The Two Featured Events Include the Guardians Hosting the American League Championship Series and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony
Thursday, October 17, 2024 — Cleveland — The City of Cleveland once again is in the national limelight as the Central Division Champion Cleveland Guardians will host the New York Yankees at Progressive Field for Games 3, 4, and 5 of the American League Championship Series this weekend. First pitch for Game 3 is slated for 5:08 p.m. this evening. First pitch for Games 4 and 5 are tentatively slated for 8:08 p.m on Friday and Saturday nights.
The City will also host the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Union Home Mortgage Plaza will have performances and other activities throughout the weekend, culminating in the Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. The Browns also host the Cincinnati Bengals at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
The City of Cleveland announced traffic information, including road closures and parking restrictions, as large crowds are expected for the events. Information is subject to change based on real-time information as vehicular and pedestrian traffic evolves. All parking restrictions and closure times depend on traffic volume and can be adjusted as needed by the Cleveland Division of Police Bureau of Traffic. All decisions are made with public safety at top of mind. As always, exercise caution and if you see something, please say something. For emergencies, call 911. The Cleveland Police non-emergency number is 216-621-1234. Fans are encouraged to use public transit.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
East 9th Street (from Euclid Avenue to Carnegie Avenue), Prospect Avenue (from East 9th Street to Ontario Street), and Huron Road (from Ontario Street to Prospect Avenue) will have restrictions in place:
- From 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Thursday, October 17th
- From 4:00 PM on Friday, October 18th to 1:00 AM on Saturday, October 19th
- From 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 19th to 1:00 AM on Sunday, October 20th
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday, October 20th, restrictions will be in place on:
- Lakeside Avenue – From East 9th Street to West 9th Street
- St. Clair Avenue – From East 9th Street to West 9th Street
- East 9th Street – From Lakeside Avenue to Carnegie Avenue
- West 9th Street – From Front Avenue to West Superior Avenue
- East 9th Street – From Carnegie Avenue to Lakeside Avenue
- West 3rd Street – From Lakeside Avenue to St. Clair Avenue
- Additional streets surrounding the football stadium
It is always best practice to check nearby poles, posts, and meters to look for signage outlining restrictions.
EXIT RAMP / ROAD CLOSURES
Several Route 2 ramps will close on Sunday, October 20th, including:
- West 3rd Street Westbound Off-Ramp – Approximately 10:00 AM
- West 3rd Street Northbound/Southbound Lanes – Approximately 10:00 AM
- North of Lakeside Avenue will be closed, but access to The Pit lot and Cuyahoga County lot will be maintained
- East 9th Westbound – Approximately 10:00 AM
- North of Lakeside Avenue will be closed, but access to the Willard Garage and Jones Day Garage will be maintained
- East 9th Eastbound – Approximately 10:20 AM
- West 28th Street – Approximately 10:40 AM
- West 6th Street – Approximately 11:00 AM
PARKING LOTS & GARAGE INFORMATION
- Gateway Garage – Rate is $20 all weekend
- Willard Garage – Opens at 7:00 AM on Sunday and rate is $40; Closed on Saturday
- Municipal Lot – Opens at 5:00 AM on Sunday and rate is $40 per space
OTHER INFORMATION
The City will also activate its Emergency Operations Center on Saturday staffed with members of the Division of Police, Department of Public Safety, various law enforcement agencies, and other partners. This coordinated strategy will help first-responders monitor activity in real-time to respond more quickly and efficiently as situations arise.
