The arena was the first NHL facility to achieve LEED Gold certification for new construction.
The floor level features a unique ice plant system designed to maintain specific ice temperatures for professional hockey.
The arena's footprint covers approximately 17 acres of land in the Uptown neighborhood.
The roof structure uses an innovative clear-span design to provide unobstructed views for all seating tiers.
It is built on the site of former industrial rail yards, symbolizing the city's transition to a service and technology-based economy.
The interior concourses are designed to allow fans to maintain views of the event floor even while moving through the building.
PPG Paints Arena is the primary indoor sports and entertainment facility in Pittsburgh, serving as the home ice for the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. Opened in 2010, the venue features a capacity of approximately 18,000 for hockey and 19,000 for concert configurations. It replaced the historic Mellon Arena as the city's premier multipurpose event space. The building is LEED Gold certified, utilizing energy-efficient technologies and sustainable materials. Its exterior design incorporates curved glass facades and metal paneling intended to reflect Pittsburgh's industrial steel-making history. The seating bowl is designed to minimize the distance between the spectators and the floor, enhancing acoustics and sightlines. The arena frequently hosts high-profile touring acts, championship basketball games, and professional wrestling events.
The main entrance plaza on Fifth Avenue, featuring the prominent exterior glass facade and large digital event signage.
Utilize the mobile ticketing apps provided by the venue to streamline entry and avoid queue bottlenecks at turnstiles.
Check the prohibited bag policy before arrival, as strict size and material restrictions are enforced for all events.
Arrive early to explore the diverse local food vendor options located throughout the concourses.
Do not wait until the final 15 minutes before an event start time to arrive, as security screening lines become significantly congested.
Active year-round, but event-dependent; closed to the public on non-event days.
Standard arena behavior applies; throwing items onto the ice or event floor results in immediate ejection.
