Parking, Road Closures, Free Shuttle, Fan Plaza: Super Bowl LV

TAMPA, FL — Where do I park? What time should I arrive? What can I do before the big game?

Here are the answers to all your questions about Super Bowl LV in Tampa.

Super Bowl Experience Welcomes Walk-Ups

All the free NFL OnePasses for the NFL Super Bowl Experience have been snapped up but the NFL announced it will allow a limited number of walk-ups on Wednesday and Thursday only.

The NFL Super Bowl Experience is being held at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 North Boulevard;the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 Ashley Blvd.; the Technology Village, 101 E. Whiting St.; and along the 2.7-mile Tampa Riverwalk in downtown Tampa. Just download the NFL OnePass.

Hours are Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 3 to 10 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 10 p.m.

Transportation

There are many ways to get around town, including the HART & TECO line streetcar system, rideshare vehicles, electric scooters, buses, the Super Bowl shuttle, private water taxis, biker share and more. The rideshare zone in downtown is anywhere north of Channelside Drive.

To help fans avoid traffic and move quickly around the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s campus, the city of Tampa, Armature Works, Ulele, CW’s Gin Joint and Tampa Downtown Partnership have teamed up to provide the free Super Bowl Shuttle. The ADA-compliant shuttle service will stop near nine popular points of interest throughout downtown and Tampa Heights. The Super Bowl Shuttle will operate Feb. 3-6 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with service approximately every 15 minutes. Masks are required at all times when riding on the Super Bowl Shuttle.

The Cross Bay Ferry has added additional trips between St. Petersburg and Tampa for Super Bowl week. Board at the Vinoy Basin in St. Petersburg or cast off from the temporary departure location at Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Drive, at the end of the Garrison Street cul-de-sac. For tickets, click here.

To see all the transportation options that Tampa Bay has to offer, click here.

Parking

Primary parking structures are located at :

• Fort Brooke Garage - 107 N. Franklin St.
• Pam Iorio Parking Garage - 301 Channelside Drive
• Twiggs Garage - 901 E. Twiggs St.
• The Car Park Garage - 810 Channelside Drive
• Palm Garage - 2010 N. 13th St.
• Twiggs Street Garage - 901 E. Twiggs St.
• Scott Street Parking Lot – 1301 N. Morgan St.

To see details regarding parking meter days and hours of enforcement, pricing, time limits, etc., click here.

Game Day Schedule

Fans can begin entering Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, at 2:30 p.m. on game day.

The Game Day Fan Plaza in front of the stadium will be open from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fans must have a ticket to enter the stadium’s secure perimeter.

Tailgating is not allowed in NFL controlled lots due to space. Please remember, you must have a ticket to the game to park in Super Bowl LV designated parking location

• Team warm-ups begin at 5:10 p.m.
• Player introductions, special ceremonies and the National Anthem take place at 6 p.m. Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan will sing the National Anthem and H.E.R. will perform "America the Beautiful.
• Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.
• The Weeknd will perform the Pepsi Halftime Show.

Club and suite ticket holders should enter through the entry gate they are directed to and enter the stadium based on the gate listed on their ticket.

• West Endzone Field Suites – Gate 1
• East Endzone Field Suites – North Club Entry
• Delta Club – Gate 1 or North Club Entry
• Suntrust Club – Gate 1 or North Club Entry
• Mercedes-Benz Club – Gate 2
• AMG Lounge – Gate 2

The Tailgate

CBS Sports, the official media partner, will be broadcasting live on the Armature Works Pier and West Lot through Sunday, Feb. 7. Visitors will be able to catch the action from behind the fence line while CBS broadcasters go live with pregame coverage.

Additionally, GameDay Vodka, the exclusive vodka of the Super Bowl Host Committee Parks, has partnered with Armature Works to present The Tailgate; the ultimate game day tailgate experience happening Thursday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 7, on the Armature Works West Lawn.

GameDay Vodka will host a number of events over four days including daily live music, pro-athlete appearances, drink specials and features, cocktail competitions, live cigar rollers, charity raffles and giveaways, and even the chance to win a pair of tickets to the big game.

On Sunday, Feb. 7, animal lovers will have the chance to watch the annual Puppy Bowl on the big screen as part of the GameDay Vodka The Tailgate experience on the West Lawn. Attendees may bring their dogs to join in on the fun (animals are not permitted indoors at Armature Works.) The Suncoast Animal League will be out with adoptable dogs in need of forever homes.
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Super Bowl Light Show

The José Gasparilla pirate ship will be the home to a pyrotechnic and laser light show ahead of Super Bowl LV. It will feature 150 custom flags representing all 32 NFL teams with the Buccaneers-Chiefs matchup flags prominently displayed alongside 22 Super Bowl flags.

The 4 1/2-minute laser light show will take place Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb 6 at 6:55 p.m., 7:55 p.m., 8:55 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.

The ship will be located on the water-facing side of the Tampa Convention Center near the Pirate Water Taxi stand and will be about 400 feet from the shoreline.

See related stories:

• Here's What's Going On At Armature Works Super Bowl Week
• NFL Super Bowl Experience Walk-Ups Available Wednesday, Thursday
• Patch Has The Biggest Roundup Of Super Bowl LV Activities

Autographs From NFL Stars

Due to health and safety protocols, Super Bowl Experience will not host in-person NFL player autograph signings. However, there will be virtual autograph signings and meet-and-greets for those with an NFL Experience pass

Road Closures

Expect road closures and/or restrictions around Julian B. Lane Park and Technology Village through Feb. 14.
The following roads/lanes will be closed for Super Bowl-related activities Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4 a.m. to Monday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m.

• Harbour Island Bridge
• Northbound lanes on South Franklin Street from Water Street to Channelside Drive
• Westbound lanes on Water Street from the Tampa Bay History Center to South Franklin Street
• South Florida Avenue between Channelside Drive and the Pam Iorio Parking Garage

From Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., closures will take place at:

• East side curb lane on South Tampa Street between East Jackson Street and East Whiting Street
• Westbound lane on East Whiting Street from South Franklin Street to South Tampa Street
• Lane shifts on East Jackson Street between South Tampa Street and South Florida Avenue

From Saturday, Feb. 6 at noon to Monday, Feb. 8 at 8 a.m., closures will take place at:

• North Himes Avenue between West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Columbus Drive
• North Dale Mabry Highway between West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Columbus Drive.

Barricades and signs will be in place to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution while driving in the area. Modifications may be necessary during the closure.
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Health And Safety

Face coverings will be mandatory for everyone (fans and staff) and must be worn at all times indoors and outdoors during Super Bowl activities (other than while actively eating or drinking in designated areas), including in security lines. Please note: Bandanas, face coverings with a vent, or a plastic shield without a face covering underneath are not permissible for use at Super Bowl Experience. For more details, click here.

For Those With Disabilities

Both the Super Bowl Experience and Raymond James Stadium are ADA-compliant. Look for NFL staff wearing ADA jackets for assistance.

Disabled and wheelchair seating is available throughout Raymond James Stadium. For more information, ask for the accessibility guide at any guest services booth. For ADA-related questions or needs, call 888-745-1455 or email superbowlada@gmail.com.

Raymond James Stadium is also equipped with assistive listening devices. Go to the nearest guest services booth to request one.