Nashville Predators Open Arena, Provide Meals to Residents Affected by Winter Storms

The team is offering a warm place to charge devices, fill water bottles, and enjoy meals during the severe weather.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:23pm

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The Nashville Predators have opened Bridgestone Arena to local residents affected by the recent winter storms, providing a place for community members to charge their devices, fill up water bottles, and enjoy meals. The team has also partnered with the Harlem Globetrotters to allocate 500 tickets to each of their weekend shows, with each ticket including a $10 food and beverage voucher. The Predators will also match $5,000 in donations made to the NewsChannel 5 Winter Storm Relief Fund.

Why it matters

The severe winter storms have left nearly 75,000 people in the Nashville area without power, and the Predators' efforts to open their arena and provide meals and resources to those affected demonstrates the team's commitment to supporting their local community during a time of need.

The details

The Predators are opening Bridgestone Arena on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT for community members to charge their devices, fill up water bottles, and enjoy meals. The Harlem Globetrotters, who are playing at the arena on Saturday, are also allocating 500 tickets to each of their shows, with each ticket including a $10 food and beverage voucher.

  • The arena will be open on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at the arena on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. CT.

The players

Nashville Predators

A professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee and a member of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Bridgestone Arena

A multi-purpose arena in downtown Nashville that serves as the home venue for the Nashville Predators.

Harlem Globetrotters

An American exhibition basketball team known for their entertaining and acrobatic style of play.

Michelle Kennedy

The president and COO of the Nashville Predators.

NewsChannel 5

A local television station in Nashville, Tennessee that is running a Winter Storm Relief Fund.

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What they’re saying

“It's been a hard week in our community for so many. We are hopeful that this weekend at Bridgestone Arena can provide a fun outlet for Smashville. We are grateful to have wonderful partners in the Harlem Globetrotters and Delaware North to provide tickets, meals and hours of fun. Smashville always comes together in times of need, and we are proud to be a part of it.”

— Michelle Kennedy, President and COO, Nashville Predators

What’s next

The Predators will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on any additional community support efforts.

The takeaway

The Nashville Predators' decision to open their arena and provide resources to those affected by the winter storms demonstrates the team's commitment to supporting their local community during times of crisis, highlighting the important role that sports organizations can play in bringing people together and providing aid in the face of natural disasters.