Parking near Scottish Event Campus
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is one of the UK’s leading destinations for conferences, exhibitions, live entertainment and major international events. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, the campus brings together three landmark venues—the SEC Centre, the SEC Armadillo, and the OVO Hydro—creating a versatile and world‑class environment that welcomes millions of visitors each year.
About the Scottish Event Campus
The SEC Centre features five interconnected exhibition and event halls with more than 22,000 sqm of flexible space, ideal for conferences, trade shows and large-scale events.
The iconic SEC Armadillo, designed by Foster + Partners, offers a 3,000‑seat auditorium renowned for hosting high-profile corporate and entertainment events.
Next door sits the OVO Hydro, Scotland’s premier live entertainment arena, consistently ranked among the world’s top indoor event venues and hosting up to 14,300 guests for concerts, sporting events and global spectacles.
Together, these venues form a highly flexible, interconnected campus that continues to position Glasgow on the world stage for culture, business and major events.
Where to Park for the Scottish Event Campus
For visitors travelling by car, Q‑Park Waterloo Street is the recommended parking destination for the Scottish Event Campus. Q‑Park Waterloo Street offers:
- Well-maintained and clean parking
- Bright lighting and 24/7 CCTV
- Accessible spaces
- A short onward journey to the SEC via public transport, walking routes or cycling paths
Pre‑booking is available online for added convenience and great value when attending exhibitions, concerts or events across the SEC campus.
Choose Q‑Park Waterloo Street for a seamless and reliable parking experience during your visit.
Prebooking
The Scottish Event Campus will be one of the key locations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with multiple sports taking place across its three landmark venues: the OVO Hydro, the SEC Armadillo, and the SEC Centre. These venues form part of a compact Games footprint spread across four major sites in Glasgow, ensuring that spectators can enjoy a seamless event experience.
During the Games, the SEC will host a variety of competitions across the campus, including:
- The OVO Hydro – Netball
- SEC Armadillo – Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting
- SEC Centre – Boxing, Bowls & Para Bowls, Judo, and 3×3 Basketball & 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball (held across the wider SEC Campus)
The SEC is part of a wider network of Games venues within an eight‑mile corridor, including:
- Scotstoun Stadium – Athletics & Para Athletics
- Tollcross International Swimming Centre – Swimming & Para Swimming
- Emirates Arena & Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome – Artistic Gymnastics, Track Cycling & Para Track Cycling
The campus benefits from strong walking and cycling connections to Glasgow City Centre, as well as nearby rail links such as Exhibition Centre Station, which is just four minutes from the main SEC concourse. These routes make travelling to the Games straightforward and accessible for spectators.
With high visitor numbers expected throughout the Games, attendees are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance, and the use of our central modern parking facilities will help keep you organised and within walking distance of all major venues.
