Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Shreveport, Louisiana Sports Venues & Arenas
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Independence Stadium (Home of the Independence Bowl)
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Major Roadways to Independence Stadium
Charter buses traveling to Independence Stadium primarily use I-20 and take Exit 16A (Hearne Avenue / LA-72) or Exit 14 (Monkhouse Drive). From I-20, Hearne Avenue and Greenwood Road (US-80) connect directly to Pershing Boulevard and the State Fairgrounds gates. Groups coming north from South Shreveport can also take I-49 North straight to the I-20 West interchange.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Independence Stadium
Charter buses can drop off and pick up passengers along Pershing Boulevard near the South Entrance or via Gate 5 off Hearne Avenue on the east side of the fairgrounds. Because Shreveport enforces a 5-minute commercial idling limit near active gates, have your group gathered and ready to board before your driver pulls up.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Independence Stadium
Oversized vehicle and bus parking is available inside the Louisiana State Fairgrounds surface lots, specifically in the designated Blue Lot and Silver Lot areas entered off Hearne Avenue or Pershing Boulevard. Bus and RV tailgating spots are available in designated fairgrounds zones, so reserve your oversized pass in advance for bowl games.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
During the Independence Bowl and major concerts, Shreveport Police close portions of Pershing Boulevard and restrict turns along Hearne Avenue and Midway Street two hours before kickoff. Plan to arrive at least 90 to 120 minutes early to beat the bottleneck at I-20 Exit 16A.
CenturyLink Center (Home of the Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings)
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Major Roadways to CenturyLink Center
The primary artery to the arena is the Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, which runs along the Red River in Bossier City and offers dedicated turn lanes straight onto CenturyLink Center Drive. Groups crossing over from Shreveport can take the Jimmie Davis Bridge (LA-511) or come down Barksdale Boulevard (US-71). If your bus is approaching from I-20 or I-220, head south on Airline Drive or Benton Road to connect to Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. Your driver will navigate the riverfront routes so nobody in your group has to stress about traffic.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at CenturyLink Center
Buses can unload and load passengers at the designated curbside drop-off loop along CenturyLink Center Drive near the North West Entrance and Box Office plaza. Active loading and unloading is strictly enforced by Bossier City traffic officers. After the final buzzer, gather your group outside the main plaza before signaling your driver to pull up.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at CenturyLink Center
Unlike downtown garages with tight height clearances, this venue is surrounded by expansive, open-air surface parking lots that easily fit 56-passenger motorcoaches. Oversized vehicles and charter buses are directed by arena parking staff to park along the outer perimeter of Lot D and Lot E. Parking fees are paid on-site on event days, and your bus can remain staged right in the lot throughout the event.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Traffic backs up heavily along Arthur Ray Teague Parkway and Barksdale Boulevard starting 60 minutes before tip-off or showtime. After major events, police convert several arena exit lanes into one-way outbound flows toward Parkway Drive.
Hirsch Memorial Coliseum (Home of the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs)
Through a network of independent Louisiana bus companies, you can easily rent a fan party bus or team shuttle to historic Hirsch Memorial Coliseum at 3207 Pershing Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71109. Long celebrated as the original home ice of the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs (before hockey action moved steps away to George's Pond at Hirsch Coliseum), this iconic domed arena still hosts hockey games, rodeos, basketball tournaments, and graduations.
Major Roadways to Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
Situated right next to Independence Stadium on the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, Hirsch Memorial Coliseum is reached via I-20 Exit 16A (Hearne Avenue) or Exit 15 (Greenwood Road / US-80). Buses turn directly onto Pershing Boulevard or enter the fairgrounds off Fulton Street and Hearne Avenue. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach the coliseum from Downtown Shreveport via I-20 West.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
Your charter bus or 18-passenger minibus can drop off passengers right along the Pershing Boulevard front apron on the south side of the coliseum. For hockey nights at George's Pond and high school tournaments, drivers can also use the curved fairgrounds drive just inside the Pershing Boulevard entrance for step-free curb unloading. Because curbside waiting is prohibited along Pershing Boulevard, your driver will pull into the adjacent fairgrounds lot immediately after everyone steps off. When the third period wraps up, meet outside the main lobby doors to board together.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Hirsch Memorial Coliseum
Charter buses park right on-site in the spacious paved State Fairgrounds surface lots flanking the east and north sides of Hirsch Memorial Coliseum. Because there are no overhead garage restrictions, your driver can stage on-site for the entire game.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
When a Mudbugs hockey game overlaps with an event at Independence Stadium or the annual State Fair of Louisiana in the fall, traffic along Pershing Boulevard, Greenwood Road, and Hearne Avenue slows to a crawl. Fairgrounds security may close internal cross-streets to vehicle traffic to protect pedestrians walking between venues. Build a 45-minute buffer into your schedule on Friday and Saturday nights. After you book online, our confirmation department verifies your exact gate and drop-off plan!
