolensville Pike, 0.5 miles) is a 9-minute walk. Also allows tailgating.
On-campus lots go on sale to Season Ticket Members about 10 days before a match. General public access opens approximately 3 days before. Buy early. Inventory runs out. On-site payment by credit card or mobile only, no cash.
Off-Campus Options
PMC Lots near the stadium: Starting at $10 while inventory lasts. Available through Nashville SC’s parking page or PMC directly. Less convenient than on-campus but cheaper and gives you options when campus lots sell out.
Nissan Stadium (east Nashville side): Lots R, T, and N offer parking for $10 cash. A free shuttle runs to Geodis Park, but you must reserve your shuttle spot ahead of time. This is a real option for those willing to accept the shuttle logistics.
Chestnut Lot: Free on matchdays. Approximately a 30-minute walk to the stadium. Tailgating not allowed. Fort Negley Park is not available for parking despite being nearby.
Rideshare
The designated rideshare drop-off and pickup zone is on Craighead Street (near Fair Park, 2300 Bransford Avenue). Drivers access via Bransford Avenue. The app divides the zone into areas 1A, 2A, and 3A, which you communicate to your driver for pickup. As of 2026, the rideshare zone moved to Craighead Street with expanded capacity. This is consistently the recommendation from both the team and local officials for fans who do not need to tailgate.
WeGo Bus
Routes 52 (Nolensville Pike) and 77 (Thompson/Wedgewood) are free all day on regular season home game matchdays. There are two WeGo stops near the stadium. Route 84 runs from Murfreesboro and Antioch park-and-rides for $2 each way on weekend home games. The express bus runs specifically for match days and is a legitimate option for people coming from downtown.
Biking
Walk Bike Nashville runs a free bike valet on Benton Ave outside Gate C. Bike racks are scattered around the stadium perimeter on a first-come basis. Given that Geodis Park is about 2 miles from downtown, biking is a genuinely practical option for anyone willing to make the ride.
The Bottom Line
Buy your parking pass before match day or plan to rideshare. The on-campus lots, especially Lots 8 and 10, give the best experience but require advance purchase. If you wait until the day of the match, expect to pay more for a less convenient spot or to take the shuttle from Nissan Stadium. The Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood is not a place to improvise parking on matchday.
Sources
- Nashville SC official parking page: nashvillesc.com/geodispark/parking
- Nashville SC matchday guide 2025: nashvillesc.com/news/2025-matchday-guide
- Nashville SC: “New for ’26: More Parking & Updates to Rideshare,” 2026 season update
- Nashville SC: “Make Your Plan: Available Parking and Transportation to GEODIS Park”
- Fox17: “Everything you need to know about parking at Nashville SC’s GEODIS Park,” May 2022
- NewsChannel5: “How to get to Nashville SC soccer matches,” April 2022
- Wikipedia: Geodis Park (11 official lots, 30,109 capacity)