Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is an event venue at 7000 Coliseum Way in Oakland, California, with on-site parking and a pedestrian connection to Coliseum BART Station. For Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum parking, check the event’s arrangements before setting out: parking fees, access points and rideshare locations can vary by event.
- Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
- Parking: on-site event parking, including options for oversized vehicles
- Transit: Coliseum BART Station connects to the venue by pedestrian bridge
Where the Coliseum is and what happens there
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is an event venue in Oakland, next to Oakland Arena. Its location at 7000 Coliseum Way puts driving, parking and public transit options in the same arrival plan.
If your plans also include an event at Oakland Arena, check that venue’s parking and access details separately. The Coliseum’s event information specifically covers events held at the Coliseum; the appropriate arrangements can depend on the event.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is about a 7-minute drive from Oakland Airport Executive Hotel. Leave time to confirm the event’s access instructions before you set out.
Official parking and event-day access
On-site event parking is available at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, with accommodations for limousines, buses and RVs. The venue recommends buying prepaid parking passes online for Coliseum and Oakland Arena events.
Parking fees are $40 for a standard-size car or motorcycle, $140 for an RV, limousine or bus, $80 for VIP parking and $100 for Platinum parking. On-site payments are cashless; payment options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Apple Wallet Tap to Pay.
Platinum parking is in GG Lot, entered and exited through Gate 5. Limousines and oversized vehicles cannot use Platinum parking. VIP parking is in C Lot, with entry through Gate 2 or Gate 5. The venue defines an oversized vehicle as one wider than 9 feet and longer than 18 feet.
Parking gates open 2 hours before the event starts. Tailgating is permitted in the Coliseum and Oakland Arena parking lots before events, with one parking stall allowed per vehicle. All four parking lots have designated spaces for guests with ADA parking placards.
For rideshare, the pickup and drop-off point for Coliseum events is Baldwin Gate, which opens 2 hours before the event. For certain events, the designated point is instead Coliseum BART Station, so confirm the location for your event before arranging a pickup.
How do you get to the Coliseum?
Driving directions depend on where you approach I-880. From the west and north, the venue directs drivers to take I-880 south and use the 66th Avenue exit. From the east and south, take I-880 north and use the Hegenberger Road/Coliseum exit.
The Oakland airport transportation guide covers routes between the airport, Oakland Airport Executive Hotel and the city.
Before you set out, check the official site for event-specific parking, arrival and bag rules. Bags larger than 14 × 14 × 6 inches and backpacks of any size are not allowed inside, and bag check is unavailable for Coliseum events.
Beverages of any kind may not be brought in. Only service animals as defined by the ADA are permitted; service animals in training require advance authorization.
Transit and the Coliseum station
Coliseum BART Station connects to Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena by a pedestrian walk-over bridge on the venue’s east side. The station is at 7200 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94621.
BART identifies Coliseum as the transfer station between its main system and the Oakland International Airport station. The airport station is at 4 Airport Drive, across from Terminal 1 baggage claim and a short walk from Terminal 2. There is no BART parking at the airport station.
Coliseum Station is also served by AC Transit and Capitol Corridor. It has elevators between the concourse and trains, bike racks and rider restrooms. Daily and carpool-to-BART parking costs $4 per day, and monthly reserved parking costs $112.60; these prices include a 20% tax paid to the City of Oakland. Check BART for current station and parking details.
FAQs
Can you park an RV at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum?
Yes. On-site event parking accommodates RVs, and the fee for an RV is $140. Limousines and oversized vehicles cannot use Platinum parking.
Where does rideshare pick up at the Coliseum?
The usual event pickup and drop-off point is Baldwin Gate. For certain events, the location is Coliseum BART Station, so verify the event’s instructions.
Is there a pedestrian route from BART to the Coliseum?
Yes. A pedestrian walk-over bridge connects Coliseum BART Station with the Coliseum and Oakland Arena.
Can you bring a backpack into the Coliseum?
No. Backpacks of any size are not allowed, and bag check is unavailable.