Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Grizzlies) – The Memphis Grizzlies announced Tuesday that they have partnered with the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) to offer shuttle service to all Grizzlies home games. The service will begin with the Grizzlies first preseason game when Memphis faces Real Madrid at FedExForum on Saturday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.
“We are excited to partner with MATA to ensure public transportation is provided to our fans each game,” President of Business Operations Greg Campbell said. “We understand many of our MVP Season Ticket Holders, pack holders and fans rely and utilize these shuttle services provided by MATA, and what is in our fans best interest, is in our best interest.”
Detailed information regarding pick-up locations and departure times is as follows:
Location | Departure Time
Prior to Tip-Off |
Germantown - Germantown Village Square on Poplar (Will also stop at Halle Stadium) | 90 minutes |
Bartlett - Wal-Mart on Highway 64 near Wolfchase (Will also stop at Laurelwood & Poplar Plaza) | 75 minutes |
East Memphis – Poplar Plaza - On Poplar near Highland | 60 minutes |
Southeast Memphis - Halle Stadium | 75 minutes |
East Memphis – Laurelwood - On Poplar near Perkins Extd. | 60 Minutes |
One way tickets will cost $4.00 per passenger while round trip tickets can be purchased for $8.00. Tickets will be available at each pick-up location, or visit one of MATA’s transit centers. For more information about MATA and its services, call (901) 274-6282 or visit www.matatransit.com.
“We are excited to continue the service, at a reduced level, that will not require subsidy thanks to the assistance from the Memphis Grizzlies,” explained MATA President and General Manager William Hudson. “This is a great opportunity for other Grizzlies’ fans to take advantage of the shuttle service and enjoy a comfortable transit experience. Our employees are Grizzlies fans too, and we look forward to the 2012-13 season.”
Fans who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies and purchase 2012-13 Season Tickets, 10 and 20-Game Packs or the all new 10-Game Flex Pack can do so by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com. Tickets for the Plaza IV and Terrace IV sections are already sold out. For more information on the Grizzlies, please visit grizzlies.com, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@memgrizz).
