Saturday, 26 December 2026 · 17:30
Where to park for Manchester Storm vs Guildford Flames at AO Arena
Manchester Storm welcome Guildford Flames to AO Arena. Compare mapped parking around AO Arena and check recent driver-reported availability in Parkwise before travelling.
Three mapped parking options
Parkwise locations with walking times from the AO Arena. Tap a numbered pin or list card for details.
78 locations mappedCitiPark AO Arena Car Park
Official venue parkingCar Park · Deansgate
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £6.00/2h · £22.00/day · £16 event flat (5pm–12am)
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Spaces
- ~958
- Operator
- CitiPark
- Distance
- 125 m from the venue
Good to know
- • Multi-storey car park
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Why we picked these for Manchester Storm vs Guildford Flames
1 · Official venue parking
CitiPark AO Arena Car Park. The official venue option, around a two-minute walk from the doors. The published rate is £6.00/2h · £22.00/day · £16 event flat (5pm–12am). Confirm the latest details with CitiPark before travelling. Hours: Open 24 hours.
2 · Park once in the Northern Quarter
Arndale Car Park. A park-once option nearby, around a seven-minute walk to the venue. The published rate is £3.90/hr · £21.50/day. Confirm the latest details with Manchester City Council before travelling. Listed as open 24/7. Max stay: No limit.
3 · 6-minute walk
APCOA Manchester Printworks. An alternative car park, around a six-minute walk to the venue. Paid parking — check the operator for current rates. Confirm the latest details with APCOA before travelling.
Before puck drop
Hotels, food and things to do around the AO Arena.
The Northern Quarter
Manchester's creative hub is a short walk north from the AO Arena. Vintage shops, independent cafés, craft breweries, and restaurants fill the streets. Park further out and spend an hour here before or after an event—it's a natural buffer to the post-show rush.
Spinningfields Market
Just south of Deansgate, this covered market has food vendors, independent stalls, and seating. Good for a quick bite before heading to the arena or a place to sit after if you're not racing away.
- Our favourite
Deansgate restaurants and bars
The main street around the arena is lined with chain and independent venues. Arrive early and eat here to break up the evening; most places clear out in time for the show.
Whitworth Art Gallery
Free to enter and open until late on most days. Less than ten minutes' walk from the arena if you've got time to kill before an evening event.
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Before you drive to AO Arena
Give yourself time to park and walk in before the 14:30 puck drop, especially if you're trying a car park you haven't used before.
The CitiPark AO Arena Car Park is official venue parking and just 2 minutes on foot — useful if you want minimal walking.
Arndale Car Park is a good choice if you'd like to spend time in the Northern Quarter before the match starts.
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you travel to get a sense of which car parks nearby drivers have recently used.
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Parking FAQs for AO Arena
What's the closest car park to the AO Arena?
CitiPark AO Arena Car Park is the official venue car park and is just a 2-minute walk from the arena entrance.
How far is Arndale Car Park from the venue?
Arndale Car Park is a 7-minute walk from the AO Arena and is located in Piccadilly, near the Northern Quarter.
Can I check which car parks are busy before I travel?
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you set off. This gives you a real sense of which nearby options drivers have recently parked in.
Are there other parking options beyond the named car parks?
Yes. Street parking is mapped throughout the area around the AO Arena. Use the Parkwise app to explore all nearby options and their recent availability before you travel.
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