If you are putting together a group trip to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — whether it is a Memphis Tigers home game, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, or the Southern Heritage Classic — the single question that keeps every organizer up the night before is simple: where exactly does the bus drop us off, and where does it park? Most rental pages skip that answer entirely, or leave it vague enough to be useless when you are idling on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street at kickoff with 40 people in the back.
This guide answers it plainly, using the stadium's own published information and the current game-day traffic plan. Then it walks you through everything else a group trip needs: which vehicle fits your headcount, what shapes the price, how the AutoZone Liberty Bowl logistics differ from a regular Tigers home game, and how a Memphis charter bus rental turns the whole thing — the I-240 crawl, the lot scramble, the post-game surge — into someone else's problem.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is one of the most-requested destinations for group transportation in Memphis. The logistics below come from coordinating these runs, not from a brochure. For the full picture of how we handle sporting events across the city, see our Memphis sporting event transportation service.
Stadium address
335 Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, Memphis, TN 38104
Bus parking
Tan Lot C ONLY — Access 11 at Southern Ave. & Early Maxwell
Tigers game drop-off
Gate 6, Glenn Rogers Sr. Street (stadium side)
Liberty Bowl drop-off
Access 2 off South Hollywood Street
Rideshare zone
Tiger Lane and East Parkway northbound curb
Stadium capacity
58,325
Why Rent a Bus to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
Getting a group to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium without a plan is an exercise in controlled chaos. Central Avenue backs up in both directions well before kickoff. Glenn Rogers Sr. Street switches to one-way southbound starting at 4:00 PM on game days, funneling every last-minute arrival through the same narrow corridor.
The I-240 approach from Downtown and East Memphis is the fastest highway route to Liberty Park — and the first place traffic locks up on any sold-out night. Park in the wrong lot and you are hiking. Rideshare pickup is staged on Tiger Lane and the East Parkway northbound curb, not at the stadium gates — so after three hours in the Tennessee heat or a cold December wind, your group exits the stadium and then walks further before anyone finds their ride.
A Memphis party bus or charter bus rental removes every layer of that. Your group loads at one pickup point — a hotel in Downtown, a tailgate address in Midtown, or a neighborhood in Germantown — rides together, and gets dropped near Gate 6 on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street while the bus moves to its designated space in Tan Lot C. After the final whistle, the bus is already staged when your crew walks out. No surge pricing, no scattered caravan, no drawing straws for who drives sober.
That is the whole case for a Memphis bus rental on game day — and it gets sharper the bigger your group is.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Here is the part most guides get wrong or skip. Let’s go straight to what the stadium and the University of Memphis actually publish.
For Memphis Tigers football games, the official shuttle drop-off and pick-up point is outside Gate 6 on the stadium side of Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, per the University of Memphis’s current game-day traffic plan. The Blue City Tours shuttle — the stadium’s paid shuttle service at $10 per rider — uses a dedicated lane on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street and deposits passengers at that same Gate 6 location. A charter bus arriving from a hotel or residential neighborhood pickup takes the same corridor and the same drop point: southbound on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street to Gate 6.
For AutoZone Liberty Bowl events, the official drop-off and pick-up zone shifts: Access 2 off South Hollywood Street on game day, per the Liberty Bowl’s published parking guide. Rideshare pickup for both events is staged on Tiger Lane and the northbound curb of East Parkway — not at the stadium gates. That is the critical distinction your group needs to understand before game day.
Someone who booked a rideshare faces a 10–15 minute walk from the East Parkway curb to the main gates. Your group, dropped at Gate 6 on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, walks straight in.
The one-line version: for Tigers games, your bus drops at Gate 6 on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street. For the Liberty Bowl, the official drop zone is Access 2 off South Hollywood Street. Either way, your group is steps from the gates — not at a rideshare curb on East Parkway.
