SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament
The site of the SEC Men’s Tournament has rotated through the years and has been played at the Georgia Dome, Louisiana Superdome, Rupp Arena, and most recently Bridgestone Arena. The event pits all 14 SEC teams against each other in a tournament with the highest seeded teams facing the lower ranked seeds. The most recent winner of the tournament of the SEC Tournament was Auburn who defeated Kentucky 77-71 in 2019.
The team that has the most SEC Tournament victories is the University of Kentucky who have won the tournament over 30 times. Other recent tournament winners were the University of Florida in 2014 and the University of Mississippi in 2013.
Bridgestone Arena:
Bridgestone Arena will host the SEC Basketball Tournament in 2021, meaning travelers will get to stay in downtown Nashville during their tournament visit. When visiting Bridgestone Arena you are stepping into the home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and previous host arena for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and CMA Country Music Awards.
Bridgestone Arena holds over 19,395 attendants for basketball games and has many unique features. A notable feature of the arena the "Megatron" video board, a large and high definition video board that was installed in the arena during renovations that took place in 2007.
What to do in Nashville, TN?
Nashville, TN has many fun options for travelers that are staying in the area for the SEC Tournament. The Music City offers numerous venues to enjoy live music and local dining within walking distance to notable attractions.
Nashville's residents take great pride in their professional sports franchises and have developed a culture built around their sports teams. The most beloved team in the city is the Nashville Predators of the NHL. The Predators also call Bridgestone Arena home, located right in the heart of downtown Nashville. The other notable sports franchis in the city is the NFL's Tennessee Titans who play out of Nissan Stadium.
When exploring the city, many choose to partake in Nashville's famous country music scene. The city offers numerous outdoor venues and bars that host live musicians every single evening. In addition to the nightlife many visitors to Nashville also take time to visit the world famous RCA Studios and Grand Ole Opry, home to numerous famous music performances.