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- Get ticketsLouisville Bats at Memphis RedbirdsThu, Jun 4, 2026 · 7:05 PM CDT
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- Get ticketsLouisville Bats at Memphis RedbirdsSat, Jun 6, 2026 · 6:35 PM CDT
- Get ticketsLouisville Bats at Memphis RedbirdsSun, Jun 7, 2026 · 1:05 PM CDT
- Get ticketsNashville Sounds at Memphis RedbirdsTue, Jun 16, 2026 · 7:05 PM CDT
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- Get ticketsNashville Sounds at Memphis RedbirdsSat, Jun 20, 2026 · 6:35 PM CDT
- Get ticketsNashville Sounds at Memphis RedbirdsSun, Jun 21, 2026 · 1:05 PM CDT
- Get ticketsCharlotte Knights at Memphis RedbirdsTue, Jun 30, 2026 · 7:05 PM CDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near AutoZone Park fills early.
Getting there
AutoZone Park sits at 200 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, two blocks east of Beale Street and directly across from the Peabody Memphis hotel. Driving uses I-40 or I-55 to the downtown Memphis exits and a short drive to Union Avenue. There is no commuter rail in Memphis. The MATA Main Street Trolley historically operated a downtown loop near the ballpark (suspended and reinstated in phases — check MATA for current operations). From Nashville it is about a three-hour drive west on I-40; from Little Rock it is about a two-hour drive east on I-40; from Jackson, Mississippi it is about three and a half hours north on I-55. Team-affiliated and adjacent downtown surface lots and garages ring the ballpark, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on weekend dates and on any date with overlapping Beale Street or FedExForum events. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along Union Avenue. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Memphis Redbirds' official site before going.
The neighborhood
AutoZone Park anchors downtown Memphis's entertainment core — two blocks east of Beale Street (the iconic blues-and-barbecue corridor), a short walk from the Peabody Memphis (the historic hotel famed for its lobby duck march), the Orpheum Theatre, and FedExForum (home of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies). The downtown blocks around the ballpark are dense with hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Mud Island and the Mississippi River sit a short walk west. The South Main Arts District a short ride south is the canonical walkable restaurant-and-gallery cluster. Sun Studio (where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded) sits a short ride east in the Edge District. Graceland and the National Civil Rights Museum (at the Lorraine Motel) are short drives from downtown. The neighborhood reads as one of the most genuinely walkable downtown Triple-A ballpark settings in the country — directly tied to Memphis's deep music and barbecue tourism.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pre-game stops within walking distance in downtown Memphis include Charles Vergos' Rendezvous (the legendary Memphis dry-rub ribs destination in the alley off Second Street — the canonical Memphis pre-game stop), Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (the destination downtown Front Street fried-chicken sit-down), and BB King's Blues Club on Beale Street for ribs-and-live-blues. Central BBQ is the destination contemporary Memphis-style barbecue (the downtown location is closest to the ballpark). Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar on Main Street is the destination flight-themed downtown sit-down. Sweet Grass in the Cooper-Young historic district a short ride east is the destination Lowcountry Southern sit-down. Silly Goose on Main Street is the downtown craft-beer-and-cocktails standby. Pre-game crowds at Beale Street and the closest downtown restaurants build sharply on weekend Redbirds home dates and any FedExForum event night.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive about 45-60 minutes before first pitch — downtown Memphis parking flow picks up sharply on weekend Redbirds home dates and on any date when FedExForum (Memphis Grizzlies) or Beale Street has a major overlapping event. AutoZone Park opened in 2000 as the new home of the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A International League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. AutoZone — the Fortune 500 auto-parts retailer founded in Memphis and headquartered downtown — has been the naming-rights partner since opening. The Redbirds have been a continuous Cardinals affiliate since the ballpark opened, meaning top Cardinals prospects and rehabbing Busch Stadium major-leaguers pass through Memphis routinely. Mobile-only tickets are the norm. Bag policy and gate-open times shift season to season; confirm on the Redbirds' site before going.
Best games to catch
International League divisional matchups against the Nashville Sounds (Brewers affiliate) — the in-state Tennessee Triple-A rivalry on the I-40 corridor — are the most reliable above-average draws and consistently the hottest tickets of the season. Visits from the Louisville Bats (Reds affiliate), Indianapolis Indians (Pirates affiliate), and Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers affiliate) anchor the regional rivalry calendar. Any date when a top Cardinals prospect or a rehabbing Busch Stadium major-leaguer is scheduled to play lifts demand sharply. Fireworks Fridays, Independence Day weekend, and themed promotional nights anchor the strongest weekend crowds. The Redbirds publish their full promotional calendar on the team site; specifics vary year to year.
What to know
AutoZone Park opened in April 2000 in downtown Memphis as the new home of the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The naming-rights agreement with AutoZone — the Fortune 500 auto-parts retailer founded in Memphis and headquartered downtown — has been in place since opening. The Redbirds have been a continuous Cardinals affiliate since the ballpark opened, making it one of the longer-running Triple-A affiliation relationships. Capacity sits around 10,000 with a 360-degree concourse and views toward the downtown Memphis skyline. The ballpark is widely cited as among the best Triple-A venues in the country and was a Triple-A All-Star host. The franchise plays in the International League under MLB's 2021 minor-league reorganization (previously the Pacific Coast League Triple-A). The Redbirds were originally non-profit-owned through the Memphis Redbirds Foundation, then sold to the Cardinals organization in 2014 (a notable MiLB ownership shift bringing a Triple-A affiliate fully in-house under its MLB parent). The ballpark sits two blocks from Beale Street and directly across from the Peabody Memphis.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at AutoZone Park?
Gates typically open about 60-90 minutes before first pitch, earlier for fireworks Fridays or major promotional dates. Exact gate-open times shift season to season — check the Memphis Redbirds' official site for the current schedule.
Who plays at AutoZone Park?
The Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A International League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, play their home games at AutoZone Park. The Redbirds have been a continuous Cardinals affiliate since the ballpark opened in 2000.
How close is AutoZone Park to Beale Street?
Two blocks. AutoZone Park anchors downtown Memphis's entertainment core directly east of Beale Street and across from the Peabody Memphis hotel — pre-game on Beale Street and post-game music or barbecue is the canonical Memphis Redbirds experience.
Where can I park near AutoZone Park?
Team-affiliated and adjacent downtown surface lots and garages ring the ballpark along Union Avenue and Third Street. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing on weekend dates and on any date when FedExForum or Beale Street has a major overlapping event. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
How do I get to AutoZone Park from Nashville?
Driving via I-40 west is the standard option — about three hours from Nashville. There is no commuter rail to Memphis. The MATA Main Street Trolley historically operated a downtown loop near the ballpark — check MATA for current operations.
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