From downtown on foot along Beale StreetBeale Street and downtownwalk
Getting there
Walk to Beale Street and on to the arena at 191 Beale Street. For Grizzlies games, doors open 90 minutes before tip-off.
Getting back
Walk back with the crowd. There’s no re-entry, so finish anything on Beale Street before you go in.
FedExForum publishes no walking route or time. Every bag is screened, and only clear bags up to 6 × 8 × 2 inches, small wallets and quart-size clear bags are allowed.
From South Main by trolley or on footSouth Main Arts Districttransit
Getting there
Ride MATA’s Main Street Trolley north toward Beale Street for $1 each way, or walk; ARRIVE Memphis puts FedExForum 0.8 miles away, about 18 minutes on foot. FedExForum says trolley lines run within a few blocks of the arena.
Getting back
The trolley runs Monday to Saturday until 10 p.m. and Sunday until 6 p.m., so after a night game walk back south or book a rideshare from the drop-off zone on Fourth Street.
Trolleys run about every 60 minutes. MATA’s special-events page lists no extra service for Grizzlies games, so check its service updates before you ride.
From Harbor Town by rideshareHarbor Town on Mud Islandrideshare
Getting there
Set your drop-off to the arena’s east end, on Fourth Street between Beale Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue, where FedExForum puts guest, taxi and limo drop-off.
Getting back
Book your ride back to the same zone. Cars aren’t allowed to sit or park there.
Prices and waits after the game are set by the app. The arena publishes the zone but no pickup times.
From Graceland by rideshareGraceland and Whitehaven, near the airportrideshare
Getting there
Take a rideshare downtown to the arena’s drop-off zone on Fourth Street, between Beale Street and Dr. M.L. King Jr. Avenue.
Getting back
Book your ride back to the same zone. Cars aren’t allowed to sit or park there.
The hotel runs no shuttle to Beale Street and recommends Uber, Lyft or a taxi. If you drive instead, the arena garage is sold only by the season for Grizzlies games, so you need your own downtown parking.
Beale Street and downtownA first Memphis visit and walking to the game
Stay downtown near Beale Street and walk to the arena, with blues clubs and barbecue on the way.
To the arena
Walk to Beale Street and on to the arena at 191 Beale Street.
After the game
Walk back along Beale Street, or stop at a Beale Street club on the way.
The tradeoff
Downtown hotels charge for parking each night, and The Peabody adds a nightly service fee. Beale Street bars such as Silky O’Sullivan’s have live music every day and stay open late.
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South Main Arts DistrictA base with its own food spots, on the trolley line
Stay in the South Main Arts District, south of Beale Street, on the Main Street trolley line, with its own breakfast and barbecue spots.
To the arena
Board the Main Street Trolley north toward Beale Street, or walk north on Main Street, then continue to the arena at 191 Beale Street.
After the game
Walk back south, or book a rideshare from the arena’s drop-off zone on Fourth Street. Check the trolley’s last run before you count on it.
The tradeoff
The arena is a walk or a trolley ride away, and the trolley runs about once an hour and stops at 10 p.m. (6 p.m. on Sunday), so it won’t always cover the trip back after a night game.