Where to Park on Friday, March 17th for The College Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena
 

We fully expect parking availability near the MVP Arena and throughout Downtown Albany to be minimal on Friday, March 17th as downtown garages and parking lots will be utilized by both downtown workers and tournament staff.

To remove the hassle of finding a parking spot in Downtown Albany, event parking (with shuttle service to/from the arena!) for the tournament will be available at the UALBANY STATE QUAD COMMUTER PARKING LOT and HARRIMAN CAMPUS LOT H.

EVENT PARKERS SHOULD PROCEED TO THE UALBANY STATE QUAD COMMUTER LOT FIRST.  Click here for a map of UAlbany uptown campus.  There will be variable message signs directing you to this location.  The MVP Arena will open 1.5 hours before the first game starts on Friday.  

Parking at these locations is $20 per car and includes door-to-door shuttle service to and from the event.  CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.  NO RE-ENTRY.

The shuttles will start on Friday, March 17 at 10 AM from the UAlbany State Quad Commuter Parking Lot.  Once that lot is full you will be directed to the Harriman Campus Lot H.  The shuttles will run one and a half hours after the conclusion of the last game on Friday, March 17.  

Friday Albany Game Times Are As Follows:
2:00 PM  -  VCU vs. Saint Mary's
4:30 PM -   Iona vs. UConn
BUILDING IS TO BE EMPTIED BETWEEN THE 2ND AND 3RD GAMES.
7:25 PM -   Drake vs. Miami
9:55 PM -   Kent State vs. Indiana

Event parking at these locations is made possible by our partners at the Albany Parking Authority, Capital District Transportation Authority, NYS Office of General Services, and UAlbany.


 

Please Read Prior to Parking at Shuttle Lots and Entering the MVP Arena

 

MVP Building Security Measures:

MVP Arena continually reviews its security systems. As a result of these ongoing reviews, and with the goal of continuing to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our guests, tenants, and co-workers, MVP Arena has added numerous procedures and security measures to its existing comprehensive security program.

Bag policy: 

CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will be allowed. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand) will be allowed and do not need to be clear. Larger and other types of bags are prohibited. There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags. For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.

Walk-thru metal detectors will be used at all entrances of the facility. If needed, security will perform pat downs on patrons in addition to the metal detectors.

Cell phones are permitted but cameras will not be allowed inside. Professional lenses are prohibited.

Patrons should plan to arrive earlier than normal to allow for traffic, parking and security procedures.

Prohibited items:

  • Professional cameras
  • Video/Audio recorders
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Backpacks
  • Luggage
  • Coolers
  • Parcels
  • Briefcases
  • Outside food and beverages
  • Glass items
  • Lasers and glow sticks
  • Fireworks
  • Laser pens
  • Banners on poles
  • Umbrellas
  • Selfie sticks
  • Tablets

We do not have a storage or check-in area for prohibited items. We encourage you to visit the page for the event you are interested in attending for event-specific policies.


 

Directions to the UAlbany State Quad Commuter Parking Lot:

From the north:  Take the Northway (I-87) south to Exit 1E.  Merge onto I-90 east (toward Albany/Boston).  Take Exit 2, and turn left onto Washington Avenue.  Move into the right-hand lane.  The UAlbany's main entrance will be on your right.  Follow University signs for State Quad Commuter Parking lot.

From the south:  Take the New York State Thruway (I-87) north to Exit 24.  Merge onto I-90 east (toward Albany/Boston).  Take Exit 2, and turn left onto Washington Avenue.  Move into the right-hand lane, the UAlbany's main entrance will be on your right.  Follow University signs for State Quad Commuter parking lot.

From the east:  Take I-90 west to Exit 2.  At the first traffic circle, take the third exit onto Fuller Road.  At the second traffic circle, take the third exit onto the Washington Avenue ramp and then merge onto Washington Avenue.  Move into the right-hand lane, the UAlbany's main entrance will be on your right.  Follow University signs for State Quad Commuter parking lot.

From the west:  Take the New York State Thruway (I-90) east to Exit 24.  At the interchange, merge onto I-90 east (toward Albany/Boston).  Then take Exit 2 and turn left onto Washington Avenue.  Move into the right-hand lane, the UAlbany 's main entrance will be on your right.  Follow University signs for State Quad Commuter parking lot.


Parking Location #1: UAlbany State Quad
Commuter Parking Lot
PROCEED TO THIS LOT FIRST.

Parking Rate:  $20 per car for parking and includes door-to-door shuttle service to and from the event.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.  NO RE-ENTRY.
Address: 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 | GPS Coordinates: 42.6858246 - 73.8176486 

Upon arrival at UAlbany, there will be signage directing you to the event parking lot.  Once the UAlbany State Quad Commuter Parking lot is full you will be directed to Lot H at the Harriman State Office Campus.


Parking Location #2: Harriman State Office Campus Lot H

Parking Rate:  $20 per car for parking and includes door-to-door shuttle service to and from the event.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY.  NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED.  NO RE-ENTRY.
Address: Campus Access Road, Albany, NY 12226|GPS Coordinates: 42.6790406, - 73.8156129

Once the UAlbany State Quad Commuter Parking lot is full, parkers will be directed back onto Washington Avenue and to the second event parking location:  Lot H at the Harriman State Office Campus.  Signage will be in place to help guide parkers to this location.


 

Downtown Albany Attractions:

Additional Parking and Building Information:

Parking at the UAlbany State Quad Commuter Parking Lot and Harriman State Office Campus Lot H is only available on Friday, March 17th.

Please use designated lots only.
Unauthorized parking will be towed at your expense from both lots.
kindly secure your valuables and lock your car.
Please review the MVP Building Security Measures before boarding the shuttles.  Please do not bring those items to the arena.

NCAA rules require that the MVP building be completely emptied between Games 2 and 3.  Thank you for your cooperation in doing this as efficiently as possible.  Please expect EXTREMELY HEAVY PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC WHEN THE BUILDING IS EMPTIED.  For a list of dining options (reservations are highly recommended) downtown Albany business hours and Block Party information, click here.
 

Thank You To Our Community Partners

 

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