Parking

Welcome to UNC Charlotte! We're thrilled to have you on campus. This guide provides essential parking and transportation information for Family Weekend.

General Weekend Parking Information:

• Friday: Parking is free after 5:00 PM in most visitor and student decks/lots.
• Saturday: Game day parking will be in effect. Detailed parking info below.
• Sunday: Parking is free in most visitor and student decks/lots.

Family Weekend Parking (Friday):

For those arriving early on Friday (before 5:00 PM) during Family Weekend, validated parking will be provided. Please validate your parking at the kiosk located in the Popp Martin Student Union (PMSU) before returning to your vehicle. You are encouraged to use the Union Deck. It is located near the Popp Martin Student Union. You will need to take a ticket upon entry, which will be required for validation and to exit. Validated parking is for Friday parking only.

Game Day Parking Information (Saturday):

Please be aware: Our Family Weekend, Charlotte 49ers football game is scheduled for Saturday, September 13. Therefore, Game Day Parking rules will be in effect, starting Saturday morning. This means regular weekend parking rules are suspended in designated areas, and specific permits or payments are required.

• Campus entrances (except the main entrance off University City Boulevard and the east entrance off John Kirk Road) will close four hours before kickoff.
• Phillips Road will be restricted to emergency and service vehicles only.
• Game day entrances open to permit holders eight hours before kickoff.
• Single game day permits can be purchased online for specific lots including CRI 3, Lot 25, Lot 7/7A, Union Deck, West Deck, North Deck, and CRI Deck (ADA). Cone Deck (Pink) costs $20 per vehicle, payable by credit or debit only. Permits are scanned or collected upon entry, and re-entry is not allowed.
• For detailed Game Day Parking information, including purchasing passes, please visit: Charlotte 49ers Football Parking
• You can also find general football parking information on the PATS website: PATS Football Parking

Light Rail & Niner Transit:

Light Rail: Families are strongly encouraged to utilize the LYNX Blue Line Light Rail during Family Weekend to avoid potential traffic and parking congestion.

• Pricing information for the Light Rail can be found here. Please note, UNC Charlotte students ride for free.
• Stops servicing the University are available at the J.W. Clay/UNC Charlotte Station and the UNC Charlotte Main Station.
• When you arrive at the UNC Charlotte Main Station, you can continue straight through the Wallis Archway to walk to the back of the Popp Martin Student Union.

Niner Transit: The Niner Transit buses will also be running on Saturday and can provide convenient transportation to the Union and around campus. For more information on Niner Transit, please click here. On Saturday, all Niner Transit routes suspend regular service and change to football shuttle two hours prior to kick-off and operate up to an hour after the game ends. Football shuttles appear as brown icons on the PassioGO! app.

Accessible Parking & Niner Paratransit:

Accessible Parking: Visitors requiring accessible parking spaces should display a valid state-issued disability placard or license plate. Accessible spaces are available in most campus parking decks and surface lots. Please refer to campus maps for specific accessible parking locations.

Niner Paratransit: For individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route campus transit services, Niner Paratransit is available.

• How to Request Niner Paratransit:
  • Visitors can request service directly.
  • For detailed information on eligibility, service hours, and how to request a ride, please visit the PATS website: Niner Paratransit Information