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Press Release: FireWolves Renew Partnership With Albany Parking Authority

April 15, 2024

Albany, NY – The Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced a two-year renewal with the Albany Parking Authority who manages and administers convenient and affordable on-street metered parking and off-street parking within the City of Albany, NY. The Albany Parking Authority has been a partner of the FireWolves since the 2022-23 season and has been vital to making the FireWolves fanbase feel at home in Downtown Albany as they cheer on their hometown team at MVP Arena.  

“The FireWolves are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Albany Parking Authority as we seek to provide the best experience for our loyal fans,” said Phil Bardsley Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Albany FireWolves. “Providing convenient and affordable parking helps our fans experience all that Downtown Albany has to offer as they make their way to MVP Arena to cheer on the FireWolves.”  

The FireWolves aim to create the best possible fan experience in the National Lacrosse League and being able to provide parking close to our home arena is a top priority. With the help of the Albany Parking Authority, driving to watch a FireWolves game at MVP Arena is simple with plenty of parking options available around the arena.  

“The Albany Parking Authority is excited to continue our sponsorship of the Albany FireWolves for both the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons,” said Sean Palladino Acting Executive Director of the Albany Parking Authority. “Live sporting events play an integral role in creating and maintaining a vibrate community. For the past 3 years the Albany FireWolves have helped to draw a growing number of local and out-of-town guests to Downtown Albany, where they get to experience the vibrancy of our city firsthand. All of us at the Albany Parking Authority cannot wait to cheer on our hometown team at the MVP Arena for the next 2 years and beyond.”   

To learn more about the parking options provided by the Albany Parking Authority near the FireWolves’ home of MVP Arena, please visit https://www.parkalbany.com/find-parking/ 

About Albany FireWolves 

The Albany FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League out of the MVP Arena in downtown Albany, NY. For more information, contact the Albany FireWolves Front Office at (518) 362-4900 or visit AlbanyFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/AlbFireWolves, Twitter @AlbFireWolves, and Instagram @AlbFireWolves. 

About the National Lacrosse League 

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 15 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, New York Riptide, Panther City Lacrosse Club (TX), Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors. For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

About MVP Arena 

MVP Arena is a full-service entertainment and sports facility featuring a wide variety of family shows, sporting events, trade shows and concerts. Owned by Albany County and managed by ASM Global, MVP Arena opened in 1990 and is home to the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League and the Division I Men’s College Basketball Siena Saints. For more information, please visit https://www.mvparena.com/ 

About Albany Parking Authority 

The Albany Parking Authority manages and administers convenient and affordable on-street metered parking and off-street parking within the City of Albany, New York. Our organization manages 3 parking garages, 9 parking lots, and over 2,000 on-street metered spaces and continually strives to provide easy access to parking for residents, businesses, visitors, and commuters alike. 

To view the original press release, please visit: https://albanyfirewolves.com/news/firewolves-renew-partnership-with-albany-parking-authority