2025 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament

2025 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament

Mar 12 - 16

2025 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament

Mar 12 - 16

Showings

Event Info

Bag Policy

For enhanced safety and speed of entry, we strongly discourage guests from bringing bags to events. All fans are urged to arrive early and travel light.

If a bag is necessary, the following restrictions and processes apply:

  • Backpacks of any size are considered prohibited items and are NOT allowed into the arena.
  • Bags that measure larger than 12”x12”x6” are prohibited and are NOT allowed into the arena.
  • Bags that measure between 6”x4”x1.5” and 12”x 12”x6” (including clear bags and Nashville Locker Room bags) are subject to x-ray screening and visual inspection. 
  • Bags that measure smaller than 6” x 4” x 1.5” may proceed through express screening lanes for visual inspection.  
  • Diaper bags and bags needed for medical reasons are allowed but will be subject to x-ray screening.
  • We kindly ask that you reach out to Bridgestone Arena Customer Service (accessibilityservices@powersmgmt.com) 24 hours prior to your event if you want to arrange for additional accommodations before arrival. 

Reminder: Patrons with prohibited items will not be permitted entry to the arena. Bridgestone Arena does not provide on-site storage. Guests are asked to plan accordingly and allow for extra time when arriving at Bridgestone Arena.

Exceptions to this bag policy may be made for extenuating circumstances such as medical needs and diaper bags.

Please contact Bridgestone Arena if you require additional information or guidance at customerservice@nashvillepredators.com or 615-770-2000.

Additional Information

Party in the Park

The SEC Men's Basketball Tournament is coming to Nashville, and Music City will host a Party in the Park on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15. There will be a video screen to watch the Tournament games, DJ and live music performances, food trucks, and more at Music City Walk of Fame Park and along Rep. John Lewis Way.

To view entire Party in the Park schedule, click HERE

To view the Party in the Park house rules, click HERE

To view the Party in the Park lineup, click HERE

Road Closures

Sunday, March 9, 2025

5am
Close Rep. John Lewis Way from Demonbreun to Broadway (REOPEN Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:00PM)

Close Sidewalks on Rep. John Lewis Way (Demonbreun to Broadway) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, March 17, 2025, by 6:00PM

Close Sidewalks on Demonbreun (Rep. John Lewis Way to 4th Avenue) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, March 17, 2025, by 6:00PM

Close Sidewalks on 4th Avenue (Demonbreun to Hilton Valet) --- closed for set-up as needed; otherwise to remain open for pedestrian access (REOPEN Monday, March 17, 2025, by 6:00PM

Bag all meters on 4th Avenue (Demonbreun to Hilton Valet) – NO PARKING (REMOVE BAGS on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:00PM)

Close 6th Avenue (Northbound lanes only from Demonbreun to Broadway) (LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY-NO THRU TRAFFIC) (REOPEN Monday, March 17, 2025, by 6:00PM)

All roads to re-open no later than 6:00PM on Monday, March 17, 2025

More Road Closure Information

Tournament Schedule

QUARTERFINALS

GAME 9 - March 14 at 12:00 p.m.

Ole Miss (8) v Auburn (1) 

GAME 10 - March 14 at 2:30 p.m.

Texas (13) v Tennessee (4)

GAME 11 - March 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Missouri (7) v Florida (2)

GAME 12 - March 14 at 8:30 p.m.

Kentucky (6)  v Alabama (3)

SEMIFINALS

GAME 13 - March 15 at 12:00 p.m.

Auburn (1) v Tennessee (4)

GAME 14 - March 15 at 2:30 p.m.

Alabama (3) v Florida (2)

CHAMPIONSHIP

Sunday, March 16 at 12:00 p.m.

Florida (2) v Tennessee (4)