LOS ANGELES, CA — The parking marketplace Parksy (parksy.com) has released data showing a dramatic disparity in available parking near America's largest stadiums and arenas. The company counted its listed parking options within five miles of twelve major venues, revealing that downtown arenas far outpace their suburban counterparts in available spaces.
According to Parksy's inventory, Madison Square Garden in New York City leads with 1,986 listed options, followed by Soldier Field in Chicago with 1,583, and Fenway Park in Boston with 587. In stark contrast, suburban stadiums have far fewer listings: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas has 107, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has 96, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey has 58, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami has just 18.
The pattern, Parksy says, is structural. A downtown arena inherits the garages and lots of the surrounding city, while a suburban stadium is often ringed by residential streets with limited commercial parking. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California falls in the middle with 277 listings, part of Parksy's nationwide inventory of more than 32,000 spaces.
The missing supply, Parksy argues, is already built: residential driveways. Homeowners near these venues can list a driveway or unused spot for free, with no posting fee, no commission, and no lease paperwork. The owner sets the price, keeps every dollar, and chooses the dates.
Parksy founder Daniel Battaglia highlights that stadium neighborhoods are where parking arithmetic fails hardest. "Demand arrives eighty thousand cars at a time and supply is whatever the official lot holds. The difference is standing on residential concrete twenty feet from the sidewalk. That is not a shortage of parking. It is a shortage of introductions."
This data underscores the inefficiency in the parking market: while fans struggle to find affordable parking near suburban stadiums, countless driveways sit empty. Parksy's platform aims to bridge this gap by connecting drivers with homeowners willing to rent their unused space. The counts are Parksy's own inventory, not estimates of total parking availability.
Parksy (parksy.com) is a free, commission-free parking marketplace operating across 57 countries. The service allows drivers to find and book parking, appeal unfair fines with a free AI-powered calculator, scan confusing signage, locate a parked car, and report accidents — all at no cost and with no signup required for most tools. Space owners can list driveways, garages, and unused spots for free, with no commission and no lease paperwork.
The findings highlight a significant opportunity for homeowners near major venues to monetize their unused driveways, while providing fans with more affordable and convenient parking options. As the demand for event parking continues to grow, platforms like Parksy are stepping in to unlock the hidden supply in residential neighborhoods.
