PPG Paints Arena opened in August of 2010 with the naming rights originally going to Consol Energy Center. The Penguins played the first game in the arena during the 2010 pre-season. Team owner Mario Lemieux as head of the Lemieux Group agreed with Pittsburgh to stay in the city as part of the new arena being built for the next 30 years, making local hockey fans very happy. The venue is located in downtown Pittsburgh and the arena’s opening has added to the overall resurgence of the city. Fans seeing a Penguins goal scored at a state-of-the-art arena brings a lot of great energy to Pittsburgh. Long-time Pittsburgh Penguin and now owner Mario Lemieux is continually looking for ways to improve the fan experience.
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How many seats are in PPG Paints Arena?
Ice hockey fans attending Pittsburgh Penguins games have a lot of choices when reviewing the arena seating chart. There are over 18,000 seats available for National Hockey League games. During Arena Football League games, played from 2010 to 2014 at PPG Paints Arena, seating was just over 16,000. For concerts, the venue seats a maximum of almost 20,000. When basketball is played at the arena, there is seating for 19,000 hoop fans.
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Directions – How to get to PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins home games at PPG Paints Arena are easy to get to by car via routes 79, 22, and 376. Depending on the route and direction, fans on the way to home games can exit at 6th or 7th streets and proceed to PPG Paints Arena parking areas. The Steel Plaza station of the Pittsburgh Light Rail system services the downtown area, including the hockey arena. Ice hockey fans and other event-goers can get to the venue via public transportation from all around the city and skip the traffic.
Where to Park near PPG Paints Arena?
Parking is available in the adjacent Jim Shorkey surface lots for Pittsburgh Penguins games at PPG Paints Arena. There is a drop-off location outside the arena on the Fifth Avenue side at the Peoples Gate. Parking at the attached garage or lots near PPG Paints Arena is typical $32. However, locals know that a little walking can save you a good amount of dough. Parking can be found for as little as $8 in lots a few blocks away from the arena.
Other PPG Paints Arena FAQs
What time can you enter PPG Paints Arena?
Concert, arena football, and hockey fans can generally enter PPG Paints Arena one hour before events.
Who paid for PPG Paints Arena?
A group of local casinos, under the management Neil Bluhm who was selected by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, paid for the construction of PPG Paints Arena as part of a casino construction agreement.
As of December 27th, 2021 all attendees at PPG Paints Arena events are required to wear masks at all times except when actively eating or drinking. All fans should check the PPG Paints Arena website before scheduled National Hockey League games or other events in order to get the latest information.
How much is a Pittsburgh Penguins hockey ticket?
The average ticket price for a Pittsburgh Penguins game is $155. As with all arenas, it depends greatly where you sit in the regards to the arena floor or ice. PPG Paints Arena is one of several NHL arenas that opened in the last 10 years or so and offer fans of any events a great experience.
What was the name of the Penguins stadium before PPG Paints Arena?
PPG Paints Arena was originally named Consol Energy Center (CEC) after Consol Energy purchased the naming rights in December 2008.
