Traffic Information Announced for Major Events Downtown This Weekend

All Three Major Sports Venues Will Be Hosting Events Alongside the STEAM Family Festival at Public Auditorium

CLEVELAND - On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Cleveland will host a full day of major events expected to draw large crowds across the city. The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena at 3:00 p.m., followed by the Guardians taking on the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field with a 6:10 p.m. first pitch. Later at 7:00 p.m., country singer Zach Bryan will perform at Huntington Bank Field. During the day, Cleveland Metropolitan School District will host the 27th Annual Rock Your World with STEAM Family Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cleveland Public Auditorium.

The City of Cleveland announced traffic information, including road closures and parking restrictions, as large crowds are expected for the events. Information is subject to change based on real-time information as vehicular and pedestrian traffic evolves. All closure times depend on traffic volume and can be adjusted as needed by the Cleveland Division of Police Bureau of Traffic. All decisions are made with public safety at top of mind. As always, exercise caution, and if you see something, please say something. For emergencies, call 911. The Cleveland Police non-emergency number is (216) 621-1234.

Road Closures and Traffic
Expect heavy traffic in the downtown area as fans arrive for each event. To help manage the volume of traffic, the Division of Police will deploy additional officers along key routes. In preparation for the events, several roads near Rocket Arena, Progressive Field, and Huntington Bank may be temporarily closed or restricted as needed. Officers and Traffic Controllers will be redirecting traffic as circumstances dictate.

Fans are encouraged to use public transit to ease congestion.

Several roads will close on Saturday, May 9th, including:

• North Marginal Drive: From East Drive to Burke Airport
• East 9th Street: North of Lakeside Avenue
• West 3rd Street: North of Lakeside Avenue

Several Route 2 ramps will close on Saturday, May 9th, including:

• East 9th Street Eastbound Off-Ramp: closed until traffic clears
• West 3rd Street Westbound Off-Ramp
• West 28th Street Westbound Off-Ramp: use West 49th Street Exit

Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and will continue through midnight.

Always check nearby poles, posts, and parking meters for signage outlining parking restrictions, as these may change based on traffic conditions. Vehicles found in violation of these restrictions will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Towed vehicles can be retrieved from the City of Cleveland's Impound Unit at 3040 Quigley Road.

The following streets will have no-parking restrictions in place:

• East 9th Street: Euclid Avenue to Bolivar Road
• East 4th Street: From Huron Road to Prospect Avenue
• East 2nd Street: From High Street to Prospect Avenue
• Prospect Avenue: From Ontario Street to East 14th Street
• Bolivar Road: From East 7th Street to Prospect Avenue
• Huron Road: From East 9th Street to Ontario Street
• Sumner Avenue: From East 9th Street to East 14th Street
• Erie Court: From East 9th Street to East 14th Street
• West 3rd Street: From Lakeside Avenue to Huntington Bank Field
• Lakeside Avenue: From East 9th Street to West 6th Street and West 3rd Street to Ontario Street
• St. Clair Avenue: From East 9th Street to West 3rd Street
• Carnegie Avenue: From East 9th Street to East 14th Street

Special Event Parking Zones
Downtown Special Events Zones will be in effect for the games and concert on Saturday, May 9. On-street parking will be $8/hour in these zones and are only temporary in nature - as they will start two hours before events and remain in effect through the conclusion of the event or until 10pm, whichever comes first.

These zones only include a limited number of streets and are significantly cheaper than event rates at any privately-owned parking lot/garage in the city. The updated rates will be reflected on ParkMobile, and users can pay in the app, online, or by phone via text/call. For those wishing to pay with cash, pay stations are also available throughout the area. Please look for nearby signage directing you to the closest pay station to where you parked.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead prior to arriving downtown for a better, easier parking experience. The Special Event Parking Map, along with additional street parking information, can be found on the City's website at clevelandohio.gov/streetparking.

Parking Lot and Garage Information

• Willard Garage - Opens at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, and rate is $40
• Municipal Lot - Opens at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, and rate is $50 per space
  • View Muni Lot rules, regulations, and other reminders here.