PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh, PA)

The PPG Paints Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL), and was the home of the Pittsburgh Arena Football League (AFL) from 2011 to 2014.

General information

Official website: http://www.ppgpaintsarena.com/

Arena Capacity: 18,387 viewers

Address: 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA

GPS coordinates for navigator: 40 ° 26′22 ″ N 79 ° 59′21 ″ w.

Year of construction: August 2008-August 2010

Cost of construction: 374 million dollars

Field: multi surface (ice) lawn by size 720,000 square feet (67,000 m2)

PPG Paints Arena seating arrangements

Lodge Box

Boxes with boxes are divided into club lodges along the side of the arena and double attacks behind the net, where the handles shoot twice. This is one of the most comfortable seats in the whole stadium with soft swivel chairs in its own semi-private zone. These places will also have built-in monitors to help closely monitor the game.

Amenities are available for Penguins home gaming. For other events, some facilities may not be available or not offered.

Lower Club

The lower club places for the game “Penguins” are situated next to the ice, which gives fans some of the best views of the game. For entertaining type, these club locations give ticket holders access to three different club rooms, including the Captain Morgan Club around sections 101-103 and the KeyBank Club around sections 111-113. Every club has bar full spectrum services and unique chairs.

Amenities available for home gaming penguins. For other events, some facilities may not be available or not offered.

Recommended places for children and families

Sections 115 and 116:

• Right next to the Children’s zone, where interactive and educational activities are held for children;
• A great way to entertain children before or during play;
• Right on a lot of concessions, including children’s stadiums in the stadium.

Recommended places for guest impressions

Sections 101, 102, 103 and 111:

• Amazing view from the bottom of the seat near the center of the ice;
• Exclusive Club Amenities;
• The opportunity to purchase high-class food and visit the club halls for a great holiday.

Recommended places for parties and socializing

Sections 206 and 207:

• Near the top level bar;
• Offers lots of drinks and cocktails and has a beautiful view of the Pittsburgh skyline;
• The perfect place to take a drink and chat while playing.

Recommended places for great ice views

Sections 106, 107 and 108:

• Great view because of the mesh at the lowest level;
• On the side where the Penguins shoot twice, the best opportunity to see the home team score;
• The front seats are especially nice because they are directly opposite the glass. .

Where to buy tickets?

Tickets for PPG Paints Arena events can be purchased in several ways.

DICK sporting goods ticket office at PPG Paints Arena

Tickets can be purchased at the box office sporting goods DICK. A box office situated in the lobby of the PPG Paints Arena is accessible via the Highmark Gate at the corner of the Center Avenue and Washington Place.

Cashbox open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and at Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00.

On the day of the event box office changes. Hours may vary depending on the time of the event, holidays or inclement weather.

Buyer Beware Ticket Information

StubHub, Vivid Seats, eBay, Craig’s list, secondary ticket agencies, or “ticket brokers” are not recognized ticket agents. Tickets purchased from unauthorized agents may be fake, stolen or otherwise invalid and may be invalid for admission to the event.

Sites other than ppgpaintsarena.com, nhl.com/penguins or ticketmaster.com are not affiliated with the arena or team.

PPG Paints Arena cannot pay, replace, or return invalid tickets. Invalid tickets will be confiscated and reported. A copy of the ticket/report is available upon request. PPG Paints Arena strictly prohibits ticket scalping and resale tickets.

Only mobile tickets compatible with Ticketmaster are accepted (generated by Ticketmaster and shown on a mobile device as a QR code, and not standard barcode).

QR codes printed on paper are NOT accepted.

TicketMaster

Tickets are also possible purchase through Ticketmaster.

• Ticketmaster online;
• Charging by phone (M-F 9:00 – 21:00, Saturday 9:00 – 19:00, Sunday 9:00 – 18:00).

Will call

Ordered or prepaid tickets can be picked up at the Dick sport goods ticket office at the PPG Paints Arena situated in the lobby. The Will Call opens an hour before the event and is accessible via the Highmark Gate. Visitors must present a valid photo ID upon receipt of tickets.

Mobile tickets

As mobile tickets become more common in many industries, use of print at home is reduced. At the same time, fraud, confusion, and printing problems were frequent with PDF tickets. As a result, to provide a permanent experience for all fans, it was decided improve PDF files.

QR codes printed on paper are NOT accepted.

If you purchased through Ticketmaster.com:

• Open the Ticketmaster app or visit Ticketmaster using your mobile device;
• Log in to your Ticketmaster account and find an order with your tickets;
• Click on the event. QR — the code will appear;
• To see the next ticket in your purchase, you need to spend left;
• In the game or at an event, the buyer will scan every QR code from your mobile device.

