Navigating downtown Omaha during the College World Series

From parking to getting around construction, here's what to know for navigating downtown Omaha during the College World Series.

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OMAHA, Neb. —

From parking to getting around construction, here’s what to know for navigating downtown Omaha during the College World Series.

Parking

All CHI lots open at 8 a.m. on game days; Overnight parking is not allowed
Lot A and the MECA garage are available on a first-come, first-served basis; parking costs $15 /day. This area is an 18-minute walk from Charles Schwab Field and is surrounded by active construction.
Lot B and Lot D are reserved for parking pass holders. These lots are an eight-minute walk to the field.
Lot C is closed for Fan Fest.
All CHI lots have parking compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Cash or card is accepted for parking payment
Motorcycle parking is available on the south side of Mike Fahey Street, between 14th and 15th streets.
Street parking, surface lots and city garages are available. Price ranges from $10 to $30 a day.

AAA will provide courtesy roadside assistance to anyone who needs a jumpstart, unlock, tire change, fuel delivery up to 2 gallons or a tow within 5 miles from noon to 10 p.m. This service is offered throughout the entirety of the College World Series.

CWS attendees in need should contact AAA at 402-516-1111. The number of calls may affect response times, and proof of vehicle ownership may be required for some services. This is available to members and nonmembers.

CHI lots around Charles Schwab Field

Construction changes for the College World Series

Omaha Public Works says the city typically pauses road construction during the College World Series, but with projects like the streetcar underway, that was not an option this year.

Austin Rowser, assistant director of Omaha Public Works, said construction will scale back instead.

“The bridge over I-480 on Farnam will still be closed. We’ll have most everything else open with the restrictions,” Rowser said.

Streets like Farnam and Harney, along with the 10th & Capitol intersection, will be open.

Rowser said construction is more saturated this year than it was in 2025. He also said that while construction is scaling back over the next two weeks, it will not affect the long-term schedule for the streetcar.

The streetcar is scheduled to be in service by 2028.

Rideshare/drop-off information

The general drop-off area is the curb cutout in front of the CHI building.

Closures around Charles Schwab Field

Closed two hours before the first game until one hour after the last game

13th Street from Cass to Cuming streets.
Mike Fahey Street from 13th to 14th streets. ADA individuals can enter here for drop-offs only.
During these closure times, any vehicle traveling west on Cass Street west of 12th Street will be forced to go onto the interstate.

Roads were closed during the entire MCWS

Mike Fahey Street from 10th to 12th streets.
Northbound on 12th Street from Cass Street will have no through traffic and will only be open for Lot B passes.

The Omaha Police Department says not to leave any valuables inside your vehicle.

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