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World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is gearing up for an unforgettable night of thrilling action as the much-anticipated Royal Rumble event descends upon downtown St. Pete on Saturday, January 27, 2024. A sold-out crowd of more than 40,000 spectators is expected at Tropicana Field and high traffic and parking volumes are anticipated.

Follow this guide and plan ahead for a smooth experience getting around downtown St. Pete.

PARKING - HERE'S THE DEAL

SUPER IMPORTANT: Parking at Tropicana Field is sold out. If you have not already paid for parking, see below for a few tips:

Overflow parking options are available throughout downtown St. Pete. Here are some overflow parking options available downtown with free shuttles to Tropicana Field:

1. South Core Garage: 101 1st Ave. S.

2. Sundial Garage: 117 2nd St. N.                      

3. Al Lang Surface Lot: 1st Ave. SE. and 1st St.             

4. 800 Surface Lot: 800 1st Ave. S.               

5. Lot 2 Surface Lot: 1st Ave. N. and 6th St.  

6. University of South Florida: 5th Ave South and 3rd Street 

7. Johns Hopkins Middle School: 701 16th St. S.

TRANSPORTATION TIPS - DON'T WRESTLE WITH TRAFFIC!

SHUTTLE SERVICE

A park-and-ride shuttle service will be available for event attendees parking downtown on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free shuttles from downtown parking garages to Tropicana Field will run approximately every 15 minutes. Wheelchair accessible shuttles will be available.

Pick Up Location: 2nd St. S Central Ave. and 1st Ave. S (under the pedestrian bridge connecting the Office Tower and Parking Garage).

Drop Off Location: Tropicana Field - 16th St. South at gate

Click here for a route map with shuttle stop locations

TAKE THE SUNRUNNER OR RIDE A PSTA BUS

• Discounted fares are available for WWE Attendees! Get unlimited daily rides on any PSTA route, including the SunRunner, for just $3 in the Flamingo Fares App. Create your account, select "Add Passes," choose PSTA, and use the following promo codes at checkout:

• 1 Day Promo Pass: Code "WWE"

• Group Pass (up to 4 riders): Code "WWE4"

• Codes are case-sensitive. Promo code valid 1/22/2024 - 1/29/2024

CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE APP

Consider ride share or bike / scooter share.

Uber/Lyft zones:

1. 18th St. between 1st Ave. S & Central Ave.                

2. 2nd Ave. S between 8th St. S & Dr. MLK St. S

For more information on the event, where to purchase tickets and parking, please visit www.royalrumble.com

Original source can be found here.