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Argentina vs Iceland matchday advisory

May 29 2026

AUBURN, Ala.- International soccer is coming to Auburn on June 9 as Argentina and Iceland meet for a friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Fans attending the event are encouraged to review important matchday information, including downtown parking information, entertainment district details, and post-match traffic patterns, ahead of kickoff.

Matchday parking available in Wright Street Parking Deck

The City of Auburn will offer game day parking in the Wright Street Parking Deck (140 Wright St.) for a flat rate of $40 on June 9 for the Argentina vs Iceland soccer match. No parking in downtown Auburn is available to be reserved or purchased in advance. All spots are available for public parking only on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those parking in the Wright Street Parking Deck can pay for parking at the walk-up kiosks inside the deck, online via the ParkMobile app or at the garage exit gate.

On all other days, parking rates in the Wright Street Parking Deck will remain $1 per hour for up to $15 for a 24-hour period. Find more information about downtown parking at auburnalabama.org/downtown-parking.

Downtown entertainment district

Downtown Auburn will have an entertainment district in effect on June 9 from 3-8 p.m. Within the entertainment district, individuals 21 and older may carry alcoholic beverages purchased from participating downtown establishments within the approved entertainment district boundaries.

The district includes the area south of East Glenn Avenue, west of North Gay Street, north of East Thach Avenue and West Magnolia Avenue, and east of Wright Street.

Patrons may not enter the district with alcohol acquired outside of the district and may not leave licensed premises with glass containers. All beverages sold for consumption outside of the licensed premises must be in aluminum or shatter-resistant containers like plastic cups.

Post Game Traffic Pattern

Please be aware that traffic patterns will change after the game. Plan your route in advance with traffic pattern maps from the Auburn Police Department.

  • North Donahue Drive
    • All lanes north of Jordan Hare Stadium travel one-way northbound between Heisman Drive and Bragg Avenue/MLK Drive
    • South Donahue Drive will be closed to the public from War Eagle Way to West Samford Avenue
  • Magnolia Avenue
    • Right turn only from Village View Lane onto Magnolia Avenue
    • Left turn only onto North Donahue Drive from eastbound Magnolia Avenue
  • Wire Road
    • Left turn only from War Eagle Way onto Wire Road
    • Right turn only onto West Thach Ave from Wire Road
  • Heisman Drive
    • Left turn only onto Wire Road
  • West Thach Ave
    • Left turn only onto Hemlock Drive from westbound Thach Avenue

Donahue Drive - Magnolia Avenue Intersection

  • North Donahue Drive
    • All lanes travel one-way northbound at Magnolia Avenue intersection
    • Travel straight or right turn only at Magnolia Avenue
  • Magnolia Avenue
    • Normal traffic pattern east of the Donahue Drive intersection
    • Eastbound lane ends just west of Donahue Drive intersection; left turn only onto North Donahue Drive

Donahue Drive - Glenn Avenue Intersection

  • North Donahue Drive
    • All lanes one-way northbound; traffic may turn left, travel straight or turn right at Glenn Avenue intersection
  • Glenn Avenue
    • Eastbound traffic: left turn only onto North Donahue Drive
    • Westbound traffic: travel straight or right turn only onto North Donahue Drive

Donahue Drive - MLK Drive - Bragg Avenue Intersection

  • North Donahue Drive
    • Right turn onto Bragg Avenue, left turn onto MLK Drive or straight continuing on Donahue Drive
    • Traffic returns to two-way traffic pattern north of MLK/Bragg intersection
  • Bragg Avenue
    • Traffic may travel straight onto MLK Drive or turn right onto North Donahue Drive only; no left turns permitted
  • MLK Drive
    • Eastbound traffic may only turn left onto North Donahue Drive

Samford Avenue - College Street - Dean Road Intersections

  • College Street
    • Normal traffic pattern, northbound and southbound
  • Samford Avenue
    • All lanes of traffic travel one-way eastbound
    • Left turn or right turn only onto Dean Road