Where Buses Park — Tan Lot C, Access 11, and the Bus Parking Cost
Here is the detail that catches first-time groups off guard: bus parking at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is restricted to Tan Lot C only, located at Access 11 at the intersection of Southern Avenue and Early Maxwell. That is not a suggestion — it is the stadium’s published policy for most events on property. There is no pulling into the Blue Lot, no staging on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, no finding a convenient corner near the gate.
Tan Lot C at Access 11 is the designated bus lot, and every charter bus at the stadium is directed there.
For the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, bus parking in Tan Lot C is $100 per vehicle, per the event’s official parking guide. General car parking runs $45–$50 per vehicle. One charter bus handles your entire group for a single parking cost, versus a caravan of cars each paying $45–$50 and each occupying a separate stall.
The math flips decisively toward one bus the moment your party grows beyond three or four vehicles’ worth of people.
Important for your planning: all parking at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is cashless — credit or debit cards only at every lot gate. Standard stalls are 10′×20′; oversized vehicles are charged for the number of stalls they occupy, which is another reason to clarify bus parking with the stadium in advance rather than discovering it at the entrance. Overnight parking is prohibited in all lots except Blue Lot 15, which has reserved RV spaces with electrical hookup for football games ($150, available by calling 901-795-7700).
We highly recommend reviewing the official Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium parking page and confirming lot assignments for your specific event before game day.
Confirm the Plan When You Book — Here’s Why
The game-day traffic flow at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is actively managed by the University of Memphis, the Oak View Group, and the City of Memphis — and it changes by event. For Tigers football games, Glenn Rogers Sr. Street goes one-way southbound from Central Avenue starting at 4:00 PM, with all four lanes moving south toward Access 4. During the game, traffic restores to two-way.
After the final whistle — roughly 9:00 PM for evening kickoffs — it flips one-way northbound to clear the exit flow. Any guide quoting a fixed “pull up here and drop” instruction without flagging that directional change may already be wrong for your event window.
For large events like the Liberty Bowl and the Southern Heritage Classic, expect significantly heavier traffic management throughout the Liberty Park perimeter. MATA provides a free shuttle with drop-off at Early Maxwell and Central Avenue. Blue City Tours runs the paid $10/rider shuttle on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street to Gate 6.
Neither moves your group as a controlled unit on your schedule. Our reservation team is available 24/7 to confirm your exact drop-off point, verify the current Glenn Rogers Sr. Street direction for your arrival window, and lock in the Access 11 routing to Tan Lot C for your specific event date. We keep up with the plan changes so you do not have to.
Call 901-203-3399 any time.
Every Transportation Option Compared
Memphis has real limitations when it comes to public transit to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, and the options for moving a group to Liberty Park reflect that. Here is an honest look at every realistic choice, scored on what actually matters for a group of 15 or more people.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Drop point | Tailgating? | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private charter bus | One flat rate, split across the group | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | Best — Gate 6 / Glenn Rogers Sr. St., steps from gates | Yes — nobody draws the short straw | 15–56 |
| Blue City Tours shuttle | $10/rider | Only if everyone boards the same run | Good — Gate 6 drop | No — shuttle runs on a loop schedule | Any, but no schedule control |
| MATA free shuttle | Free | No — public shuttle | Early Maxwell & Central Ave. | No | 1–2 people |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car + post-game surge | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | Tiger Lane / East Parkway, 10–15 min walk | Yes, but fragmented | 1–4 per car |
| Everyone drives | $45–$50/car + gas per car | No — caravans split up | Varies by lot purchased | Yes, but someone stays sober | 1–2 cars |
The honest read: for one or two people, the MATA free shuttle or a rideshare is probably the right call. The moment your group grows past three or four cars’ worth of people, the coordination cost — different arrival times, scattered parking, multiple fares, and the designated-driver problem — tips decisively toward one bus. A single 40-passenger bus replaces roughly ten cars, each paying $45–$50 to park and each requiring one person to stay sober behind the wheel.
One bus, one permit in Tan Lot C, one flat rate, and everyone together when the clock hits 0:00. Then, sure — a private bus is also the only option where tailgating starts the moment you pull away from the curb.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need?
