Getting There · S.B. Ballard Stadium · Norfolk
Getting to S.B. Ballard Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to S.B. Ballard Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Old Dominion Monarchs game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Old Dominion University campus, Norfolk fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 21,944, the streets around Old Dominion University campus, Norfolk tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Old Dominion University campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About S.B. Ballard Stadium
Home of the old dominion monarchs, on kornblau field. the stadium has stood at this location since 1936, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 4509 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529.
Transit Routes to S.B. Ballard Stadium
Hampton Roads Transit serves Norfolk near the Old Dominion campus and the stadium. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from S.B. Ballard Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around Old Dominion University campus, Norfolk are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at S.B. Ballard Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve S.B. Ballard Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from S.B. Ballard Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to S.B. Ballard Stadium from Old Dominion University campus
S.B. Ballard Stadium is located at 4509 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, in the Old Dominion University campus area of Norfolk. While S.B. Ballard Stadium is not in the core downtown area, the Old Dominion University campus surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to S.B. Ballard Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at S.B. Ballard Stadium
S.B. Ballard Stadium holds 21,944 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Old Dominion Monarchs deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check S.B. Ballard Stadium's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from S.B. Ballard Stadium
If you took transit to S.B. Ballard Stadium, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Hampton Roads Transit serves Norfolk near the Old Dominion campus and the stadium) — and screenshot it. Evening events at S.B. Ballard Stadium typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.