PredsFest 2026 Presented by Ticketmaster

Saturday, September 26

The biggest party in Smashville returns on Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

We're taking over the streets surrounding Bridgestone Arena with the return of PredsFest presented by Ticketmaster, our official 2026-27 season kickoff free fan fest.

Enjoy live music, player & alumni appearances, food trucks, custom giveaways, kids zone, tailgate area & more as we celebrate the return of Music City Hockey with the ultimate pregame party. The puck drops at 2 PM as the Preds take on the Carolina Hurricanes for the final game of preseason. 

This event is FREE and open to the public with no ticket required. Tickets for the preseason game can be purchased below.

Preseason Tickets: NSH vs. CAR

What to Expect

  • Clear Tote Bag giveaway presented by Ticketmaster for the first 3,000 fans
  • Player, alumni & broadcast team appearances
  • Hear from President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland
  • Live music on the Corona Broadway Stage featuring Universal Crush playing fan favorites from 30 Years of Bridgestone Arena
  • Festival Zone featuring Hatch Print Show bandana station, photo ops, Music City Mini Prints & more
  • Kids Zone featuring hockey activations, Preds & Pixels Gaming Experience, fun kids activities and more
  • Nissan Tailgate Zone with a large screen to catch the games, lawn games and good times
  • Local food trucks and beverage tents including Raising Canes, Puckett’s & more
  • Additional partner activations

Smashville Loyal Exclusive Access

Smashville Loyal members will have exclusive access throughout PredsFest including a designated Smashville Loyal tent, alumni visits, priority early access to PredsFest and more!

Want access? Become Smashville Loyal today!

Preseason Game vs. Carolina - 2 p.m.

Stick around after Predsfest as the Preds face the Carolina Hurricanes!

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