For youth tournament families driving in
The official garage adds up fast. The cheaper lots are just across I-15.
Book a SpotHero lot on Dean Martin Drive, right across I-15, then take a quick rideshare to the convention center. It usually beats the Mandalay Bay garage, which isn’t bookable on SpotHero. Book early: every rate here moves with demand and can climb during big events.
Search Parking on SpotHeroMandalay Bay Convention Center parking at the official garage adds up quickly over a tournament weekend, and rates may run higher during big events. If you’re driving in for a youth tournament, you’re already juggling gas, food, and team gear, and parking shouldn’t be the thing that blows the budget.
Mandalay Bay’s garage is controlled by MGM Resorts, so you can’t book it through SpotHero. The workaround is Dean Martin Drive, a stretch of off-Strip hotels right across I-15 with SpotHero lots that usually come in well under the resort rate.
Your Parking Options, Side by Side
Best value
Staybridge Suites Lot
5735 Dean Martin Dr. Starting rates can be just a few dollars a day on slow days.
Prices rise with demand, so tournament and event weekends cost more. Book early and check your exact dates.
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Other Dean Martin Drive Lots
Several more SpotHero lots sit along the same stretch, and they typically still come in well under the resort garage on busy weekends.
Rates vary with demand and events. Use the SpotHero map view to compare.
Official rate
Mandalay Bay Garage
Posted self-parking has been about $20 a day Monday through Thursday and $25 a day Friday through Sunday, separate from any resort fee on your room. Over a four-day tournament weekend, that’s roughly $90–100.
Rates may vary with events and can run higher on busy weekends. Not bookable on SpotHero, so confirm the current rate with MGM before you go.
The honest math: off-site lots use demand pricing, and the “starting at” price reflects slow weekdays. During a packed tournament weekend or a big event, rates climb. Even so, a surge-priced spot on Dean Martin Drive usually still beats the resort garage, and the earlier you book, the bigger the gap.
Getting From Your Spot to the Convention Center
The Staybridge Suites lot is about 1.2 miles from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, roughly a 25-minute walk. That’s not realistic with coolers, team bags, and gear. Book your spot, then take a quick Uber or Lyft for the short hop over. Even with the ride added in, you’ll usually come out ahead over a full tournament weekend.
Staying overnight for the tournament? If you’d rather skip the parking math altogether, Mandalay Bay itself works well for tournament families: a happy, family-friendly feel, a pool complex with a wave pool and lazy river for the off-hours, and the tram to Allegiant Stadium. See our Mandalay Bay pool guide for day pass and hours details.
Want something simpler with a kitchen? See TownePlace vs. Home2: walkable hotels near Allegiant Stadium.
If Staybridge Fills Up
Dean Martin Drive has several other SpotHero lots in the same stretch. Check the app’s map view for current availability and pricing. Rates shift with demand and events, and there’s almost always a backup nearby.
Don’t wait until the morning of. Tournament and event weekends fill the nearby lots fast, so reserve early and know your rate before you drive in.
Search Dean Martin Drive ParkingFrequently Asked Questions
Can I walk from Dean Martin Drive to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
It’s about 1.2 miles: doable without gear, not realistic with coolers and team bags. Plan on a short rideshare. The Hacienda Bridge connects to Allegiant Stadium and is pedestrian-friendly, but only on Raiders game days and select stadium events, so unless there’s a stadium event the same day, it isn’t your walking route.
Is parking ever free at Mandalay Bay?
Nevada residents have gotten the first three hours free with a valid Nevada driver’s license, and MGM Rewards Pearl members and above get free self-parking. Otherwise the standard daily rate applies. MGM updates these policies, so confirm before you go.
Do these rates change during events?
Yes. Both the Mandalay Bay garage and the Dean Martin Drive lots can cost more during big events and busy tournament weekends. Check SpotHero for your exact dates, and confirm the garage rate with MGM.
Does the Dean Martin Drive hack work for Allegiant Stadium events too?
Yes. The same lots are popular for Raiders games and concerts, and pricing runs higher on event days, so book early. See our full Allegiant Stadium parking guide.
What if I only need parking for one day?
SpotHero lets you book single-day reservations, so you’re not locked into a multi-day rate.
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VegasUnscripted is an independent Las Vegas guide written by a 24-year local. This post may contain affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Parking rates vary with demand and events — always check SpotHero and MGM for current rates on your dates.