USDLast verified: October 2, 2026. We checked the Cleveland Guardians, MLB, ParkMobile, SpotHero, ParkWhiz, RTA and Vivid Seats pages listed under Sources. Prices are what those sources published that day and can change by game.
White Sox at Guardians, AL Division Series: October 3 and 5
- Dates and times: Game 1 is Saturday, October 3, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Game 2 is Monday, October 5, at 5 p.m. (MLB schedule). Game 5, if needed, is October 10 at 5 p.m., or 8 p.m. if it is the only AL Division Series Game 5 (Guardians).
- Official parking prices: not published. The postseason page says ballpark policies stay the same. The garage rule lets pass holders in 3 hours before game time.
- Team's ParkMobile site, October 2: 10 of 38 lots were still bookable for Game 1 at $18 to $48, and 8 for Game 2 at $18 to $46.
- Gate times: not published.
- RTA: no series notice yet. A day pass is $5, and RTA guarantees Rapid service home for 60 minutes after the game.
Short answer. The team's own garage, the Great Day Improvements Garage at 650 E Huron Rd, takes passes bought from the Guardians in advance. The team publishes no price: its parking page says prices vary by event. On the ParkMobile site the team links to, lots for Game 1 ran $18 to $48.
Independent garages cost less the farther you walk. For Game 1, SpotHero listed $3 to $75 before fees and ParkWhiz mostly $3 to $50. The $3 lots are about 20 minutes away on foot. The RTA Rapid is $5 for a day pass, with free parking at rail stations.
Options at a glance
Costs as published on October 2, 2026, for Game 1 on October 3.
| Option | Where | Cost | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians garage pass | Great Day Improvements Garage, 650 E Huron Rd | Not published (Guardians) | Bought in advance, mobile only. No entry earlier than 3 hours before game time. |
| Team's ParkMobile site | 10 lots, 0.27 to 0.93 miles away | $18 to $48 (ParkMobile) | 28 of its 38 lots showed as not available, including 9 of the 10 closest. |
| SpotHero | 30 garages, lots and valets, 5 to 21 minutes on foot | $3 to $75 before fees (SpotHero) | Sold for noon to 5 p.m. The $3 lots are a 19 to 21 minute walk. |
| ParkWhiz | 30 listings, 0.3 to 1.2 miles away | Mostly $3 to $50 (ParkWhiz) | Two listings at $200 and $450. Exit before 5 p.m. |
| RTA Rapid to Tower City | Red, Blue or Green Line, then the walkway | $5 day pass, $2.50 cash ride (RTA) | Free station parking. Cash needs exact change. |
| Accessible parking | Team garage | Garage pass, price not published (accessibility guide) | Placard and pass both required. First come, first served. |
Division Series home games
Times are Eastern. Games 3 and 4 are in Chicago. The last column applies the garage's 3-hour rule.
| Date | Game | First pitch | Team garage opens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | Game 1 vs. White Sox | 1 p.m. | 10 a.m. |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Game 2 vs. White Sox | 5 p.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Game 5, if necessary | 5 p.m., or 8 p.m. | 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. |
The team garage and its rules
The Great Day Improvements Garage sits between the ballpark and Rocket Arena. The ballpark guide lists entrances on Huron Road, Eagle Avenue off Ontario Street, and Bolivar Road off East 9th Street. From the team's parking page:
- Passes are bought on cleguardians.com or by phone, are mobile only, and arrive in the MLB Ballpark app.
- Entry starts 3 hours before game time, and earlier arrivals are turned away. You can stay until 7 hours after the start.
- Metropolis now manages the garage. License plate readers log your entry and bill you on exit.
- Prices are not published. They vary by event.
- Premium passes enter on Bolivar Road, per the parking page, or Huron Road, per Know Before You Go. Check your pass.
The ballpark guide still names Standard Parking as the operator and lists the garage office at 216-781-1672. Tailgating and RV rules are not published.
Garages and lots on the apps
The team's ParkMobile site. For Game 1, 28 of its 38 lots showed as not available on October 2, including 9 of the 10 within a third of a mile. Bookable lots included MK Honor Lot, 0.27 miles, $37; Dorn, 0.34 miles, $48; Tower City Center, 0.46 miles, $25; and Riverview Lot, 0.5 miles, $18. The team garage is not listed.
SpotHero. The Residence Inn valet, a 5-minute walk, was $75. Garage 8990 at 645 Prospect Ave. E, 6 minutes, was $50. The Halle Garage at 1212 Huron Rd. E, 7 minutes, was $30. Three St. Clair Avenue lots were $3, a 19 to 21 minute walk.
