NFL Draft Parking Prices Revealed for Pittsburgh Event

Alco Parking offers reservable spots near stadiums and expressway for up to $200 per day

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:11pm

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With the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh's North Shore and Point State Park in less than two weeks, parking will be at a premium for the hundreds of thousands of expected attendees. Alco Parking, which owns most of the lots near the stadiums, is offering reserved spots ranging from $87.25 to $200 per day through a partnership with JustPark. Thursday is expected to be the busiest day, and Alco says they are prepared to handle the influx of cars, though they recommend reserving spots in advance.

Why it matters

The NFL Draft is one of the biggest events Pittsburgh has ever hosted, and parking will be a major logistical challenge. With limited spots available near the main event venues, Alco Parking's pricing and reservation system will play a crucial role in helping fans and attendees plan their transportation to the three-day festivities.

The details

Alco Parking owns about 1,200 spaces on the North Side that will be available for the NFL Draft. Some lots near the stadiums will be unavailable due to the draft stage setup, but Alco has partnered with JustPark to allow people to reserve spots in advance. The reserved spots range in price from $87.25 per day to $200 per day, with the most expensive options being near Rivers Casino and the expressway. Alco says they've seen a spike in reservations in the last day and expect the spots to sell out, especially for the busiest day on Thursday.

  • The NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh in less than two weeks.
  • Alco Parking says they have seen a jump in reservations in the last day since the spots were listed.

The players

Alco Parking

A parking management company that owns most of the lots near the stadiums in Pittsburgh's North Shore area where the NFL Draft will be held.

Ralph Reetz

The general manager of Alco Parking.

JustPark

A company that Alco Parking has partnered with to allow people to reserve parking spots for the NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's gameday on steroids.”

— Ralph Reetz, General Manager, Alco Parking

“We have seen a jump in the last day since it's been listed, and we anticipate it will sell out.”

— Ralph Reetz, General Manager, Alco Parking

“It is the largest event we've experienced. We do this quite often, and I think we're prepared.”

— Ralph Reetz, General Manager, Alco Parking

What’s next

Alco Parking says they have more spots they can add if needed, and as of now, plenty of parking spots are still available for reservation through their website.

The takeaway

The high prices and limited availability of parking spots near the NFL Draft venues in Pittsburgh highlight the logistical challenges of hosting such a major event. Alco Parking's advance reservation system will be crucial for fans and attendees to secure their transportation, though walk-up options may still be available for those willing to pay premium prices.