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Due to scheduled track work, the Long Island Rail Road will not be providing train service to UBS Arena on Saturday, October 29. Service will not be available at Belmont Park or Elmont-UBS Arena Stations.

UBS ARENA
2400 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE, ELMONT, NY 11003

Check out the information below for how to get to UBS Arena. Download the UBS Arena mobile app before your event to upgrade your fan experience.

All ticket holders who have purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will receive a Know Before You Go email prior to their event. You can also find the Know Before You Go information here.

 

QUICK TIPS

  • We recommend taking the LIRR to and from UBS Arena. ~ 30-minute direct train service to Elmont-UBS Arena Station is available from Grand Central Madison and Penn Station.
  • If you plan to drive, purchase parking in advance and check which Cross Island Parkway exit you need to take to access your parking area.
  • Free shuttles are available between UBS Arena, Emerald Parking, and Elmont-UBS Arena Station.

Take the Long Island Rail Road to the Elmont-UBS Arena Station.

Elmont - UBS Arena Station
- Fare Zone 4
- Location: north of campus, short walk to arena or accessible by free shuttle
- 10-15 minute walk from the arena

Every train on the Ronkonkoma, Huntington, and Hempstead lines will stop at the Elmont-UBS Arena Station

To check train schedules, please use the LIRR TrainTime Tool.

UBS Arena has 5 parking areas, which can only be accessed via the Cross Island Parkway
- Belmont Park Garage Exit 26A
- Diamond, Ruby and Silver Parking Exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East)
- Emerald Parking Exit 26D

We strongly encourage you to purchase parking ahead of time. Diamond, Ruby and Silver parking require a pre-paid parking pass to enter. To purchase parking, visit Ticketmaster. Please note: Do not take Cross Island Parkway Exit 26B unless you have a pre-paid Diamond or Silver Parking pass.

Purchasing parking ahead of time is preferred for all UBS Arena events.
- Advance online purchase closes 2 hours prior to the start of the event

We encourage guests who are driving to input their parking area into the GPS for the best experience, as follows:
"UBS Arena Emerald Parking"
"UBS Arena Silver Parking"
"UBS Arena Diamond Parking"
"UBS Arena Ruby Parking"
"UBS Arena Belmont Park Garage"

- The rideshare & drop off / pick up location is located on the north side of the arena and is only accessible via Cross Island Parkway Exit 26D and Green Road.
- Guests waiting for their rideshare to arrive can charge their phones in our Rideshare Waiting Area, located on the main concourse by section 118 and the Glass House Bar.

UBS Arena is accessible by 3 bus lines:
MTA Q110
MTA Q2
NICE Bus N6 line

Take the ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson where you can connect to the LIRR.

ACCESSIBILITY

For more information, visit the UBS Arena Accessibility Guide. For assistance, contact ADA@ubsarena.com or call the UBS Arena Accessibility Hotline at 516-460-8598.


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

UBS Arena is accessible via public transportation and by car. Although there is parking available, it can sell out in advance depending on the event. We recommend purchasing parking in advance as well as the use of public transportation. Download the mobile apps below before your trip.


WHERE ARE YOU COMING FROM?

QUEENS
  • 15 minutes from Jamaica Station via LIRR
MANHATTAN
  • 30 minutes from Penn Station via LIRR
WESTCHESTER/CONNECTICUT
EASTERN LONG ISLAND
  • 20 minutes from Hempstead Station via LIRR
BROOKLYN
  • 30 minutes from Atlantic Terminal via LIRR

PARKING

Parking is available for purchase prior to events via Ticketmaster. Parking is accessible via the Cross Island Parkway (cars only) exits 26A, 26B, and 26D. Purchasing parking ahead of time is preferred for all UBS Arena events. 

  • Emerald Parking Car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26D
  • Silver Parking Car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East)
  • Diamond Parking Car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East)
  • Belmont Park Garage Car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26A
PURCHASE PARKING

 

Transportation Tips

Parking & Entrances/Exits

  • Your designated parking and garage determines which exit you should take on the Cross Island Parkway.

Shuttles

  • Regular shuttles before and after events will be available to and from the Queens Village and Elmont-UBS Arena LIRR Stations, arriving and departing from the Shuttle/Bus Loop located on the northwest corner of the arena, adjacent to the Belmont Park Station.

LIRR Fares

  • Queens Village Station is located in Fare Zone 3. Belmont Park and Elmont-UBS Arena Stations are located in Fare Zone 4.
  • Monthly tickets inclusive of Fare Zone 4 stations will be accepted on trains to/from Belmont Park and Elmont-UBS Arena Stations.

LIRR Customer Service

  • Customer Service Center agents are available to answer questions via live chat or phone between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., daily.
  • To speak with an agent, call 511 or 718-217-LIRR and say the word "Representative" when the prompts begin. Automated schedule information is available via phone 24/7.
Ride Share
  • There is a designated rideshare drop off and pick up location, which is located on the north side of the arena and can be accessed by taking the Cross Island Parkway Exit 26D.
  • We encourage guests to input "UBS Arena - Rideshare" into your rideshare app as your drop off / pick up location to ensure the best experience.