ParkWhiz. The 1801 E. 12th St. Garage, 0.5 miles away, was $8 and the Lincoln Garage, 0.6 miles, $10. Eleven lots 0.7 to 0.8 miles out were $3. Two were far out of line: the North Point Garage at $200 and the Port of Cleveland Lot at $450.
Compare before you book. 515 Euclid was $31 on ParkMobile, $25 on SpotHero and $20 on ParkWhiz. 777 Rockwell was $15 on SpotHero and $45 on ParkWhiz. Both apps sold Game 1 for noon to 5 p.m. SpotHero says its event parking buyers don't need to leave early if the game runs late.
Rideshare and drop-off
- The Guardians publish no rideshare zone.
- The accessibility guide says guests may be dropped off and picked up along the curb lane off Ontario Street.
- The ballpark guide calls the extended right lane on northbound Ontario Street, by the team offices, a drop-off and pick-up zone only.
Getting there on RTA
RTA's game-day page says to park free at a rail station and ride the Red, Blue or Green Line to Tower City. A 1,050-foot enclosed walkway runs from there to Rocket Arena, across the street from the ballpark. The Guardians call it a 5-minute walk, open only during events.
- The walkway opens at least 3 hours before events other than Cavaliers games and stays open 90 minutes after. Rapid service home is guaranteed for 60 minutes after the game.
- RTA counts more than 7,000 free spaces at rail stations. The Guardians' guide says more than 8,000.
- A day pass is $5, good until 3 a.m. Cash is $2.50 a ride, exact change only.
RTA's game-day page dates from February 2025, and its news page had no series notice on October 2.
Accessible parking and drop-off
- The team garage has accessible spaces for vehicles with a placard and a parking pass, bought in advance or on the day when available. The accessibility guide still calls it the Gateway East Garage.
- Tell the attendant when you arrive. Spaces are first come, first served.
- Drop-off and pick-up are along the curb lane off Ontario Street.
Construction and closures
The Guardians warn that state highway projects around the ballpark may affect travel. The ODOT page they link to returned a 404 error on October 2. The city has also warned of lane restrictions for the Memorial Bridges Loop path on Huron Road and Ontario Street. Allow extra time.
What this guide doesn't recommend
- Arriving early at the team garage. Passes are turned away more than 3 hours before game time.
- Counting on a close lot. On October 2, 28 of 38 lots on the team's ParkMobile site showed as not available for Game 1.
- Paying valet prices. On SpotHero, hotel valets 5 to 6 minutes away were $60 to $75. Garages 7 to 10 minutes away were $20 to $40.
- Booking an outlier. ParkWhiz listed spots at $200 and $450 about a mile out, while lots 0.7 to 0.8 miles out were $3.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to park for a Guardians game?
The Guardians don't publish a garage price. For Game 1, the team's ParkMobile lots were $18 to $48, SpotHero ran $3 to $75 before fees, and most ParkWhiz listings were $3 to $50. Vivid Seats passes started at $22.
Where is the best place to park?
The team garage, if you have a pass. Without one, garages on Prospect Avenue and Huron Road were a 6 to 7 minute walk for $30 to $50 on SpotHero. Lots around St. Clair and Hamilton Avenues were $3, about 20 minutes on foot.
Can I buy parking through Ticketmaster?
The Guardians' parking pages don't mention Ticketmaster. Garage passes are sold on cleguardians.com or by phone, and the team links to ParkMobile for reserved lots.
How early can I park?
Pass holders can enter the team garage 3 hours before game time, 10 a.m. for Game 1. Gate times for the series are not published.
Is there free parking?
Yes, at RTA rail stations. Ride to Tower City on a $5 day pass.
Sources
All checked October 2, 2026.
- Guardians, Directions and Parking: garage rules, premium entrance, ParkMobile link, construction.
- Guardians, Know Before You Go: the conflicting premium entrance.
- Guardians, Progressive Field Information: entrances, operator, walkway, Ontario Street lane.
- Guardians, Accessibility Information: accessible spaces, curb drop-off.
- Guardians, Postseason, 2026 postseason FAQ, MLB postseason schedule and gate times: series dates, times, policies.
- ParkMobile, Game 1 and Game 2: lot prices and availability.
- SpotHero, Game 1, SpotHero venue page and ParkWhiz, Game 1: garage prices, walks, late-game policy.
- RTA, Sports, Fares and News: rail, walkway, ride home, fares.
- Vivid Seats, Guardians parking passes, linked above: resale prices.
Related event parking guides
- Event parking guides
- Rocket Arena parking, across the street, at the end of the Tower City walkway
- Cleveland Browns Stadium parking