Not every Memphis Tigers tailgate group is the same size, and you should never pay for seats you do not need. Here is how the fleet breaks down for a Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium run.
| Vehicle | Typical seats | Tailgate gear storage | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to ~14 | Modest — coolers, bags | Small fan groups, suite access, VIP runs | Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | ~15–50 | Onboard, lighter gear | Fan groups who want the pregame on the ride over | Built-in bar, LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | ~15–35 | Overhead storage, some underfloor | Mid-size groups, corporate outings, department shuttles | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Deep undercarriage bays — grills, coolers, tables | Large fan groups, company outings, alumni groups | Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays |
For groups that want the tailgate to begin the moment the bus pulls away from the curb, a 15- to 50-passenger party bus is the right pick — built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound to carry the energy from pickup to kickoff. For larger groups hauling serious tailgate gear, a full-size charter bus gives you undercarriage bays deep enough for grills, folding tables, and a 60-quart cooler, plus an onboard restroom that earns its keep on the ride home after a three-hour night game. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your event date.
Memphis Bus Rental Prices for Liberty Stadium Events
Party Bus In Memphis provides all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you ever book. Pricing for a Liberty Stadium run depends on several clear factors: vehicle size, total hours (including tailgate time and post-game staging), your pickup location across Greater Memphis, and the event date. A standard Tigers home game on a Tuesday evening prices differently from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl in late December, when demand across the entire Mid-South is at its annual peak.
For real ranges to anchor your estimate: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The stadium’s $100 Tan Lot C bus parking cost is a separate line item on top of your rental quote.
Here is the per-person math that settles the debate for most groups. A 40-passenger charter bus for a 6-hour Tigers night game — pickup at 4:00 PM, drop at Gate 6 by 5:30 PM, staged in Tan Lot C through the final whistle, return by 11:00 PM — typically runs $1,600–$2,000 all-in for the bus. Split across 40 people: $40–$50 per person.
Compare that against $45–$50 per car for parking plus gas plus a who-stays-sober problem for a group of 40 across 10 cars, and one bus comes out ahead before you factor in the convenience of arriving together. Call 901-203-3399 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote at no obligation.
A Real Game-Day Example
A 36-person fan group — a mix of alumni and current students — booked a 40-passenger party bus for a Memphis Tigers night game last October. Pickup at 4:30 PM from a Midtown gathering point near Cooper-Young, rolling down Central Avenue to the Access 11 approach at Southern and Early Maxwell by 5:45 PM. Undercarriage bays held a tailgate grill, two folding tables, and a pair of 48-quart coolers.
The group set up in Tan Lot C, walked to Gate 6 for kickoff, and the bus staged nearby through the final whistle. Post-game pickup at 10:30 PM. The 7-hour all-inclusive rental ran $1,900 — roughly $53 per person, with the parking scramble, the I-240 crawl, and the who-stays-sober conversation all solved in one number.
Getting There: Routes, Traffic & Timing
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium sits in Liberty Park in Midtown Memphis, roughly centered between Downtown and East Memphis — which sounds convenient until game day, when every approach road compresses into the same two or three corridors. Approximate distances and drive times from common pickup points before event traffic kicks in:
| From… | Approx. distance | Typical drive time (off-peak) |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Memphis / Beale Street area | ~3 miles | 10–15 minutes |
| East Memphis / Poplar Avenue corridor | ~6–8 miles | 15–20 minutes |
| Cooper-Young / Midtown | ~1–2 miles | 5–10 minutes |
| Germantown | ~14 miles | 25–35 minutes |
| Bartlett / Cordova | ~15–18 miles | 25–40 minutes |
| Collierville | ~22 miles | 35–45 minutes |
| Memphis International Airport (MEM) | ~5 miles | 12–20 minutes |
Those off-peak times can double on a sold-out game night. The primary approach roads — Central Avenue from the east, East Parkway from the north, and Southern Avenue from the south — all converge on the Liberty Park perimeter. Coming from Downtown, Union Avenue or Poplar Avenue east to East Parkway then south is typically the cleanest route.
