MIAMI – Heavy traffic is expected near Marlins Park Monday afternoon as the Miami Marlins open their season against the Atlanta Braves.
The first pitch is scheduled to be thrown at 4:10 p.m., but gates open as early as 1:30 p.m. Season ticket holders will be allowed inside the park at that time to watch batting practice. All entrances open at 2 p.m. ahead of a 3:30 p.m. ceremony on the field.
The team expects the game to be nearly sold out. Late Sunday night, a Marlins representative said limited seated tickets remained for sale. Standing room only tickets will be available once the final tickets are sold.
As of Sunday night, five of the team's six surface lots were sold out. The 200 spots left in the park's First Base Garage were expected to be sold by Monday morning.
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Fans will be directed to the following off-site lots once team facilities fill up:
- Magic City Casino on NW 37 Avenue and NW 7 Street (600 spaces)
- RAD lot on NW 7 Street and 10th Avenue (600 spaces)
- Civic Courthouse on NW 12 Street and NW 14th Avenue (700 spaces)
- Jackson Memorial on NW 16th Street and 11th Avenue (500 spaces)
- SLAM Magnet School on NW 7th Street and NW 11th Avenue (400 spaces)
- Cruise Lot located on NW 7th Avenue and NW 7 Street (250 spaces)
More information on routes to the stadium and alternate transportation methods can be found here. As game-time nears, the Marlins also plan to post traffic warnings and parking information on Facebook and Twitter.
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