If you own a Penguins seasonal ticket, received tickets sent from a friend or purchased on the NHL ticket market, you can view your tickets on your mobile device through your account manager. IPhone users are advised to store tickets in their Apple Wallet for offline use.

For non-Pittsburgh Penguin events at the PPG Paints Arena, will be accepted only tickets that are compatible with Ticketmaster mobile devices (generated by Ticketmaster and shown on a mobile device as a QR code, not as standard barcode).

Tickets purchased on traditional TicketMaster, Pittsburgh Penguins or PPG Paints Arena cards are still accepted as an entrance form to the arena.

Group sales

PPG Paints Arena Group sales department offers the opportunity to enjoy the company of others at our events at a reduced price. We like to provide personal one-on-one services so that we can help in your community or corporate event. Choose from annual events and select concerts at the PPG Paints Arena.

We invite you and your group to join us for your favorite events! Our experienced staff will take care of everything from searching for the best available seats to processing your group ticket booking until the day you are here to help with any additional needs. Choose from a wide range of shows and qualifiers concerts at PPG Paints Arena.

You do not have a large group and you want to do something for your employees? Take advantage of our Corporate Advantage Program, which is free and gives you access to great places!

To get pricing information for groups and to find out about available tickets, please call the PPG Paints Arena Group sales department.

Group sales advantage

The advantages of ordering through our department:

• Early Selling Information;
• Advance booking tickets;
• Free tickets and/or goods (subject to availability);
• Individual customer service;
• No additional fees! The Ticketmaster convenience fee for each ticket does not apply. Orders are taxed in mode real-time nominal value of the order;
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• Promotional materials: posters and/or flyers to advertise your event (available upon request).

Payment Method + Policies and Procedures

Your payment can be made by phone using any major credit card or by mail with a check (the check payment period is two weeks before the event, and the credit card validity period is one week before the event). Upon request, before or after payment, an invoice will be sent to you by email or fax.

Terms of Use

1. Until the final payment is made, your group can change the order of tickets without penalty, provided that it does not fall below the group minimum.
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2. All sales are final. There is no refund or exchange.
3. Tickets are subject to availability.
4. Tickets will be issued upon receipt of full payment.
5. All dates, times, shows, prices and artists are subject to change without notice.
6. Group tickets can only be purchased through the group sales department.
7. Payment is by appointment only.

* All terms are subject to change without notice.

ticket +

Ticket + takes your ticket to the next level! You have the opportunity to add a reduced price to each ticket purchased on the site www.ticketmaster.com, in increments of $ 5. You can use Ticket + to shop for food and drinks at any concession stand at PPG Paints Arena without the need for cash! To shop, simply scan your ticket at the booth, and Ticket + will be charged corresponding amount.

This is a great gift idea that will provide your guest with an unforgettable meal experience bought of their choice.

Please note that the value can only be used for the date indicated on the ticket and cannot be transferred. Any cost not redeemed at the end of the event can not be used later, replaced or reimbursed in any way.

To order Ticket +, simply visit www.ticketmaster.com, select the event you want to attend, and the number of tickets you want to purchase in the “Ticket +” field.

Penguins use a variable price for their home games, with prices starting at $40 for top-level spots at the ends. With high demand for penguin tickets, there is an active secondary market. According to the fan cost index, penguins rank in the middle of the pack in terms of game costs. According to Vivid Seats, the average price of a penguin ticket for resale is $116.

Parking fees in many parks and garages around the PPG Paints Arena range from $20 to $30. The plot across the road from the arena, where the igloo once stood, costs $27. Be prepared to pay the price of food and drinks in the high league at PPG Paints Arena, but the prices here correspond to other amenities.

How to get there?

Pittsburgh is not the easiest city to travel, with a compact city center and lots of traffic. Traffic jams and crowded streets are commonplace in the city. Since most fans arrive in the zone by car, do not forget to give yourself a little extra time to participate in the game.

From North

Via 79S or 28S:

Take the exit for 279S to 579S, follow signs for PPG Arena (Veterans/Liberty Bridge) roll up on PPG Arena/exit 6th Avenue, Turn left on the PPG Paints Arena.

From South

Take 79N to 376 Business in the direction of Pittsburgh, via Ft. Pitt Tunnel, turn right (in the direction of Monroeville) and take the first exit on the left (Grant Street) to 7th Avenue, turn right at the PPG Paints Arena.

From the east

Take the 22W to 376W (Monroeville) exit through the Squirrel Hill tunnel, take Grant Street to 7th Avenue, turn right at the PPG Paints Arena.

From the west

Take Route 22E to 376 Business, via Ft. Pitt Tunnel, turn right (towards Monroeville) and take the first exit on the left (Grant Street) to 7th Avenue, turn right at .PPG Paints Arena.