Build at least 45 minutes of buffer into any arrival window for evening kickoffs, and a full hour for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl when out-of-town visitors are on every Memphis road simultaneously.
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl — Why This Game Requires More Lead Time
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl is the single most logistically demanding event on the stadium’s calendar, and it plays by different rules than a regular Tigers home game. Held in late December or early January — the 68th AutoZone Liberty Bowl is scheduled for January 2, 2027 — the game draws fans from two programs that are not based in Memphis, meaning every parking lot, every hotel room, and every rental vehicle in the Mid-South is under pressure simultaneously. Every lot sells out.
Every hotel within 20 miles is committed. Beale Street restaurants are packed from noon through midnight.
The Liberty Bowl’s parking structure is also distinct from Tigers football. Dedicated hangtag passes — General Parking (Tan Lot) at $45 mailed or $50 digital, Tiger Lane at $95 for Festival Association Members — must all be purchased in advance through the Liberty Bowl organization at (901) 795-7700 or via ParkMobile. Bus parking in Tan Lot C is $100, also pre-purchase only.
RV spaces in Blue Lot 15 with electrical hookup ($150) and without ($100) require a separate call to reserve, with access beginning at 10:00 AM CST the day before the game. None of this is available at the gate on game day. All lots are cashless — credit or debit only.
What that means for your group: a bus to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl is not a call you make in mid-December. Out-of-town fans start booking Memphis transportation in September. The right-size vehicles in Memphis during Liberty Bowl week are claimed well before the holidays begin, because corporate holiday parties, New Year’s Eve events, and bowl-game visitors are all competing for the same fleet.
Book by October for a Liberty Bowl trip — and confirm your Tan Lot C bus parking permit with the Liberty Bowl organization at the same time you reserve the bus. Call 901-203-3399 to lock in your date before the window closes.
Memphis Tigers Football Season — The Regular Game-Day Rundown
The Memphis Tigers play six home games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium each fall in the American Athletic Conference. The 2025 home slate ran from August 30 (Chattanooga) through November 27 (Navy on Thanksgiving), with South Florida, Tulsa, Arkansas, and Tulane in between. Early-season games in late August and September kick off under afternoon Memphis heat; November games can be genuinely cold by evening kickoff, especially for groups who have been tailgating in Tan Lot C for three hours.
The game-day traffic plan activates on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street at 4:00 PM for most home games. All four lanes go one-way southbound from Central Avenue toward Access 4 — then restore to two-way during the game, then flip one-way northbound after the final whistle. Google Maps and Waze update for the directional change, and traffic message boards on Central Avenue guide incoming fans.
For the bus approach to Tan Lot C, the sequence runs: Central Avenue east to Southern Avenue, south on Southern to Access 11 at Early Maxwell. That route stays clear of the Glenn Rogers Sr. Street one-way restriction entirely and routes the bus directly to its designated lot.
For sold-out games — Arkansas, rivalry matchups, and late-season conference stakes — plan pickup 2.5 to 3 hours before kickoff. For a standard weekday game or a noon kickoff, 90 minutes of buffer is comfortable. A Memphis party bus rental keeps everyone together from the first tailgate beer to the post-game recap on the ride home — nobody splits into a rideshare queue on East Parkway at 10:30 at night wondering when the surge ends.
Southern Heritage Classic — A Different Kind of Event
The Southern Heritage Classic — the annual HBCU football showcase between Tennessee State and Jackson State, typically held in September — is one of Memphis’s most celebrated sporting weekends and draws visitors from across the South. The game has anchored Liberty Park for decades, and the surrounding programming turns the stadium grounds into a full festival environment for several days.
Group transportation to the Southern Heritage Classic follows the same physical routing as Tigers football — Access 11 to Tan Lot C for buses, Glenn Rogers Sr. Street approach for Gate 6 drop-off — but the event atmosphere is markedly different. The tailgating culture around this game is especially vibrant, and lots fill early. Groups arriving from Nashville, Jackson, Birmingham, and across the Mississippi Delta make the Southern Heritage Classic the rare September weekend when Memphis traffic rivals a major bowl game.
