Motorists beware!
Pittsburgh’s North Shore is hosting two big games Saturday afternoon that will be played around the same time. Officials have announced plans and advice to help fans avoid some gridlock.
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m. at PNC Park, followed by the Pitt Panthers hosting the West Virginia Mountaineers at 3:30 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in the Backyard Brawl.
All North Shore parking lots will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday for both the football and baseball games. There will be no game day sales of parking at the events. Parking must be purchased ahead of time.
Acrisure Stadium, the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates and ALCO Parking are asking fans driving to the games to follow these guidelines to ensure safety and convenience.
Fans should anticipate forced parking in the North Shore lots.
Tailgating is permitted prior to both contests, but fans must leave their respective parking area once their event starts.
- All North Shore parking will be reserved parking only.
- Fans must purchase their parking space prior to arriving on the North Shore.
- On-street parking is prohibited on the North Shore on Saturday.
- Download the WAZE mobile app to help navigate game day road closures as you drive to your specific lot.
- Fans are also encouraged to park Downtown and ride “the T” light rail over to the stadiums. Light rail rides from Downtown to the North Shore are free.
There are also designated parking areas for each event. Fans should follow the designations to maximize efficiency, said officials.
University of Pittsburgh Designated Parking Locations:
- Gold 1 Garage
- Gold Lots 1A and 1B
- Stage AE
- Red 7A Lot
- Clark East Lot
- Green Lots 21, 22, 23, 31, 32, and 33
- Cardello Lot
- Champions Garage (Pirates and Pitt to share)
- Federal Lot (Pirates and Pitt to share)
- NOVA Place Garage (Pirates and Pitt to share)
Pittsburgh Pirates Designated Parking Locations
- Gold Lot 2
- Champions Garage (Pirates and Pitt to share)
- Federal Lot (Pirates and Pitt to share)
- Red Lots 7B, 7C, and 7D
- Clark Lot
- Red 5 Garage
- Red Lot 5A
- Red Lot 6
- Blue Lots 7F, 7G, 7H, and 7J
- Blue 10 Garage
- NOVA Place Garage (Pirates and Pitt to share)
Community Lots Open to Guests for Either Game
- PPG Paints Arena Lots
- Station Square (ride the Gateway Clipper to/from the North Shore)
- Convention Center
- Downtown parking garages
- Strip District Lots
