What are the parking options at Alumni Stadium?
Due to a limited number of parking spaces, parking permits are required for all Boston College on campus parking lots. Parking within any of the local neighborhoods is not permitted, and violator’s vehicles will be towed at owners expense. If you do not have a parking permit, please park in the Needham Satellite parking lot and take a complimentary shuttle to campus. The Needham Satellite parking lot does not require a parking permit, and is available for passenger vehicles, charter buses, and school buses. NEEDHAM INDUSTRIAL PARK SATELLITE PARKING: Located off Rt. 128/I95, take exit 19A to Highland Avenue in Needham heading toward Newton. Turn right onto First Avenue and follow the posted signs to the designated Boston College parking areas. The free shuttle service will drop-off and pick-up patrons at the Merkert Chemistry Building along Beacon Street, located on the South side of Alumni Stadium. DISABILITY SERVICE: A separate shuttle is located in Needham for individuals with disabilities, in wheelchairs, or who have trouble walking. This vehicle has a drop-off / pick-up area adjacent to Gate A of the Stadium. Follow the direction of the lot attendants at the Needham Industrial Park satellite lot. HOURS OF OPERATION: Shuttle bus service begins 2.5 hrs prior to kick-off and ends 2 hours after the conclusion of the game. Buses run every 10 minutes with travel time to the stadium approximately 18-20 minutes, pending traffic. LOT POLICIES: Tailgating is prohibited in all satellite parking lots. Permissible vehicles include cars, charter and school buses. No overnight parking. The Boston College campus can be reached by a variety of MBTA stations (see map). The Green Line B, C, and D trains have stops within walking distance to Alumni Stadium. The Riverside Station (exit 22 off Rt. 128/I95) provides ample parking and easy access from the Metro West Region via the Green line’s D train.