Book your Memphis charter bus rental for this event as soon as the game date is announced — September is also prime season for corporate events, and vehicle availability competes across the board. The earlier you call, the better your options at 901-203-3399.
Tailgating at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium: The Rules
The stadium’s published tailgating policy is permissive but specific, and a charter bus in Tan Lot C gives your group an excellent setup within those rules. Straight from the stadium’s official policies:
- Tailgating is permitted in all lots once public parking opens and continues for up to 1 hour after the game ends.
- Your setup must stay within the immediate space of your vehicle. No sprawling into adjacent spots or blocking pedestrian lanes.
- Grills are allowed only on concrete and paved stalls — not in grass lots. Gas and charcoal are both permitted; dispose of hot coals properly before leaving.
- Tent stakes are prohibited in grass lots. Freestanding canopies are fine for any grass-surface tailgating.
- All lots are cashless. Credit or debit card only at every gate, every time.
- Overnight parking is prohibited in all lots except the designated Blue Lot 15 RV spaces.
Tan Lot C is a paved concrete surface, which means grilling is permitted under those rules — no grass-lot exception applies. The undercarriage bays on a charter bus swallow everything your setup needs: the grill, the folding tables, the coolers, the camp chairs. The bus itself is a climate-controlled retreat when December temperatures make standing outside less appealing.
The single tailgate-space rule means your setup occupies the area behind and beside the bus within the lot — which, at 40–56 feet of vehicle length, gives your group real space to work with on the Tan Lot C concrete.
Bag Policy & What to Bring Into the Stadium
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium enforces a standard clear bag policy. Each guest may carry one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12″×6″×12″ (or a one-gallon clear Ziploc-style bag), plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5″×6.5″. Prohibited items include backpacks, fanny packs, purses larger than a clutch, camera bags, and any non-transparent bag.
Complimentary clear bags are available at the ticket offices at Gate 1 and Gate 3 for anyone who arrives unprepared. Medical exceptions are made after inspection at entry.
What travels well in the undercarriage bays for the Tan Lot C tailgate but stays behind when your group walks to the gates: the grill, the folding tables, the full-size cooler, any backpacks or oversized bags, extra apparel layers, and anything you would not want to carry through security. What goes in with you: one clear bag per person with the essentials, a factory-sealed water bottle, phone, and ticket. Pack it out on the ride over so the gate walk is clean and fast for all 40 people in your group.
What’s Happening at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in 2025–2027
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium keeps Liberty Park busy year-round, and the events that fill the parking lots — and the approach roads — throughout the year:
- Memphis Tigers football (August–November). Six home games per season in the American Athletic Conference. The most consistent reason Memphis groups head to Liberty Park.
- AutoZone Liberty Bowl (late December – early January). The 68th AutoZone Liberty Bowl on January 2, 2027 will draw sellout crowds. The highest-demand, hardest-to-book transportation window of the Memphis year. Call by October.
- Southern Heritage Classic (September). Tennessee State vs. Jackson State in a festival atmosphere that fills Liberty Park all weekend.
- Stadium concerts and large touring events. Major tours occasionally use Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium when they outgrow FedExForum capacity. On those nights, the Glenn Rogers Sr. Street traffic management activates exactly as it does for football, and the rideshare staging zone is just as far from the gates. The approach is identical: one bus in Tan Lot C at Access 11 beats the East Parkway rideshare queue every time.
Any event that fills 58,325 seats means the same parking pressure, the same one-way street management on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, and the same case for putting your whole group on one vehicle. The earlier your event date lands on your calendar, the more vehicle availability you have — call 901-203-3399 when your date is confirmed.
