CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Thousands are expected to make their way to downtown Cleveland this weekend for sporting events, concerts and graduations.
Here is what you need to know about traffic changes, parking and more:
Cavaliers Playoff Game 3
The Cavs return home for Game 3 on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Rocket Arena.
Go to Cavs.com/Playoffs to get available tickets.
RTA:
Walkway from Tower City opens four hours before game
$5 all-day pass
Free parking at rail stations
Zach Bryan at Huntington Bank Field:
Gates open at 5 p.m. on Saturday, and the event starts at 7 p.m.
Halsam Sports Group (HSG) encourages anyone coming downtown to arrive early due to heavy inbound traffic to other events.
Road Closures:
Rolling stadium road closures will start as early as 2 p.m. With that closure, you won’t be able to come Northbound on West 3rd St.
East 9th, Northbound could close as early as 3 p.m.
North Marginal Road will be available for ingress into the stadium.
The Route 2 off-ramp at East 9th will also be open for stadium ingress
HSG provided a link to the routes here.
Parking and transportation:
Parking at Huntington Bank Field is for passholders only.
Downtown parking: book your spot here.
Rideshares: Those heading to Huntington Bank Field will get dropped off on Lakeside Ave between West 3rd and East 9th.
RTA
The clear bag policy is in effect, according to HSG.
Guardians Games
The Cleveland Guardians face the Minnesota Twins this weekend.
On Friday, first pitch at 7:15 p.m.
On Saturday, first pitch is at 6:10 p.m.
On Sunday, first pitch is at 1:40 p.m.
Cleveland State University Commencement:
Doctoral/Ph.D.
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Walter B. Waetjen Auditorium Music and Communications Building (MU)
College of Health, Monte Ahuja College of Business
Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Wolstein Center
College of Arts and Sciences, Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, Washkewicz College of Engineering
Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m.
Wolstein Center
CSU College of Law
Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m.
Wolstein Center
Complimentary parking will be available in the CSU Central, East, West and Prospect parking garages until 5 p.m., and ADA parking is available in the South Garage.
Parking will be open only to CSU graduates and their guests.
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