Media tour of Kornblau Field at S. B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Event Parking
Events at ODU often require special arrangements that affect parking availability and policies. Please make sure you are up to date on all information related to parking on campus during special events! Whether you are a visitor here to attend a game, or a commuter who needs to get to class on a game day, our goal is to ensure that you are able to park safely and efficiently on campus.
Here you can reference important parking policies and things to be aware of on basketball and football game days. Go Monarchs!
For the basketball home game schedule please see basketball calendar below. For the full ODU Basketball schedule please click here.
Sports Events Parking
Old Dominion University welcomes all ODU fans and visiting team guests to campus!Special parking arrangements go into effect for basketball and football home game days.
Vehicles that are not properly relocated on game days will be towed and receive a $100 citation.
Please consider alternative transportation options on these days, as campus parking can be limited.
Enforcement begins at 5:00AM on game days, ORsometimes the evening before. Please look for signs that will be posted at the entrance of parking locations before football game days.
Affects the whole campus.
It's best to move your car BEFORE football game days.
Not attending the game, but need to park on campus?
Student Residents, Faculty and Staff may park in 43rd & Bluestone Garage, Constant Center 45th Street Garage, and Constant Center 43rd Street Garage on football game days. Vehicles must be returned to their regular parking location by 6am Monday after the game.
Not attending the game, but need to park on campus?
Students, Faculty and Staff with a permit may park in any valid campus parking spaceexcept Reserved Parking (lower levels of 45th Street Garage and 43rd Street Garage, as indicated by signage).
Vehicles must vacate lower levels of Constant Center 43rd Street Garage and Constant Center 45th Street Garage by 4:30pm or they will be ticketed ($100) or towed to a higher level. Pay attention to the A-Frame signs in the garages indicating where not to park.
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Any valid parking space (as allowed by permit) except Basketball Reserved Parking after 4:30pm
Events at the Chartway Arena are managed by Spectra Events. If you are attending an event there, follow the parking instructions provided by the event host.
If you have questions, we recommend contacting the event ticket provider for help.
We make every effort to ensure graduates and their guests have a smooth and joyful experience as they celebrate commencement.
Parking instructions vary every year. Check University Announcements for up-to-date info, and contact us with any questions. Don't forget, we are also listening on Twitter!
TPS organizes and directs special parking services for University events, such as: lot reservation, posted signs/directions, parking attendants, shuttle services, etc.
To host a campus event that requires parking arrangements, and/or to hire Monarch Transit vehicles, submit an Event Request Form.
View, download, or print Campus Transportation Map
Parking Regulations
Full ODU parking regulations, policies, and details
Freshman Parking
Complete the Freshman Parking Form and view Freshman Parking Policy
ODU Mobile App
Track shuttles, request a SAFE RIDE, check garage capacity, and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common parking questions here
Need more game day info?
Go to ODUSports.com for a complete schedule of ODU games. For tailgating, season tickets, and other athletic event information, visit the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation (ODAF) website at OldDominionAF.com.
