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Football Parking

Plan Your Parking

Campus Entrances and Closures

Most campus entrances close four hours before kickoff. The following entrances remain open:

  • Main entrance off University City Boulevard
  • East entrance off John Kirk Road

Phillips Road is closed to all traffic except emergency and service vehicles.

Game day parking entrances open to permit holders only:

  • 3 hours before kickoff for weekday games
  • 8 hours before kickoff for weekend games

Vehicles parked in football parking areas after 5 a.m. on game day will be towed at the owner’s expense. The tow fee is $85.

Vehicles parked in football parking areas on game day will be towed.

Buy Game Day Parking

All game-day visitors, whether season-pass enthusiasts or single-game attendees, must pay to park on campus.

Spaces sell quickly — buy your digital permit in advance!

ADA Football Parking

Explore Charlotte’s accessible parking and transit options for game days — including an ADA shuttle to and from the stadium.

Know Before You Go

No Re-entry
Re-entry is not permitted in lots or decks on campus. Once you exit, you may not enter again.
Clearance
If your vehicle is oversized, check the clearance height chart to ensure your vehicle fits in decks.
Propane Grills
While propane grills are permitted for use in open-space tailgating areas, conditions apply.
Electricity
Use of electric outlets is not allowed at any deck or lot on campus. Generators permitted, conditions apply.

Parking Info

Permit colors correspond to parking areas on the football map. Explore the policies page for more information about what is allowed in lots and decks.

Standard Deck Parking

LotMap ColorGrill AllowanceVertical Clearance
Cone DeckPinkNo grills7’2″
West DeckPurpleNo grills6’8″
North DeckTealNo grills8’2″
Union DeckYellowNo grills7’2″

ADA Parking

LotMap ColorGrill AllowanceVertical Clearance
CRI DeckOrange No grills7’2″

Tailgate Parking

Lot(s)Map ColorGrill AllowanceVertical Clearance
CRI 3GreenPropane grills allowed
Lot 7 / 7ABluePropane grills allowed
Lot 25RedPropane grills allowedN/A – Suitable for RVs and oversized vehicles
Union Deck RooftopYellow StripePropane grills allowed7’2″
West Deck RooftopPurple StripePropane grills allowed6’8″

Season Pass Additional Lots

Season ticket holders can purchase season parking passes by contacting the 49ers Ticket Office at 704-687-4949. Information on Lots and Required Giving Levels can be found on Charlotte 49ers.