BALTIMORE, MD (September 10, 2026) – The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (DOT) would like to advise motorists of the traffic modifications this Saturday for the Springboks vs All Blacks rugby match at M&T Bank Stadium beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Residents, commuters, and visitors should expect heavy traffic, limited parking, and large crowds downtown near the stadium Saturday for this event. DOT strongly encourages anyone traveling downtown to allow extra travel time and utilize public transportation such as the MTA MARC Train, Light Rail, Metro Subway, local bus routes, and Baltimore’s free Charm City Circulator. MTA patrons can plan their trip at mta.maryland.gov or use the Transit app, and purchase fares through the CharmPass app.
Driving to the stadium: Fans attending the match and downtown events are reminded that all posted parking restrictions and residential permit parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Vehicles parked illegally, particularly in RPP zones, will be ticketed and towed. Attendees whose vehicles are towed should call 311 or 443-263-2220 for assistance.
Fans driving to the stadium should utilize commercial garages and surface lots north of the complex and avoid parking in surrounding neighborhoods. DOT strongly advises attendees without an official stadium parking pass to plan ahead and secure off-site commercial parking.
Road Closures: In preparation for the match, the following road and lane closures will be implemented on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at approximately 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. the following morning:
- The northbound Russell Street Service Drive alongside M&T Bank Stadium will be closed between West and Hamburg Streets prior to and during the event.
- The Hamburg Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Leadenhall and Paca Streets for event ingress. Once the event begins, the closures will be removed until just before the event ends.
- The Ostend Street Bridge will be temporarily closed between Sharp and Warner Streets for event ingress. Once the event begins, the closures will be removed until just before the event ends.
- A special traffic pattern will be temporarily installed along Warner Street between the Ostend Street Bridge and Stockholm Street for event ingress and railroad crossings.
- Special traffic patterns will be installed along Warner Street, Alluvion Street, Worcester Street, and Bayard Street for egress near the end of the event.
- Hamburg Street will be closed between Hanover and Charles Streets near the end of the event.
- No southbound travel will be permitted along Hanover Street between Henrietta and Hamburg Streets near the end of the event. All traffic will be diverted onto Henrietta Street for east or westbound travel.
Special traffic pattern along Warner Street: Due to construction, Warner Street is closed between Worcester and W. Ostend Streets. To assist with event traffic, a special traffic pattern will be implemented along Warner Street for fans entering and leaving the stadium. Also, a one-way ingress (northbound) and egress (southbound) lane will be implemented on Warner Street, along with a pedestrian walkway.
The Department of Transportation will deploy Transportation Enforcement Officers in the downtown area to manage traffic flow. Motorists traveling downtown, especially near the stadium, should anticipate traffic pattern changes, use caution, and watch for heavy pedestrian traffic.
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