PPG Paints Arena
PPG Paints Arena is a hockey rink in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL, Metropolitan Division). It opened in 2010, making it 16 years old in 2026 and seats 18,387 for hockey. That makes it the 15th-largest rink in NHL.
Rink facts
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Home of
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- League
- NHL · Metropolitan Division
- Opened
- 2010
- Capacity
- 18,387
- Former names
- Consol Energy Center (2010–2016)
- Size rank in NHL
- 15th of 32
Famous moments at PPG Paints Arena
- Opened with Paul McCartney concert (2010)
- 2013 NCAA Frozen Four (2013)
- Penguins won the 2016 Stanley Cup Final vs. Sharks (2016)
- Official opening game, a 3–2 Penguins loss to the Philadelphia Flyers (2010)
- Hosted the NHL Entry Draft (2012)
- NCAA Frozen Four returned to the arena (2021)
- A PWHL game drew 8,850, the largest women's hockey crowd in Pittsburgh (2024)
Game night
Getting there. Steel Plaza station (Pittsburgh Light Rail), three blocks west
Seating & views at PPG Paints Arena
Hockey capacity is 18,187. The arena has 1,950 club seats and 66 suites, a number that honors Mario Lemieux. The interior was modeled on Glendale, Arizona's arena, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised its view of the Pittsburgh skyline.
Parking & tailgating
Cashless surface lots surround the arena and open two hours before games; the Lexus Parking Garage is at 1300 Centre Ave. The Steel Plaza T light rail station is a few blocks away and is in the free fare zone.
Plan your trip to PPG Paints Arena
Rinks near PPG Paints Arena10
- 1NCAARobert Morris University Island Sports Center — Robert Morris Colonials 11 mi
- 2ECHLWesBanco Arena — Wheeling Nailers 41 mi
- 3USHL/NAHLCovelli Centre — Youngstown Phantoms 57 mi
- 4USHL/NAHLCambria County War Memorial Arena — Johnstown Tomahawks 58 mi
- 5AHLRocket Arena — Cleveland Monsters 114 mi
- 6NCAAPegula Ice Arena — Penn State Nittany Lions 115 mi
- 7CHLErie Insurance Arena — Erie Otters 117 mi
- 8NHLNationwide Arena — Columbus Blue Jackets 161 mi
- 9NCAAValue City Arena — Ohio State Buckeyes 161 mi
- 10Junior ANature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre — Leamington Flyers 175 mi
Questions about PPG Paints Arena
Where do the Pittsburgh Penguins play home games?
The Pittsburgh Penguins play at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How many people does PPG Paints Arena hold?
PPG Paints Arena seats 18,387 for hockey.
When did PPG Paints Arena open?
PPG Paints Arena opened in 2010.
What other rinks are near PPG Paints Arena?
Robert Morris University Island Sports Center in Neville Township is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at PPG Paints Arena?
Cashless surface lots surround the arena and open two hours before games; the Lexus Parking Garage is at 1300 Centre Ave. The Steel Plaza T light rail station is a few blocks away and is in the free fare zone.
What is the seating like at PPG Paints Arena?
Hockey capacity is 18,187. The arena has 1,950 club seats and 66 suites, a number that honors Mario Lemieux. The interior was modeled on Glendale, Arizona's arena, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised its view of the Pittsburgh skyline.
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