Parking is available in numerous lots and garages adjacent to T-Mobile Center. Families are encouraged to carpool and arrive early to minimize potential delays. 

• Several lots and garages are located near or adjacent to the arena, including those shown on the map here.
• Most parking in this area is paid and ranges from about $10-30. 
• Services are available to pre-book parking downtown if desired, including Park KC and SpotHero. These links are intended to provide assistance finding parking. You are not required to use them. The district does not endorse any particular parking assistance website or app, and is not responsible for their accuracy or performance.

• Two KC Streetcar stops are located near T-Mobile Center: Metro Center and Power & Light. The streetcar is free to ride. 
• Grand Boulevard, the street directly to the west of the arena, will be closed from 13th Street to Truman Road, so guests will not have to dodge traffic as they enter and leave the venue.
   

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Entering the Arena

Guests should enter through the main entrance on Grand Boulevard. If needed, an ADA accessible entrance is located on the Oak Street side (east side) of the arena. 

Graduates should enter through the loading dock at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Truman Road. 
 

Doors to the arena will open one hour prior to the ceremony start time. All guests are required to go through security screening at the entrance.

• All bags are subject to search. Clear bags are not required. 
• Metal detectors will be in use. 
• Balloons are strictly prohibited. Also not permitted in the arena are noisemakers, airhorns, bullhorns and similar devices. 

Seating is first-come, first-served. Only the lower bowl of the arena will be open for guest seating.

The move to T-Mobile Center should provide a much-improved experience for guests with accessibility needs. Ample wheelchair-accessible seating is available around the top of the lower bowl. Please note: Only one companion will be allowed to sit with the guest in accessible seating. The rest of their party should plan to sit in the row just in front of this area. 

No tickets are needed and there is no limit on the number of guests a single student may invite.

During the ceremony, students will walk across the stage and receive their traditional diploma covers. Students will either pick up their diploma after the ceremony or on a later date; each high school will provide specific details. 

After the ceremony ends, all guests and graduates will exit the arena. Parents and guests will not be allowed on the floor before, during or after the ceremony.

The arena will be fully cleared between ceremonies. If a guest is planning to attend multiple ceremonies, they will need to exit the arena and re-enter. 

Families should make plans to meet their graduate outside on the west side of the arena. Grand Boulevard will be blocked off from 13th Street to Truman Road to provide space for reunification. Additional officers from KCPD will be present to ensure safety.