As Pittsburgh preps for a bustling weekend of sports with the iconic Backyard Brawl and a Pirates baseball game, parking logistics have taken center stage. Fans of the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University and Pirates enthusiasts are set to converge on the Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park this September 14th. As detailed by WPXI, the North Shore parking lots will open at 10 a.m. for tailgaters and game attendees, but don't count on snagging a spot without some pre-game hustle — all parking is strictly reserved and must be purchased ahead of time.
Not only are tickets to the events hot commodities but the spots to stash your car are equally sought after. With the neighboring Pittsburgh Pirates game scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. start and the college football game kicking off at 3:30 p.m., Shared parking spaces at locations like Champions Garage and Federal Lot show a glimmer of inter-sport camaraderie and practicality. However, according to CBS News, those used to parking in the prime real estate of the Red Lot 5A will need to adjust their pre-game rituals, as that area is now relegated to Pitt fans stationed across from the Carnegie Science Center at Green Lot 32.
For those who neglected the early bird special of reserved parking, it will be a creative search for that makeshift nest. As pointed out by CBS News, West Virginia fans arriving without a pre-purchased parking permit might resort to the Rivers Casino for $80 a pop sans the tailgating perks. Alternatively, parking vacancies await in the Golden Triangle's lots such as the Convention Center, or even a scenic ride from Station Square aboard the Gateway Clipper Fleet, can ease the journey to the stadium.
Let's not forget the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, also stepping onto the field this weekend, albeit at a later 7:30 p.m. For fans pivoting between events or just looking for a place to park the car away from the North Shore frenzy, Station Square might offer some respite post-Riverhounds kickoff.
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