Where can I park for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026?

The closest lots open to the public near PPG Paints Arena are South Parking Lot (about 3 min walk), East Parking Lot (about 4 min walk) and Melody Parking Lot at 541 Crawford St (about 5 min walk). This page lists 10 lots within 1 mile for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic, Park Graph lots first.

What time should I park for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?

Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic starts at 6:00 PM Eastern time. Allowing 30 minutes for lines, park at South Parking Lot by 5:27 PM or at Surface lot at 1149 Penn Ave by 5:17 PM.

Can I pay for parking by phone for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?

Not yet. No lot within 1 mile of PPG Paints Arena takes Park Graph payments for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026. Request parking on this page and Park Graph emails you if a nearby lot starts taking them. A request is not a reservation.

What else is on at PPG Paints Arena around Dec 9, 2026?

Around Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026, PPG Paints Arena also lists Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks (the day before) and Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (6 days after).

Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic parking — Dec 9, 2026 — PPG Paints Arena

Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Starts: 6:00 PM Eastern time
Type: Sports · Basketball
Teams: Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball, West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball, Duquesne University Mens Basketball, Robert Morris University Colonials Mens Basketball
Venue: PPG Paints Arena

Event details: Ticketmaster, as of Nov 13, 2026.

When to park for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic

5:17 PMLatest time to park at Surface lot at 1149 Penn Ave, about 13 min walk, to be inside for the start of Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic
5:27 PMLatest time to park at South Parking Lot, the closest lot, about 3 min walk
6:00 PMHope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic starts (Ticketmaster)

Worked from the 6:00 PM start on Dec 9, 2026: walk times are straight-line distance × 1.3 at 3 mph, plus 30 minutes for lines and security.

Parking near PPG Paints Arena for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic

South Parking Lotabout 3 min walk · Surface lotNot on Park Graph yet
East Parking Lotabout 4 min walk · Surface lotNot on Park Graph yet
Melody Parking Lot at 541 Crawford Stabout 5 min walk · Surface lotNot on Park Graph yet
Melody Parking Lot at 631 Crawford Stabout 7 min walk · Surface lotNot on Park Graph yet
Surface lot at 610 3rd Aveabout 11 min walk · Surface lot · 140 spacesNot on Park Graph yet
Grant Street Transportation Centerabout 11 min walk · Parking garage · 929 spacesNot on Park Graph yet
Mellon Square Garageabout 12 min walk · Underground garageNot on Park Graph yet
Surface lot at 401 Grant Stabout 12 min walk · Surface lotNot on Park Graph yet
First Avenue Garageabout 12 min walk · Parking garage · 1243 spacesNot on Park Graph yet
Surface lot at 1149 Penn Aveabout 13 min walk · Surface lot · freeNot on Park Graph yet

48 lots within 1 mile, restricted ones included: PPG Paints Arena parking.

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Also at PPG Paints Arena around Dec 9, 2026

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Times are local (Eastern time).

Sources

Event: Ticketmaster, as of Nov 13, 2026
Park Graph lots, their rates and event prices: their owners, as of Nov 13, 2026

Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic parking FAQ

Where can I park for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026?: The closest lots open to the public near PPG Paints Arena are South Parking Lot (about 3 min walk), East Parking Lot (about 4 min walk) and Melody Parking Lot at 541 Crawford St (about 5 min walk). This page lists 10 lots within 1 mile for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic, Park Graph lots first.
What time should I park for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?: Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic starts at 6:00 PM Eastern time. Allowing 30 minutes for lines, park at South Parking Lot by 5:27 PM or at Surface lot at 1149 Penn Ave by 5:17 PM.
Can I pay for parking by phone for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?: Not yet. No lot within 1 mile of PPG Paints Arena takes Park Graph payments for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026. Request parking on this page and Park Graph emails you if a nearby lot starts taking them. A request is not a reservation.
Is there free parking near PPG Paints Arena for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?: Surface lot at 1149 Penn Ave (about 13 min walk) is listed as free in OpenStreetMap. Check posted signs on Dec 9, 2026: event-day rules can differ.
What else is on at PPG Paints Arena around Dec 9, 2026?: Around Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic on Dec 9, 2026, PPG Paints Arena also lists Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks (the day before) and Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (6 days after).