Parking FAQ
Parking & Traffic Tips
Parking Lots Open Early
Lenovo Center parking lots open 3 hours prior to hockey games, and 2.5 hours prior to NC State Basketball and most other events.
Arrive Early
To avoid traffic congestion and delays, we recommend arriving 1 hour prior to the event start time.
Plan Ahead For Heavy Traffic
Plan ahead for heavy traffic traveling on I-40, I-440, and Wade Avenue during weekdays.
Parking Passes
For your convenience, it is encouraged to purchase your parking voucher at the time of your ticket purchase at Ticketmaster.com or ParkWhiz.com.
Please display any parking credentials (VIP, PREMIER, etc.) for easy recognition.
Premier Parking Passes are available for purchase at Parkwhiz.com for concerts and events (excluding Carolina Hurricanes hockey games, NC State men's basketball, and family shows with multiple performances).
For information on pricing and availability visit individual event pages or call the Ticket Office presented by Ticketmaster at 919-861-2323.
Accessible Parking
A mobile parking pass is required for guests needing Accessible Parking - there is not a specific ADA pass to purchase. Simply purchase general parking, enter the property with your hangtag or placard displayed, and parking attendants will direct you to the approporiate areas.
Tailgating
Tailgating is permitted at Lenovo Center. Guests may not use multiple parking spots or restrict access to roadways when tailgating. Please review Tailgating Rules & Regulations for more information.
Vehicles must be cleared from the property within one hour of the end of the event unless permitted to stay by Lenovo Center staff, or for safe driving considerations. Any vehicles remaining on property overnight must be removed by 8AM* the following day.
*Time subject to change, pending the schedule of events. Please visit the resepctive event page for up-to-date information.
EV Charging Stations
Lenovo Center offers six ChargePoint EV charging stations in partnership with Wolfspeed. Chargers are operational from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. each day.
Passenger Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Lenovo Center Rideshare offers convenient, one-stop drop-off and pick-up location across the main roadway from VIP Parking, next to Townebank Center at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Rideshare program is available for all Arena events.
Drop-offs and pick-ups will enter via Gate C (Trinity Road) and proceed along Carter Finley Roadway to the Gate C drop-off location. Guests should then take the stairs down to the sidewalk and up to Lenovo Center. Drivers should NOT turn into any gate or parking lot, except Gate C. Alert parking staff immediately upon entering the property so that you can be directed to the Gate C rideshare location from Trinity Rd.
Can’t Arrive Early?
Paved parking lots surrounding the Lenovo Center fill quickly. If arriving less than 30 minutes prior to event start time, please plan to park in unpaved lots.
Avoid Towing
There is no curbside parking around Lenovo Center. All unattended vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense.