NCAA Final Four® Parking and Transit Information

Final Four activities will be held all over Downtown Minneapolis. With all the events happening just a few short blocks from each other, our compact city makes it easy to enjoy all the fun. From the convenience of the light rail and skyway systems, to parking tips and more, this guide will help you navigate the city and Final Four events.

Make sure to check out a map of Downtown Minneapolis road closures and lane restrictions and download the Final Four skyway map with extended hours!

U.S Bank Stadium

Events:

• Reese’s® Final Four Friday®     
• National Semifinal Game 1 & 2
• National Championship Game

Parking:

• Mills Fleet Farm Parking Ramp (skyway accessible)
• Denison Parking
• Riverfront Municipal Parking Ramp
• Mill Quarter Parking Ramp
• Open lots along 3rd street

Transit:

• Light Rail - Blue/Green Line, stop U.S. Bank Stadium Station
• Bus Routes - 3, 5, 7, 9, 14, 19, 22, 39, 134, 133, 135, 600 (Red Route), 643, 721, 724, 755

For all bus routes and stops, including weekday express buses, visit the Metro Transit website.

The Armory

Photo by: Tyler Allix

Events:

• March Madness Music Series

Parking:

• Parking at the Armory, Enter off 5th Ave S.
• Open lot across the street
• Government Center Parking Ramp

Transit:

• Light Rail: Blue/Green Line, stop U.S Bank Stadium Station
• Bus: 5, 9, 14, 19, 22, 39, 134, 721, 724

For all bus routes and stops, including weekday express buses, visit the Metro Transit website.

Minneapolis Convention Center

Events:

• Final Four Fan Fest Presented by Capital One
  

Parking:

• Loring Garage
• Plaza Municipal Parking Ramp
• Central Lutheran Ramp (3rd Ave.)

Transit:

• Light Rail: Blue/Green line, stop Nicollet Mall Station, walk 15 minutes South.
  
• Bus Routes - 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 25, 146, 600 (Red Route), 603, 643, 645, 824, 825

For all bus routes and stops, including weekday express buses, visit the Metro Transit website.

Tips:

• MCC is accessible by skyway.

Nicollet: Minneapolis Main Street 

Events:

• Tip-Off Tailgate
  

Parking:

• RSM Plaza
• RBC Plaza
• Marq 9 Lot
• The Metro Ramp
• City Center Parking Ramp
• SP+ Parking

Transit:

• Light Rail: Blue/Green Line, stop Nicollet Mall Station, walk 10 minutes South.
  
• Bus Routes - 10, 11, 17, 18, 25, 59, 64

Note: Buses will detour to Hennepin due to activities on Nicollet Mall related to the college basketball national semifinals. Click here for more information.

For all bus routes and stops, including weekday express buses, visit the Metro Transit website.