New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning 13 Dec 2025

There is a range of parking options available and parking can be purchased online in advance of an event. Pending availability, arena guests have access to several lots:

• Ruby Parking - car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East) · a 130 m (2 min) walk
• Diamond Parking - car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East) · a 300 m (4 min) walk
• Belmont Park Garage - car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26A · a 300 m (4 min) walk
• Silver Parking - car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26B (Hempstead Turnpike East) · a 350 m (4 min) walk
• Emerald Parking - car access only via Cross Island Parkway exit 26D · a 700 m (8 min) walk

There is designated accessible parking. Emerald Parking has 36 accessible parking spaces available with adjacent access aisles. Diamond Parking has 28 accessible parking spaces available with adjacent access aisles. Silver Parking has 28 accessible parking spaces available with adjacent access aisles. ADA-accessible shuttles, including dedicated accessible vans for on-demand service, will be available for transportation from Emerald, Diamond, and Silver Parking to the arena. For any guests who park in South Parking but require additional assistance, ADA-accessible golf carts will be available for on-demand transportation from South Parking to the arena.

For fans that would prefer not to drive themselves to and from UBS Arena or take the LIRR, there will be an Uber/Lyft transportation center in-between UBS Arena and the Belmont Park racetrack.

Bus is a popular way to reach the arena due to its connection with multiple public routes:

• MTA Buses Q110, Q27, Q2 stop near the arena
• Q110 – Belmont Park/Hempstead Av station is 350 m (4 min) walk to the arena
• NICE Bus lines 6 and 6X stop near the arena

Regular shuttles before and after events will be available to and from Queens Village and Elmont LIRR Stations. Once fans arrive at the Elmont Station, they can either take electric shuttle buses over to UBS Arena or they can take an approximate 900 m (11 min) walk via a covered entertainment walkway wired for sound that will connect the Elmont Station with the plaza at the arena.

On event days, LIRR trains run through the Belmont Park Station (170 m (2 min) from the arena), Elmont Station, and Queens Village Station (1.3 km (16 min) walk from the arena).

Regular shuttles before and after events will be available to and from Queens Village and Elmont LIRR Stations. Once fans arrive at the Elmont Station, they can either take electric shuttle buses over to UBS Arena or they can take an approximate 850 m (10 min) walk via a covered entertainment walkway wired for sound that will connect the Elmont Station with the plaza at the arena.

UBS Arena has safe ad secure bike parking.

Although you will need to take public transport or drive to reach the iconic sights of New York City, the area surrounding UBS Arena also has plenty to see and do. Hempstead Turnpike has a selection of eateries, while you can also visit Belmont Park racetrack which is right next to the arena.