Rocket Arena Parking

Parking at The Rocket Arena is simple and convenient, with a variety of options available for guests:

The Gateway East Garage is an on-site garage that accommodates 1,650 cars and is connected to Rocket Arena via a covered walkway. It is located in the Gateway Complex, and has a limited number of accessible spaces for guests with disabilities, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Guests requiring an accessible space must have the appropriate international handicap access symbol on their vehicle.

Planning your parking strategy before arriving at Rocket Arena saves time, reduces stress, and ensures you don’t miss the opening tip-off or first notes of your concert. Downtown Cleveland offers multiple parking solutions within walking distance of the venue, from attached garages to surface lots spread throughout the Gateway District.

The Gateway East Garage Offering Direct Arena Access

The Gateway East Garage delivers your most convenient parking option, featuring a climate-controlled bridge that connects directly to Rocket Arena at garage level three. This covered walkway means weather conditions never impact your walk from vehicle to venue. The garage accommodates approximately 1,650 vehicles and begins accepting Rocket Arena-specific parking passes three hours before most events start.

Recent management changes brought Metropolis Technologies to the Gateway East Garage. This system uses license plate readers to log your entry automatically and bill you upon exit. You don’t need to take tickets or worry about losing parking stubs.

Event parking prices vary significantly depending on what’s happening at Rocket Arena. Regular-season Cleveland Cavaliers or Cleveland Monsters games typically charge lower rates than playoff games, major concerts, or special events.

The JACK Cleveland Casino Garage

The JACK Cleveland Casino Garage provides another on-site parking option located a short walk from Rocket Arena. This facility adds approximately 1,650 additional spaces to the venue’s directly connected parking capacity. Walking from the casino garage to the arena takes only a few minutes via the enclosed walkway.

Surface Lots and Street Parking

Numerous surface parking lots surround Rocket Arena within a 5 to 10-minute walking radius. These lots are operated by various private companies, with LAZ Parking managing several convenient locations throughout downtown Cleveland. You can pre-purchase passes for LAZ facilities through their website or mobile app, often securing better rates than paying at lot entrances on event nights.

RTA Public Transit

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides comprehensive public transportation access to Rocket Arena from throughout Cuyahoga County. The Tower City station connects to the Red, Blue, and Green rapid transit lines and is connected directly to Rocket Arena via the enclosed, climate-controlled 1,000 to 1,050-foot walkway.

RTA maintains over 8,000 free parking spots at various rail stations throughout the county.

Rideshare Services and the Arena’s Lyft Partnership

Lyft serves as Rocket Arena’s official rideshare partner, offering special promotional codes for users. The code ROCKETARENA provides 50% off your first two rides up to $10 per ride, making this an affordable option for visitors unfamiliar with downtown Cleveland.