Nashville Predators Fanbase Analytics

2026-27 season · Western Conference, Central Division

Home Games

Avg Attendance

17,272

Capacity %

100.7%

Wiki Views (30d)

18,221

Arena Rating

4.7 ★

17,429 Google reviews

Franchise Value

$1.60B

Forbes 2025

Bridgestone Arena

Capacity

17,159

Opened

1996 (reno 2022)

Location

Nashville, TN, USA

Metro Population

2,102,573

Median Household Income (Metro, USD)

$70,000

DMA

Nashville (#27)

Traditions & Atmosphere

Goal Song

Sledgehammer goal siren

Signature Chant

It's All About The Team

Signature Throw

Catfish

Catfish Toss (2003) — Fans throw catfish onto the ice — a Predators-specific twist on the Detroit octopus tradition
Pre-Game DJ — DJ-driven hype set rather than a traditional anthem singer — unique in the NHL

Attendance Trend — 2026-27 Season

Each dot is a home game; dashed line marks listed arena capacity. Dots at or above capacity are shown in indigo (standing-room sales), below capacity in red, and outdoor / neutral-site games in amber (clamped to the top of the chart so they don't distort the scale).

Business — Forbes 2025

Franchise Value

$1.60B

Annual Revenue

$203M

Operating Income

$35M

Source: Forbes Team Profile (forbes.com/teams). Revenue and operating income are most recent published season figures.

Stanley Cup History

Stanley Cups

Last Cup

Never

Founded

1998

Nashville Predators; finals appearance 2017

Recent Home Games

Date	Opponent	Attendance	Capacity	% Full
2026-10-03	Dallas Stars	17,260	17,159	100.6%
2026-10-01	Minnesota Wild	17,284	17,159	100.7%