Be prepared for pricey parking at the Canes game tonight. Tips to save money
Carolina Hurricanes fans are back for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Florida Panthers at the Lenovo Center. Puck drop is 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.
Fans should know conference final parking at the Lenovo Center is more expensive than regular season pricing, so attending the game might cost you a pretty penny.
Here’s what you need to know about parking for the game in Raleigh.
Canes game parking costs
Lenovo’s parking lots (there are 12) are located at 1400 Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh. There are general, VIP and premiere lots, along with a lot for buses, RVs and other large vehicles.
Here’s how much it costs to park at the Lenovo Center ahead of Game 2:
General parking: $48 online and $65 onsite
Premiere parking: $80 online and $95 onsite
Premiere Gold parking: $120 online and $135 onsite
Bus, limo and RV parking: $160 online and $200 onsite
VIP parking: $160 online and $200 onsite
Online prices don’t include service fees.
The Premier lots are closest to the Lenovo Center and require the least amount of walking. General parking is the farthest away (0.2 miles).
Fans that have not prepaid for their spots are suggested to arrive one hour before puck drop to secure parking. (Lenovo also warns of heavy traffic on I-40, I-440 and Wade Avenue on weekdays.)
Parking lots open three hours before hockey games, the website says.
Learn more at lenovocenter.com/parking-guide.
How to pay for Canes parking online
Fans can secure cheaper parking by buying their tickets online ahead of the game.
Visit parkwhiz.com to purchase your spot. Many lots are sold out, and the cheapest available parking (as of Thursday 2 p.m.) starts at $48.
“We encourage the prepay option because it expedites traffic flow especially during capacity events like tonight,” said Crystal Pace, vice president of arena programming and marketing for the Lenovo Center.
Regular season pricing
Caniacs will know these are not the usual Canes game parking prices.
Regular season parking starts at $27 for cars and $100 for buses and RVs, Lenovo’s website says.
Free parking options for Canes games
To avoid paying for parking altogether, you can:
▪ Taxi or Uber/Lyft to the arena: Drop-offs and pick-ups are directed to enter via Gate C (Trinity Road) and drive along the Carter Finley Roadway to the drop-off location.
Lenovo also has a Taxi Pick-Up & Drop-Off Zone, which is located right outside the VIP Entrance, the website says.
▪ Take public transportation: GoRaleigh’s Route 26 Bus can drop you off across from the Lenovo Center.
Learn more at lenovocenter.com/plan-your-visit.
The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock contributed to this story.
This story was originally published May 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM.
