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Kohl Center Event Parking

Parking Near the Kohl Center

The following lots are available during most Kohl Center Events (Click here for a map of lot locations.

  • 7
  • 29
  • 44
  • 46
  • 51
  • 83
  • 88, 88A
  • 91, 91A

Parking is sold first-come, first- served the day of the event in events staff with disabled parking sold in lot 88. 

Click here for a map of lot locations.

Prefer Not to Drive?

Basic directions to the Kohl Center for those interested in busing, biking, or walking to the Kohl center are provided here. For more precise route planning assistance, please contact our UW Commuter Solutions team at tdm@fpm.wisc.edu


Arrive by Bus

  • Routes 6, 13, 47, 48 stop two blocks west of the Kohl Center on Park Street.
  • Routes 5, 27, 47 stop five blocks south east of the Kohl Center on W Washington Ave.
  • Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 27, 28, 37, 38, 48, 56, 57, 58, 70, 71, 72, 74, 80 stop two blocks north of the Kohl Center on W Johnson St
  • Real time bus arrivals are available with Metro's Transit Tracker
  • Plan your bus trip using Metro's Trip Planner
  • Review Route Schedules online at Metro's website.


Arrive by Bike

  • The Missing Link/Capital City Trail runs one block south of the Kohl Center and provides connections to the Monroe Street area and on south of the beltline and to the Atwood Ave area to the east. Exit the path at the East Campus Mall and go north to Dayton Street.
  • The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path runs north of campus along the shores of Lake Monona and provides access to Shorewood Hills and Eagle Heights and points west. The path exits at Memorial Union on Park Street. Proceed via Park to Dayton and turn left.
  • The Campus Drive Path runs west and south of campus just north of Campus Drive and provides access to Shorewood Hills and on to Western Madison and Middleton via the Blackhawk Path. The path exits to campus on Linden Drive. Proceed via surface streets to Charter, then Dayton and turn left.
  • Gorham Street has bike lanes that provide access from the east and north. Access Kohl Center via State Street to Frances to Dayton during construction.
  • Park Street has bike lanes that provide access from the south. Access Kohl Center via Park to Dayton.
  • City of Madison bike map is available online here.


Arrive by Foot

  • See bike paths (above) or travel along sidewalks.
  • When walking at night walk in groups or call SAFEwalk Nighttime Services for a walking escort: 262-5000. Wear visible clothing and be predictable.