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Published on November 8th, 2013 | by Ath letize

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FedExForum Seating Chart

FedExForum Seating Chart

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The FedExForum  is a multi-purpose sporting arena in Memphis, Tennessee and is the home of the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and the Memphis Tigers of the NCAA.  A detailed FedExForum seating chart is located to the left.  FedExForum is located in downtown Memphis. It’s a popular location for large concert events in the state of Tennessee.

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The arena is owned by the City of Memphis which built the arena for $250 million. FedExForum seats roughly 18,119 for basketball events and took over 2 years to build. The interior was designed to pay tribute to Memphis’ musical heritage, with paintings and murals showing some of the city’s most famous works of art.

FedExForum was the first arena to utilize “see-through” shot clock units, which allows spectators sitting behind to not have an obstructive view.

Click on the link/s below to view seating charts for all the different events held inside the FedExForum.

 

FedExForum Quick Facts

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  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Main Teams: Memphis Grizzlies, and Memphis Tigers (NCAA)
  • Seating Capacity: 18,119(approximately)
  • Size: 783,500 square feet
  • Opened: 2004

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History of FedExForum

FedExForum originally broke ground on June 20, 2002. Construction was completed and the arena was ready for spectators on September 6, 2004. FedExForum PictureThe construction costs associated with the arena estimated $250 million. The arena has not only held a lot of NBA games, but NCAA Men’s games as well. The Conference USA Men’s basketball tournament has played their a lot in the past.

Naming rights for the arena were purchased by one of Memphis’ most well known businesses, FedEx, for $92 million. FedExForum was financed using $250 million of public bonds, which were issued by the Memphis Public Building Authority . The venue also has the capability of hosting ice hockey games and concerts. In 2011 the arena was coined the nick “The Grindhouse” by Tony Allen.

FedExForum Address

191 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Phone: (901) 205-2525

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