WHAT:
Orlando City SC is preparing to welcome more than 25,000 fans to Downtown Orlando on Sunday, March 5, for the launch of the Lions third Major League Soccer (MLS) season in the Club’s new soccer stadium.
As Central Floridians head to Downtown Orlando, the City wants to ensure the community has the most up-to-date information on recommended routes of travel, parking options and road closures to assist attendees and travelers in the area to get to the stadium in the most efficient and convenient manner.
Travelers are encouraged to consider alternative modes of transportation including, LYMMO, bike share and carpooling.
A detailed map of road closures and recommended routes can be found on the Orlando City SC’s Stadium Arrival page at www.orlandocitysc.com/stadium/arrival.
PARKING RESOURCES:
Parking at City garages can be purchased in advance, ensuring a reserved parking space and allowing travelers to plan their specific route.
Purchase City of Orlando pre-event parkingPurchase pre-event parking at Geico GarageparkIN’ appParkMeParkmobile
RECOMMENDED ROUTES TO DOWNTOWN AND PARKING OPTIONS:
Fans are encouraged to plan their routes ahead of time and encouraged to come Downtown early to allow plenty of time to enjoy the game day atmosphere throughout the area.
With construction underway on I-4 and the 408, the City recommends the following routes if traveling into Downtown via highway:
Driving Directions from Interstate 4
Coming from the West on I-4:
Exit at Amelia Street (83A), take a right onto Amelia Street, then take a right onto Orange Avenue. Multiple City garages can be accessed on both the west and east side from Orange Avenue heading in this southbound direction.
Coming from the East on I-4:
Exit at Colonial (84), take a left onto Colonial, then a right onto Orange Avenue. Multiple City garages can be accessed from both the west and east side of Orange Avenue heading in this southbound direction.
Alternatively, after exiting at Colonial (84), proceed straight onto to Hughey. Multiple City garages can be accessed from both the west and east side of Hughey heading in this southbound direction.
Driving Directions from the 408
Coming from the East on 408:
Take the Rosalind Avenue exit (11A), turn left onto South Street, then right onto Rosalind Avenue. Multiple City garages can be accessed from both the west and east side of Rosalind Avenue heading in this northbound direction.
Coming from West on 408:
Take the Orange Avenue exit, (10C), turn right onto Orange Avenue which will become Rosalind Avenue. Multiple City garages can be accessed from both the west and east side of Rosalind Avenue heading in this northbound direction.
RECOMMENDED PARKING:
- Orange Lot (ADA only): Located on the corner of S. Terry Avenue and Central Boulevard
- Geico Garage: 433 S. Division Avenue
- Grove Park Lot: Located on Central Boulevard between S. Terry Avenue and Division Avenue
- City Commons Garage: 460 Boone Avenue
- SunTrust Center Garage: 25 W. South Street
- 55 West Garage: 60 W. Pine Street
- Garland Avenue Lot: 109 W. Pine Street
- Central Boulevard: 53 W. Central Boulevard
- Wells Fargo Garage: 20 N. Orange Avenue
- Jefferson Street Garage: 150 W. Jefferson Street
ROAD CLOSURES:
On match day a number of local roads around the perimeter of the Stadium will be closed. The roads will remain closed throughout the match and will not reopen until approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour after the final whistle.
Central Boulevard from Westmoreland Drive to Glenn Lane Closure begins at 2:30 pm until 1 hour post-gameWest bound Central Boulevard from S. Terry Avenue to Hughley Avenue Closure begins at kickoff (5 pm) until 1 hour post-gameChurch Street from Westmoreland Drive to Glenn Lane Closure begins at 2:30 pm until 1 hour post-gameChurch Street from Glenn Lane to S. Terry Avenue Road closure begins at noon until 1 hour post-gameChurch Street from S. Terry Avenue to S. Division Avenue Road closure begins at 2:30 pm until 1 hour post-gameGlenn Lane from Church Street to Central Boulevard Road closure begins at 2:30 pm until 1 hour post-gameS. Terry Avenue from Church Street to Central Boulevard Road closure begins at 2:30 pm until 1 hour post-gamePine Street from stadium site to partial closure near Division Avenue Road closure begins at 2:30 pm until 1 hour post-game
Detour signs will be clearly posted before and along detour routes.
A detailed map of road closures and recommended routes can be found on the Orlando City Soccer Club’s Stadium Arrival page.