Country music fans will have plenty of time to tailgate before Garth Brooks takes the stage for his sold-out Heinz Field show May 18.
The parking lots surrounding the football stadium will open at 2 p.m., 5 hours before the scheduled 7 p.m. start of the concert, according to information provided by Heinz Field.
Gates to Heinz Field open at 5 p.m. The band Midland is scheduled to open for the legendary country performer.
Fans can carry only certain-sized bags made of clear plastic or vinyl into the stadium as per the Heinz Field bag policy.
Parking in the North Shore and Downtown can be prepaid for through Parking Panda. Rates range from $7 to $100, according to the website.
Fans with floor tickets must enter Gate 6 on Reedsdale Street and receive a wristband. Fans picking up tickets at stadium Will Call windows must have photo identification. The window opens at 4 p.m. on May 18.
Event organizers are advising fans to download tickets onto a smart phone. Here are instructions on the best ways to do that.