Trip Types We Cover to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
Different groups, same goal: everyone arrives together, relaxed, and before kickoff. The most common Memphis bus rental runs we coordinate for Liberty Stadium:
- Tigers fan groups and tailgaters. Memphis alumni groups, season-ticket holder crews, and department outings where the pregame starts the moment the bus pulls away from Downtown. A party bus with an onboard bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound built in turns the ride over into the first act of the night.
- AutoZone Liberty Bowl groups. Out-of-town fans flying into Memphis International Airport who need one coordinated transfer to the stadium — one bus from baggage claim straight to Gate 6, no rideshare scramble in the December cold with luggage.
- Corporate outings and client entertainment. Companies entertaining clients in suite or premium seating at Liberty Stadium rely on a minibus or charter bus to collect the group from Downtown hotels and deliver them curbside, so nobody arrives frazzled from the parking scramble.
- Southern Heritage Classic weekend groups. Visitors driving in from Jackson or flying from Atlanta for the HBCU showcase often build a full Memphis weekend: Beale Street Friday night, Graceland Saturday afternoon, game Saturday evening. A Memphis party bus rental handles all three stops on one clean itinerary.
- Birthday and milestone celebration groups. A Tigers game paired with a Beale Street post-game makes a natural celebration arc. A party bus converts the transit time into part of the event rather than dead time in a parking garage.
Booking, Timing & What Happens After the Game
Booking a Memphis charter bus rental to Liberty Stadium is straightforward once you have the basics in hand:
- Request a quote with your group size, pickup location, event date, and how much tailgate time you want before kickoff.
- Confirm the vehicle, the drop point, and bus parking. We verify the current Glenn Rogers Sr. Street traffic direction for your arrival window and lock in the Access 11 routing to Tan Lot C for your event date.
- Set your post-game pickup window. Agree on a pickup time and location before anyone walks into the stadium, so the bus is staged and ready when your crew walks out — not circling Southern Avenue while 50,000 people empty the lots simultaneously.
The post-game exit at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium is where a bus earns its keep most. When the final whistle sounds, Glenn Rogers Sr. Street flips one-way northbound and rideshare pricing activates on Tiger Lane and East Parkway. Wait times of 20–30 minutes are standard after sold-out games, and the surge rates after a Memphis win can spike sharply.
Your group walks out of Gate 6 and steps onto the bus that is already there. Nobody waits. Nobody regroups in the dark on East Parkway.
Nobody pays a surge fare. Call 901-203-3399 any time to lock in your date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
For Memphis Tigers football games, the official drop-off and pick-up point is outside Gate 6 on Glenn Rogers Sr. Street, the same location used by the Blue City Tours shuttle, which puts your group steps from the main entrance. For AutoZone Liberty Bowl events, the official drop-off and pick-up zone is Access 2 off South Hollywood Street. The rideshare staging area — Tiger Lane and the East Parkway northbound curb — is 10–15 minutes from the gates and is not where a pre-arranged bus drops your group.
Where do buses park at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
Bus parking is restricted to Tan Lot C only, at Access 11 at the intersection of Southern Avenue and Early Maxwell, per the stadium’s official policy for most events. For the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, bus parking in Tan Lot C costs $100 per vehicle, purchased in advance — no day-of bus parking is available at the gate. All parking at the stadium is cashless: credit or debit card only.
How much does it cost to rent a bus to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including tailgate time and post-game staging), your pickup location, and the event date. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The $100 Tan Lot C bus parking cost is separate.
Call 901-203-3399 for an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds.
How far in advance should I book for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl?
By October at the latest — and earlier if your group is large. Liberty Bowl week in late December is the single highest-demand transportation window in Memphis: bowl-game visitors, corporate holiday parties, and New Year’s Eve events all compete for the same fleet simultaneously. Right-size vehicles sell out well before the holidays.
Waiting until mid-December typically means premium pricing or no availability.
Can the bus tailgate with us in Tan Lot C?
Yes. Tan Lot C is a paved concrete lot, so grills are permitted under the stadium’s tailgating rules (grills are restricted to paved surfaces only, not grass lots). Your setup must stay within the immediate space of your vehicle, and open fires are prohibited.
