PNC Park might be the best stadium in MLB, offering incredible views from every seat in the house and an opportunity for baseball fans to take a walk by the Allegheny River before the game.
In advance of your trip to PNC Park, here’s everything you need to know about the stadium.
The Pittsburgh Pirates play at PNC Park.
PNC Park is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The address of the stadium is 115 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212.
Gates will open ninety minutes before all games. The Home Plate Club will open two hours before game time. We advise getting to the stadium early, given that there will be fans there tailgating, giving you enough time to find parking, get through security, find your seat, and grab some food. If you arrive early enough, you might be able to catch batting practice and meet some of the players.
The Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County owns PNC Park.
PNC Park officially opened on March 31, 2001.
PNC Park has a seating capacity of approximately 38,747.
Tailgating is allowed in surface lots near PNC Park, such as Red Lot 6 and Gold Lot 1, but not in parking garages.
Parking near PNC Park generally costs around $20, with premium lots like Red Lot 6 going up to $35 on game days. Rates may vary depending on the opponent and day of the week. The best parking options around the stadium are the red lots, which sit behind third base and home plate.
PNC Park is entirely cashless. Credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted throughout the park.
Prices for suites at PNC Park typically range from three thousand to ten thousand dollars, depending on the suite you want. It is based on the number of people per room. The more people, the bigger the space, and the more money it will be.
Acrisure Stadium (formerly Heinz Field) is about a 5-minute walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from PNC Park.
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What can you take into PNC Park?
PNC Park allows soft-sided bags smaller than 16″ x 16″ x 8″. Backpacks are not permitted. Exceptions include small clutch purses, diaper bags, and medical bags, all of which are subject to inspection:
- Clutch purses – If you carry a small clutch purse, the size has to be 8” X 5” X 1” thick, or less would be granted an exception to the bag policy.
- Diaper Bags – Bags carried with diapers and supplies for the care of young children or a child with disabilities are permitted after being searched adequately by security.
- Medical Reasons – Bags carried for medical reasons may be brought into PNC Park after being searched adequately by security.
What to eat at PNC Park?
There are so many great selections of places to eat at PNC Park. We have provided a list of all the places you can eat at and the sections they are in.
- Familee BBQ, Section 132
- Primanti Bros, Section 110
- The Market, Section 118
- Sweet Spot, Section 107
- Pop’s Plaza Food Court, Section 129
- Federal Street Grille Stand, Sections 136, 143
- Atria’s Restaurant & Tavern, Section 137
- All You Can Eat Seats, Sections 145,146, 147
- JD Kettle Corn, Section 141
- North Shore Refreshment Company, Sections 135, 147
- Mini Melts Ice Cream, Sections 114, 131
- North Shore Nacho Express, Sections 115, 120, 124, 128, 129
- Rita’s, Sections 103, 105
What are the best seats at PNC Park?
For the best views at PNC Park, look for seats in sections 9–24 (behind home plate) or 109–124 (along the baselines). These offer excellent sightlines and proximity to the action.