Fair Grounds Field
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Major Roadways to Fair Grounds Field
Buses access the western side of the fairgrounds complex directly from I-20 at Exit 14 (Monkhouse Drive) or Exit 15 (Greenwood Road / Pines Road). From Greenwood Road, Monkhouse Drive and Pershing Boulevard lead straight to the ballpark perimeter.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Fair Grounds Field
Groups arriving by charter bus or sprinter van with a driver can unload along the north side of Pershing Boulevard just east of Monkhouse Drive, or pull into the western fairgrounds entrance gate. Have your players grab their bat bags and coolers from the undercarriage bays promptly so your bus doesn't block traffic along Pershing Boulevard. After the final inning, your whole roster can meet at the western gate for a quick, single-stop pickup. No waiting in rideshare lines required!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Fair Grounds Field
Ample surface lot space is available across the western end of the Louisiana State Fairgrounds between Fair Grounds Field and Independence Stadium. Charter buses can park in the gravel and paved lots off Pershing Boulevard and Midway Street without worrying about tight turning radiuses. If your youth baseball or softball team is playing a multi-game tournament across Shreveport, your bus can wait on-site with the AC running when permitted so athletes have a cool place to rest between games. Always check event-specific fairgrounds parking rates before arrival.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Because Fair Grounds Field sits right next to the I-20 westbound and eastbound ramps at Greenwood Road and Monkhouse Drive, weekday rush hour (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) mixes heavily with event traffic. During large fairgrounds festivals or stadium doubleheaders, Shreveport Police often restrict left turns onto Pershing Boulevard. Arriving at least an hour early keeps your itinerary right on track. Plus, you can book one bus or an entire fleet through our statewide network!
Joe Aillet Stadium (Home of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Lady Techsters)
For Shreveport alumni chapters, student groups, and visiting teams heading east for college game day, booking a long-distance charter bus in Shreveport to Joe Aillet Stadium at 1450 W Alabama Ave, Ruston, LA 71270 is a total slam dunk! Located on the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston (just 65 miles east of Shreveport), this athletic complex is home to Bulldogs football at Joe Aillet Stadium and Bulldogs and Lady Techsters basketball right next door at the Thomas Assembly Center. Instead of splitting your group into a 10-car caravan down the interstate, everyone can relax in reclining seats with onboard WiFi, TVs, and a restroom. Compare vehicles and get your quote sent to your text and email in under 30 seconds!
Major Roadways to Joe Aillet Stadium
Your Shreveport charter bus will take a straight, easy 1-hour ride east along I-20 East through Minden and Grambling to Exit 84 (W. California Avenue / Tech Drive) in Ruston. From the exit, head south on Tech Drive, which leads directly to West Alabama Avenue and the athletic complex. Buses can also use US-80 (West California Avenue) as an alternate parallel route into campus.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Joe Aillet Stadium
On Bulldogs football Saturdays, visiting team buses and private fan charters unload passengers along West Alabama Avenue on the north side of the stadium or along the outer loop of Tech Drive near the Thomas Assembly Center. Campus police and Louisiana Tech game-day staff direct oversized vehicles through the unloading zones so fans can walk right up to the gates or the Argent Pavilion tailgating area. Keep your group together after the fourth quarter, as Tech Drive gets packed with pedestrian traffic. Once everyone is accounted for, text your driver to pull up to your designated West Alabama Avenue meeting spot.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Joe Aillet Stadium
Because game-day lots around Joe Aillet Stadium (Lots A, B, and C) are reserved for Louisiana Tech athletic donors, charter buses typically park in designated oversized vehicle areas near the Thomas Assembly Center lower lots or along approved campus staging zones off Tech Drive and West California Avenue (US-80). If you are bringing a fan bus to tailgate on campus, coordinate with the Louisiana Tech Ticket and Athletics Office in advance to secure an oversized bus parking permit. Otherwise, your driver can stage off-campus in Ruston along the I-20 service road corridor and return as soon as the game ends. Don't forget to budget separately for any campus bus parking passes!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Louisiana Tech Police close sections of Tech Drive between West California Avenue and West Alabama Avenue to general traffic starting three to four hours before kickoff, converting lanes for pedestrian tailgating and shuttle access. After the game, traffic exiting onto I-20 West at Exit 84 can back up for 30 to 45 minutes, so let your driver handle the highway while your group celebrates the win onboard.
Quick Tips for Shreveport, Louisiana Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
It's easier than ever to keep your Shreveport sports trip running on time when you know the local ground rules before kickoff! Keep in mind that Shreveport and Bossier City enforce a strict 5-minute anti-idling rule in active stadium drop-off lanes, so always gather your entire group before calling your driver to the curb. Packing coolers, tents, or team equipment? Book a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with under-floor luggage bays, or choose a 30-passenger minibus or party bus with LED lighting and Bluetooth sound for a lighter fan trip! And once you book online through the national booking platform, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop on your game-day itinerary.