The bus stays with your group through the tailgate window and stages nearby during the game for the post-game pickup.
What is the bag policy at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium?
One clear bag per person, no larger than 12″×6″×12″ or a one-gallon Ziploc, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5″×6.5″. Backpacks, fanny packs, and all non-clear bags are prohibited. Complimentary clear bags are available at the Gate 1 and Gate 3 ticket offices.
Oversized tailgate gear — the cooler, the folding chairs, the extra layers — stays secured in the bus’s undercarriage bays during the game.
What is the Glenn Rogers Sr. Street one-way rule and how does it affect bus arrival?
On Tigers football game days, Glenn Rogers Sr. Street goes one-way southbound from Central Avenue starting at 4:00 PM, with all four lanes moving south toward Access 4. The bus approaches for the Gate 6 drop within this southbound flow, then continues to Access 11 on Southern Avenue for Tan Lot C. After the game, the street flips one-way northbound to manage the exit flow. Google Maps and Waze update for the change; traffic message boards on Central Avenue direct fans.
We factor all of this into the approach route when you book.
Does a charter bus need a parking permit at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl?
Yes. Bus parking in Tan Lot C for the Liberty Bowl costs $100 per vehicle, purchased in advance from the Liberty Bowl organization at (901) 795-7700 or via ParkMobile. There is no day-of bus parking sold at the gate.
We coordinate the permit and the Access 11 routing as part of your booking so there is no scramble on arrival.
Can a bus pick up my group at Memphis International Airport and go straight to the stadium?
Yes. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is approximately 5 miles from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — a 12–20 minute drive under normal conditions. For out-of-town fans flying in for the Liberty Bowl or a marquee Tigers game, one bus from baggage claim to Gate 6 keeps your whole group together from wheels-down to kickoff, without splitting across multiple rideshares with luggage in the December cold.
We handle those runs as part of our Memphis airport transportation service.
Do you have ADA-accessible buses?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are always available. Just let us know your needs before your event date and we will arrange the right vehicle. ADA parking at the stadium is in Lot 7 via Access 4 on South Hollywood Street, on a first-come, first-served basis for patrons with a valid ADA placard or permanent tag visible from the front windshield.
No tailgating is permitted in the ADA lot.
Book Your Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Bus Today
The right bus for your Memphis Tigers game or AutoZone Liberty Bowl trip is one call away. Whether it is a 15-person party bus rolling from Cooper-Young to Tan Lot C, a 56-passenger charter bus hauling a company outing from Germantown, or a coordinated airport-to-stadium transfer for out-of-town Liberty Bowl fans landing at MEM, Party Bus In Memphis has access to a full fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter limos, and Sprinter vans across the Memphis area. We coordinate the Tan Lot C bus parking permit, confirm the Gate 6 drop for Tigers games and the Access 2 approach for Liberty Bowl events, and stage the bus for your post-game pickup so your only job is to show up and cheer.
Call 901-203-3399 any time for an all-inclusive price quote — or use our online tool for instant availability.
Sources & Last Verified
Parking lots, prices, drop-off zones, traffic plans, and bag policies at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium change by event and season. Details verified against venue, university, and event sources in June 2026; confirm event-specific figures (parking prices, shuttle schedules, Liberty Bowl dates) against the official pages below before your trip.
- Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Parking Info (lot access points, cashless policy, tailgating rules, Tan Lot C bus restriction)
- Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Clear Bag Policy (bag dimensions, prohibited items, Gate 1 and Gate 3 complimentary bags)
- AutoZone Liberty Bowl — Stadium Parking (Tan Lot $100 bus parking, Tiger Lane, RV Blue Lot 15, Access 2 drop-off)
- University of Memphis Athletics — Game Day Traffic Plan (Glenn Rogers Sr. Street one-way, Gate 6 drop-off, Blue City Tours shuttle)
- Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — Reserve Parking via ParkMobile (digital passes, event-by-event availability)
- Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium — ADA Services (Lot 7, Access 4, South Hollywood Street)


