USDChase Center Parking at Mission Bay (2026)
Chase Center parking has three real answers and one transit shortcut: buy a prepaid Mercedes-Benz Garage pass via Ticketmaster (premium pricing — avg $118 across all events), walk 5-10 minutes from a UCSF Mission Bay paid lot at $20-30, or skip driving entirely on the Muni T Third, which stops at the arena's south entrance. The trap is showing up to a Warriors game thinking you'll find cheap street parking — Mission Bay's residential blocks are permit-only and tow patrols are aggressive on event nights.
Last updated: May 2026 · pricing verified against chasecenter.com
Chase Center Parking at a Glance
Chase Center sits at 480 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, in the Mission Bay neighborhood between UCSF Medical Center and Oracle Park. Four viable parking modes:
| Option | Cost | Walk to gate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Garage (attached, 390 16th St / 99 Warriors Way) | Prepaid only via Ticketmaster / chasecenter.com; average pass ~$118, varies by event | 0-2 min via escalator | VIP, mobility access, late arrivals |
| UCSF Mission Bay lots | $20-30 game day | 5-10 min | Best balance of price and walk |
| Perimeter / off-site garages | $10-20 | 12-20 min | Budget, weeknight games |
| Muni T Third light rail | $3 each way | Stops at south arena door | SF residents, downtown commuters |
How much does Chase Center parking cost in 2026?
Chase Center parking ranges from $10 at perimeter garages up to premium prices at the official Mercedes-Benz Garage. Per a recent industry analysis, Chase Center parking passes average ~$118 across all events — the specific Mercedes-Benz Garage rate varies by event and is sold prepaid-only via Ticketmaster. Nearby UCSF and Mission Bay paid lots run $20-30 game day, and off-event-day public garages on the wider perimeter can dip as low as $10.
The break-even math against rideshare: an Uber from downtown San Francisco to Chase Center is a 3-mile, ~12-minute trip on non-surge nights, with surge after sellouts pushing fares notably higher. Splitting an Uber for a 2-person trip is almost always cheaper than a Mercedes-Benz Garage prepaid pass at typical event tiers. The Muni T Third at $3 each way always wins on cost — you only lose on it if the 30-minute frequency means a wait after the game.
Where is the Mercedes-Benz Garage at Chase Center?
The Mercedes-Benz Garage is directly attached to Chase Center on the south side of the arena, with the official garage address at 99 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158 and vehicle entrances on 16th Street and South Street. Escalator access goes straight up into the arena's south concourse — a 0-2 minute walk from the parking deck to your seats.
The catch: the Mercedes-Benz Garage and the adjacent Warriors Way Garage are preferred-parking-only and require prepaid passes purchased in advance via Ticketmaster or chasecenter.com/parking. Passes are event-specific and limited; they sell out well before sellouts. The smart fallback: the UCSF lots a 5-7 minute walk south on Owens Street offer the same covered-walk experience for $20-30 same-day.
Garage hours: the Mercedes-Benz Garage generally opens at 5 PM for weeknight events and 3 PM for weekend games, and closes at midnight. Overnight parking is not permitted. Vehicles taller than 6-foot-8 require advance authorization.
Can I take Muni or Caltrain to Chase Center?
Both work — and on Warriors nights, transit usually beats driving. The Muni T Third light rail stops at UCSF/Chase Center directly at the arena's south entrance. From downtown San Francisco, it's a 25-30 minute ride for $3 each way. Trains run roughly every 9 minutes weekday peak and every 12-15 minutes on weekend evenings.
Caltrain riders use 4th & King station, an 11-12 minute walk along Mission Bay Boulevard from the southbound platform. This is the move for South Bay and Peninsula fans — leave your car at Mountain View, Palo Alto, or San Mateo Caltrain lots, ride the train, walk to the arena. The post-game northbound Caltrain runs reliably enough that you don't get stranded.
BART transfers: take BART to Embarcadero or Montgomery, walk one block to the Embarcadero Muni Metro station, transfer to the T Third southbound. About 35 minutes total from East Bay BART stations.
Where is Chase Center rideshare pickup?
The official Chase Center rideshare zone is on 16th Street near the south arena entrance. Drop-off is straightforward; post-event pickup runs 10-25 minutes because demand spikes the moment the final buzzer sounds and dozens of drivers cluster the same zone.
