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🏟️ Address: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States Directions in Google Maps
Due to its central location in the city of Pittsburgh, the PPG Paints Arena is easily accessible by car, bus, train, and light rail services.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for PPG Paints Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Take 22W to 376W (Monroeville), through Squirrel Hill Tunnel, take Grant Street exit to 7th Avenue, turn right to PPG Paints Arena. Take Route 22E to 376 Business, through Ft. Pitt Tunnel, bear right (towards Monroeville) and take the first exit on left (Grant Street) to 7th Avenue, turn right to PPG Paints Arena.
The PPG Paints Arena has several options for event parking with arena parking lots and downtown parking lots:
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Chatham Center Garage
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90 m1 min |
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Fullerton Lot
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250 m3 min |
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South Lot
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300 m4 min |
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West Lot
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300 m4 min |
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North Lot
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400 m5 min |
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U.S. Steel Building Garage
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450 m5 min |
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East Lot
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550 m7 min |
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Logan Lot
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600 m7 min |
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RAM Melody Tent Lot
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650 m8 min |
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339 Cherry Way Lot
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850 m10 min |
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350 Oliver Avenue Garage
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850 m10 min |
Accessible parking is available in a number of lots near PPG Paints Arena. These lots include the East Lot, North Lot, South Lot, and West Lot. Designated spaces are available for vehicles displaying a current state-issued disability placard or license plate. These accessible spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly.
As a major US city, there’s accommodation to suit every taste and budget in Pittsburgh. As well as trendy boutique hotels, you’ll find friendly hotels and plush apartments.
Concessions stands located throughout the arena sell a wide variety of food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can choose from a selection of American classics, such as BBQ Smokehouse, grilled burgers, and hot dogs, as well as fan favourites like French fries, popcorn, and nachos! The arena also offers a range of healthy choice options, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan foods.
No food or beverages of any kind are permitted to be brought into PPG Paints Arena.
Gates generally open 1 hour before the start of the event.
There are 4 points of entry into PPG Paints Arena: Peoples Gate (Fifth Avenue and Washington Place), Highmark Gate (Centre Avenue Lower Entrance), F.N.B. Gate (Centre Avenue Upper Entrance), and private parking garage entrance for suite ticket holders.
Exit and re-entry is not permitted at PPG Paints Arena.
Uber is convenient for fans and guests attending all events at PPG Paints Arena. Uber will help you skate past the parking lot crowds with a special drop-off and pickup area off of Fullerton Street on Wylie Avenue - across from the Arena's Verizon Gate!
Bus is a popular way to reach the PPG Paints Arena because of its connections with multiple routes:
The PPG Paints Arena is close to Pittsburgh Union Station which is the main train station in the city and provides connections to stations across the country. Pittsburgh Union Station is a 1.2 km (14 min) walk from the arena.
The arena can be reached via cable railway, on the funicular line:
Port Authority's light rail service - commonly known as the "T" - connects three Downtown stations with Station Square and the South Hills. Downtown stations are located at Steel Plaza, Wood Street, and First Avenue, with Steel Plaza located closest to PPG Paints Arena, at Ross Street, and 6th Avenue. Service within the Golden Triangle is free at all times.
Pittsburgh's bike sharing system is POGOH and is perfect for quick trips around the city. You can pick up a bicycle at 50 stations throughout the city, return the bike at one of the other stations, and move about their day.
There is also a Healthy Ride Bike Sharing Station on Centre Avenue just a 200 m (2 min) walk from the arena.
As the PPG Paints Arena is located in downtown Pittsburgh, it is close to many sites, eateries, bars, and shops. Within walking distance, there's Duquesne University (600 m (7 min) walk from the arena), the Fort Pitt Museum and Fort Duquesne (1.6 km (19 min) walk), and the Fourth Avenue Historic District (1.0 km (12 min) walk).
Family restrooms are available on both levels of PPG Paints Arena near the following seating sections:
Baby changing stations are available in all restrooms on all seating levels.
Nursing mothers are welcome to breastfeed their children wherever they feel most comfortable. The arena offers private rooms behind sections 115 and 225 to provide a quiet and comfortable space.
As the home rink of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, the PPG Paints Arena regularly hosts ice hockey events. You can find the PPG Paints Arena events schedule above.
Ticket prices for events at the PPG Paints Arena vary depending on numerous factors such as the event, the teams playing, the ticket type, and the seller. In the last 12 months, we have seen tickets as low as USD $21 for some events. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Dick's Sporting Goods Box Office which is in the PPG Paints Arena lobby. However, it is typically more convenient to purchase your tickets online as you can compare prices, secure a ticket to a game, and get the right seats for you.
There are many parking lots surrounding the arena and in the downtown area of the city and spaces can be purchased in advance of an event. See the PPG Paints Arena travel & parking section above for parking details and further venue travel information including public transport.
Due to the central downtown location of the PPG Paints Arena, you’ll have plenty of hotel options in the surrounding area. See the PPG Paints Arena hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near the arena. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gate opening times vary by event at the PPG Paints Arena, however they generally open around 1 hour prior to the start of an event.
PPG Paints Arena has a capacity of approximately 19,758. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States.