Parking

Parking is available at the PPG Paints Arena, as well as in the Jim Shorkey RAM garage at the PPG Paints Arena for non-hockey events. The cost of parking events varies.

Buses carrying groups to events at the PPG Paints Arena can purchase a prepaid parking ticket. For more information about parking buses, please contact the group sales department.

Parking available

Parking is available in several places near the PPG Paints Arena. These lots include the Chrysler East Lot, Jeep North Lot, Dodge South Lot and Fiat West Lot.  Dedicated seats are available for vehicles on which the scoreboard or license plate, issued as of the current moment. These available places are filled in the order of the queue, so please plan accordingly. In addition, PPG Paints Arena has available parking with the following conditions:

• For Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games: Available parking space in the garage is reserved for owners of suites and tickets for seasonal consoles.
• For all other events: Accessible and public parking in the garage will vary from case to point. depending on availability.
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The available drop-off point for the PPG Paints Arena is situated on Fifth Avenue, next to the People’s Gate in the southwest corner of the PPG Paints Arena.

Public transport

Allegheny County Port Authority provides public transportation to Allegheny County and most of Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit www.portauthority.org.

There is a light rail system that serves the city, but primarily serves the North Coast and southern suburbs. About half a mile from the arena there is a stop at Steel Plaza station. Several city bus routes have stops serving the city center. All routes 61, 71 and 81 have stops within the PPG Paints Arena.

Port Authority Bus Service

The following routes serve the zone surrounding the PPG Paints Arena.

Stops at the entrance on Fifth Avenue and stop at the exit on Forbes Avenue:

• 61A East Pittsburgh-Wilkinsburg;
• 61B Braddock- Swissvale;
• 61C McKeesport-Homestead;
• 61D Murray;
• 71A Negley;
• 71C Point Breeze;
• 71D Hamilton;
• 500 Highland Park-Bellevue.

Stops of entry and exit along Center Avenue:

• 81 Oak Hill;
• 81B Lincoln;
• 83 Webster.

In addition, many other routes stop in the city center within walking distance of the PPG Paints Arena. To plan a trip by public transport, use Trip planner Port Authorities or google maps.

Light Port Service

The light rail service of the Port Authority, commonly known as “T”, connects three stations in the city center with the station square and the Southern Hills.  Centrally situated stations are situated on Steel Plaza, Wood Street and First Avenue, and Steel Plaza is closest to PPG Paints Arena, Ross Street and 6th Avenue.  Service in Gold The triangle is free at any time.

Uber

Uber will increase the convenience and reliability of the trip for fans and guests attending all events at the PPG Paints Arena. Uber will help you get past the crowd in the parking lot with the help of a new special landing zone and landing on Fullerton Street on Wylie Avenue — opposite the Verizon Arena gates!

Most fans will enter the PPG Paints Arena via Trib Total Media Gate, but there are three more entries around the facility. The large lobby contains a team store, ticket offices and escalators to the main hall.

The ice surface is visible from certain points in the hall on both levels. Crossing narrow lounges can be difficult during breaks. Toilet space is limited at the top level, so plan your trips accordingly.

The site of the arena advertises a wide space object. PPG Paints Arena up to 24 inches wide claims that it contains “the most convenient arrangement of seats in the NHL.” All seats have excellent lines of vision. In an unusual setting, the upper hall is situated at the top of the seating bowl, which means that those in the row BUT, must climb stairs to climb to and from their seats.

Where to eat?

PPG Paints Arena offers a varied and respectable menu for fans of hungry penguins. All the basics of your arena can be found in the stands, which are situated in both rooms. Where the PPG Paints Arena really shines is the range of premium and specialty products.

Local favorite Primanti Bros. sells its signature sandwiches, which include meat, cheese, tomatoes and cabbage inside section 119. Other local favorites include meat and potatoes, burgatory and a smokehouse.

For the first time, PPG Paints Arena visitors may be surprised to find that you cannot buy Coca-Cola or Pepsi products here. The soft drink shown is RC Cola, which makes it one of the few arenas in the country where Cola Wars are held.

Fans looking for an adult drink at the PPG Paints Arena will no doubt be impressed by the dozens of brands available here, ranging from national beers to local craft dishes. Favorites from local breweries North County Brewery and Church Brew Works are represented. Of course, no self-respecting plant in Pittsburgh will be able to work without selling Iron City beer.

Atmosphere

Penguins suit your standard professional sports show. Exists a lot of activity around, to keep a random fan interesting, and with the team on the ice the annual contender for the Stanley Cup, a lot, to keep the hard-core fan interested as well. And Pittsburgh has its share of fans. However, the atmosphere is not all that can be. While the Pittsburgh fans are packing the house, and the Penguins can boast an impressive home ice record, this is not considered one of the loudest or most intimidating places in the league.

