Important North Shore parking information for the football and baseball games scheduled for September 5 can be found below.
The day’s events include Pitt vs. Miami of Ohio at Acrisure Stadium (12:30 p.m.), followed by the Pirates vs. Los Angeles Angels at PNC Park (6:40 p.m.).
To ensure the safety and convenience of fans attending each event, please note the following:
- Pirates fans planning on arriving before the end of the Pitt football game are encouraged to find alternative downtown parking (see below).
- All North Shore parking lots will open for football game attendees at 7:30 a.m. and for baseball attendees at 3:30 p.m.
- Fans should anticipate forced parking in the North Shore lots. Tailgating is permitted before both contests, but fans must leave their respective parking areas once their events start.
- Most North Shore parking will be pre-sold. Fans are encouraged to purchase their parking space before arriving on the North Shore. There will be limited pay parking available.
- On-street parking is prohibited on the North Shore on September 5.
- Download the WAZE mobile app to help navigate game day road closures as you drive to your specific lot. Hyperlinks for the reserved North Shore parking areas are on both the Pirates and Pitt football websites.
Please note, on-street parking is prohibited on the North Shore during events – your vehicle will get towed. The parking lots and garages on the North Shore will most likely be full due to the Pitt vs Miami of Ohio game prior to 5:00 PM. From 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM there were be limited access to the North Shore, as roads will be blocked off to exit Pitt fans. The only access to the North Shore during this time is from I-279 Exit 1B NB. After 5:00 PM, the rest of the North Shore parking lots and garages will become available.
The Pittsburgh T
Fans can utilize the free “T” service offered by PRT from the four downtown stations, as well as the Allegheny Station outside of Acrisure Stadium, to the North Side Station just outside of PNC Park’s Edgar Snyder & Associates Home Plate Gate.
Parking and Traffic Tips
- All fans planning on attending events on the North Shore this weekend are strongly encouraged to download the “ParkPGH” app or visit m.parkpgh.org on mobile to check for downtown parking space availability throughout the weekend.
- The Pirates have teamed up with Waze, a community-based traffic and navigation app, to provide fans with the most efficient routes to and from the game. Waze is the only GPS program that (thanks to the partnership) has PNC Park parking lots, event day traffic patterns, and street closures incorporated, providing fans with accurate directions to your specific lot with real-time traffic alerts. Download the free app from Apple’s App store and Google Play and select your specific lot before heading to the game.
North Shore Parking:
- North Shore/Blue 10 Garage
- Entrances located on E General Robinson Street and Sandusky Street
- Champions Garage
- Entrances Located on W General Robinson Street and North Shore Drive
- Nova Place Garage
- Entrances located on South Commons
- Canal Lot
- Entrance on Federal Street
- West General Robinson St. Garage/Red 5 Garage
- Entrances located on Reedsdale Street, Tony Dorsett Drive or W General Robinson Street
Downtown Parking:
- First Avenue Garage
- Free “T”
- PPG Paints Arena in the Lower Hill District and nearby parking facilities
- Enter from Centre Avenue via I-579 or HOV.
- Free “T” -- Walk 2- blocks to the Steel Plaza Station and take the free “T” to PNC Park.
- Grant Street Transportation Center (near Convention Center) – Enter via Penn Avenue or 12th Street from the 10th Street bypass.
- Station Square, Gateway Clipper Shuttle Boats – The Gateway Clipper will take fans directly to PNC Park from this location. Children 6 and under are free.
- Fulton Avenue Lot – This lot is located on the north side of the West End Bridge. Fans can ride the free “T” from the Allegheny Station.
FOR FANS OVER 21:
- Rivers Casino Garage – Parking is available in the Rivers Casino Garage. Due to Rivers Casino policy, everyone in the vehicle must be 21 years or older to enter the garage. Fans can ride the free “T” from the Allegheny Station or enjoy the walk to PNC Park via the River Walkway.