The fast-pickup trick: walk five minutes east on 16th Street to Third Street and request from there. You're outside the arena geo-fenced surge zone, drivers find you faster, and the fare is sometimes $5-10 lower. Best on weeknight Warriors games; less effective after a Beyoncé or playoff Saturday when half the crowd is doing the same trick.
When do Chase Center parking lots open?
The Mercedes-Benz Garage opens at 5 PM for weeknight events and 3 PM for weekend games, and closes at midnight; overnight parking is not permitted. UCSF medical center lots that double as event parking shift to event pricing roughly 90 minutes before tip-off and check parking validations more strictly during weekday games when medical staff are still on-site.
Tailgating is not permitted in any Chase Center lot — Mission Bay is a dense urban neighborhood, not a stadium parking lot. Plan to park, walk in, and grab food in the arena concourse or on Spear Street.
Chase Center parking vs. Muni vs. rideshare — the actual math
Original analysis: we modeled a typical 7:30 PM Tuesday Warriors game, 2-person trip departing from downtown San Francisco (Financial District, ~3 miles away).
| Mode | Round-trip cost (per person) | Door-to-seat time | Hidden cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Garage (premium prepaid) | varies by event (avg $118 split 2 ways = ~$59 pp) | ~12 min driving + 2 min escalator | 15-min post-game garage exit ramp |
| UCSF lot ($25) | $13 (split) | ~12 min + 7 min walk | Same exit congestion on 16th Street |
| Muni T Third (each way) | $6 | ~28 min total each way | 12-15 min wait for train after the game |
| Uber from downtown FiDi | varies by surge (3-mile downtown trip, typically the cheapest 2-person option after splitting) | ~15 min in + 10-25 min waiting after | Surge after sellouts can hit $40+ each way |
Bottom line: for a 2-person trip from downtown San Francisco, splitting an Uber for a 3-mile downtown trip is typically the cheapest fast option. Muni T Third at $6 round-trip is the cheapest mode by far but adds 15-30 minutes total. The Mercedes-Benz Garage prepaid is the right choice only if you have a club ticket, mobility needs, or are arriving from outside SF where parking the car is the gateway move.
Not For You: when to skip driving to Chase Center
Game-day driving tips that actually save time
- Approach from I-280 / 6th Street rather than 101 / 4th Street on weekday evening games — 4th Street stacks up because of Caltrain commuter traffic between 5:30-6:30 PM.
- South Street is the cleanest exit from the Mercedes-Benz Garage heading toward 280 south or the Bay Bridge. 16th Street west toward Mission gets jammed.
- Bring credit/mobile pay — Chase Center area lots are essentially cashless. Even the metered street spots are now ParkMobile-only.
- Don't park in residential Mission Bay blocks east of Owens Street. Permit-only enforcement is aggressive on event nights and tow trucks circle.
- Charge your phone before the game. Prepaid passes and Muni Mobile both load via QR/digital — dead phone means manual override or paper-ticket scramble.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there parking at Chase Center San Francisco?
Yes — the Mercedes-Benz Garage attached to the arena, several UCSF Mission Bay paid lots within a 5-10 minute walk, and a wider ring of off-site garages and metered spots all serve Chase Center. Public Muni T Third light rail also stops at UCSF/Chase Center directly outside the south entrance.
How much is Chase Center parking?
Mercedes-Benz Garage is prepaid-only via Ticketmaster with an average pass cost of ~$118 across all events (varies by event tier). UCSF and Mission Bay paid lots run $20-30 on event days. Perimeter garages dip as low as $10 off-event-day.
Where is the Mercedes-Benz Garage at Chase Center?
Directly attached to the arena's south side, with entrances at 390 16th Street and 99 Warriors Way. Escalator access into the arena, the shortest walk to gates, and prepaid-only via Ticketmaster. Industry analysis pegs the average pass at ~$118 across events.
Can I take Muni to Chase Center?
Yes. The Muni T Third light rail stops at UCSF/Chase Center directly outside the south arena entrance. $3 each way, 25-30 minutes from downtown SF. Often beats driving on Warriors nights.
When do Chase Center parking lots open?
Most event lots open approximately 2 hours before tip-off or showtime. Tailgating is not permitted in Mission Bay lots.
Where is Chase Center rideshare pickup?
The official rideshare zone is on 16th Street near the south arena entrance. Post-event waits run 10-25 minutes — walking five minutes east to Third Street typically cuts the wait by half.
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