Neighborhood

Despite the location of the PPG Paints Arena in the city center, there are not so many in the immediate vicinity of the object. Interstate 579 and Duquesne University (AJ Palumbo and Arthur J. Rooney Field are situated just a few blocks from the arena), the zone around the arena is missing a bar and restaurant scene that is present in many cities. Penguin fans pack Buford’s Kitchen on game days, but visiting fans have little interest when they visit.

Visitors to Pittsburgh are likely to travel to the north coast, where PNC Park, Heinz Field, Rivers Casino and Andy Warhol Museum are situated. Another option is the Strip district, where there are many shops and restaurants. To enjoy the best nightlife in Steel City, head south, where East Carson Street has many great bars and restaurants.

The fans

Pittsburgh is at average of 100 percent power at flow season. Typically, such attendance deserves excellent results, but Penguin fans have a reputation as leaders. In two cases, the team had to be rescued by the league due to the poor support of the fans.

While the team is at the top of the standings and includes superstars like Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin, fans collect PPG Paints Arena. Penguins compete with the Steelers in terms of fan support, and the zone is full of black and gold at night games.

Additionally

Outside the Trib Total Media Gate on Central Street is “Le Magnifique” — a statue of Mario Lemieux, who scored against the New York islanders on December 20, 1988. It took more than 15 months to make a statue of 10 feet weighing 4,700 pounds. The statue commemorates Lemieux’s 247th career goal. Lucky Islander defenders Rich Pilon and Jeff Norton are part of the figure.

An extra point is awarded for the Wall of Champions, showing local high school hockey T-shirts.

Banners with five banners of the Stanley Cup (most of which were not composed by the original Six team), numbers for retired Mario Lemieux and Michelle Brier, as well as numerous divisions and conferences hang on the rafters of the PPG Paints Arena.

PPG Arena holds a LEED Gold Certificate from the United States Green Building Council. Based on the sustainable development of sites, energy efficiency, water saving, choice of materials and the quality of the indoor environment; this is the only gold certified arena in the NHL.

Each fan in the PPG Paints Arena receives a free copy of Show Time Magazine, an arena program filled with schedules, articles, statistics and more.

Design and construction

Populous, PNC Park and Heinz Field, designed the building in collaboration with local architect Astorino to develop building documents, while ICON Venue and Oxford Development are in charge of the arena building.

The Penguins have contacted the Pittsburgh Technology Council, which has 1,400 businesses, to find new technologies to incorporate into the design of the arena. On-demand playback from touch screens will be available in luxury suites, while the Yinz Cam, a system developed by students at Carnegie Mellon University, will allow amateurs to view instant replays from different perspectives on their mobile phones. The capacity of the arena will be 18,087 for hockey, in honor of the number 87 Sidney Crosby, and 19,000 for basketball games. Venue will contain from 14 536 to 19 758 concerts, depending on the layout.

This location will also include 1,950 club seats and 66 suites in honor of number 66 Mario Lemieux. Ticket prices will range from $115,000 to $150,000 per season for luxury boxes to individual tickets for games at $22. Ken Sawyer, chief executive officer of Penguins, asked to model the interior after the place that was then called Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman called the building “very well designed.” Bettman liked the size of the halls and the view of the Pittsburgh skyline.

Mario Lemieux, along with the official state and local authorities, ceremonially broke the ground in the new arena on August 14, 2008. Shovels, with ramparts, made from used clubs the team captain Sidney Crosby were used for the pioneering ceremony. The installation of metal structures took place from January 2009 to August 2009. While the arena was being built, the Penguins won the Stanley Cup and brought the Cup to the arena construction site on July 9, 2009, during the off-season.

The arena was originally named after Consol Energy, the largest bituminous coal producer in the United States, who signed a 21-year agreement with Penguins   . Secondary arena sponsors are PNC Wealth Management, UPMC, Verizon, American Eagle Outfitters and Dick’s Sporting Goods, the last three of which are active sponsors, transferred from Civic Arena. On October 4, 2016, PPG Industries acquired the title rights from Consol as a result of the fact that Consol wishes to withdraw from the title agreement due to the company’s financial difficulty due to low energy prices. Consol, which also plans to expire the naming rights agreement for Consol Energy Park, will remain a corporate sponsor and the Penguins will play a smaller role.

Like most of the other NHL arenas, Penguins use the horn when the team scores a goal at home. It is also played just before the start of the home game and after the victory of the penguins. Their current goal horn made by Nathan Manufacturing, Inc. and presented in connection with the arrival of Sidney Crosby to the team, was moved from the Civil Arena to the PPG Paints Arena after the Penguins closed the Civil Arena.