Venue · North Shore
PNC Park
Rated as the nation's #1 ballpark in 2006 by ESPN's Jim Caple (June 28, 2006), PNC Park is home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This classically styled 38,500-seat facility provides an intimate setting along the banks of the Allegheny River and offers a dramatic view of Pittsburgh's downtown skyline.
Ownership
- Operated by
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Note
- Held by the Authority and leased to its tenant under a long-term lease.
- Address
- 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Capacity
- 38,496 seats
- Opened
- 2001
Record depth
18 source entries, 1953 to 2026. The complete public trail remains below.
How It Was Built
- Architect
- HOK Sport & Astorino and Associates
- Builder
- Dick Construction and Barton Malow
- Operator
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Cost
- $273.5 million
- Area
- 970,000 square feet
- Seats
- 38496
- Started
- April 14, 1999
- Opened
- April 9, 2001 versus Cincinnati Reds
About PNC Park
Overview Rated as the nation's #1 ballpark in 2006 by ESPN's Jim Caple (June 28, 2006), PNC Park is home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This classically styled 38,500-seat facility provides an intimate setting along the banks of the Allegheny River and offers a dramatic view of Pittsburgh's downtown skyline. Key Facts Architect: HOK Sport & Astorino and Associates Construction Manager: Dick Construction and Barton Malow Facility Manager: Pittsburgh Pirates Development Cost: $273.5 million Total Square Footage: 970,000 square feet Total Number of Seats: 38496 Club Seating: 2500 Construction Start: April 14, 1999 First Game: April 9, 2001 versus Cincinnati Reds Features PNC Park is easily accessed by pedestrians via the Roberto Clemente Bridge, which is closed to vehicular traffic before and after games.
The Gateway Clipper fleet shuttles fans from Station Square to the North Shore, and on-site parking is available. Constructed of steel, stone and glass, PNC Park is adorned with mountain laurels, Pennsylvania's state flower, which are planted just beyond center field. The facility measures two-tiers in height, with a continuous lower grandstand. A 400-seat Field Club is located directly behind home plate. Sixty-nine suites are located on a separate level just above the lower grandstand, and 2,500 club seats overlook the facility's close-to-the-field second tier.
Fan amenities include party suites, glassed-in lounges, a picnic area and party decks, which also provide excellent views of the field and easy access for wheelchair patrons. The Budweiser Bowtie Bar, which opened for the 2012 season, is a new bar and lounge area. It overlooks right-field and has seven HD TVs and an expanded covered patio. Events and Parking Please visit the Pittsburgh Pirates website for a complete list of events and Pirates schedule.
Please contact Alco Parking for parking information or reserved parking for any Pirate event. Independent Investigation as to the PNC Sidewalk Project After the SEA’s April Board meeting, the Board engaged Dentons Cohen & Grigsby (“Dentons”) to conduct an independent investigation relating to the PNC Park sidewalk project and the disposition of the “Bucco Bricks.” Anthony Cillo, Esq., of Dentons Cohen & Grigsby conducted the investigation and provided a report to the Board as of May 8, 2025.
The investigation concluded that neither the SEA nor any of its contractors were responsible for the disposal of the Bucco Bricks, that the SEA played no role in their disposal, and that no public funds were used for the bricks’ disposal. Instead, the SEA required, through its design and construction contracts, that special care be taken to salvage the Bucco Bricks and deliver them to the Pirates. As commemorative pavers were removed, they were placed on pallets by year, the pallets were shrink-wrapped to protect the bricks, and the pallets were made available to the Pirates, which then took possession of them.
It was the Pirates, not the SEA or any of its contractors, that made the decision to dispose of the Bucco Bricks. The Pirates engaged a local hauling and recycling company to pick up, transport, and dispose of the pavers at a recycling facility. The total cost of the removal, transport, and disposal was invoiced to and paid by the Pirates. No project funds, public or otherwise, were used for the disposal of the bricks.
The entire report is being provided for the public to review here. Accessibility for Disabled Contact the SEA for ADA information at 412.393.0200 or sea-ada-info@pgh-sea.com. You may inquire for information or to share concerns or suggestions regarding accessibility to the SEA Offices or the David. L. Lawrence Convention Center. The following are links to the accessibility pages of SEA facilities & ALCO Parking Corporation: David L.
Lawrence Convention Center Acrisure Stadium PNC Park PPG Paints Arena ALCO Parking Corporation
Text as published by the Authority at pgh-sea.com.
The Decision Trail
18 entries, 1953 to 2026
Every board resolution and document in the Authority’s own record that names this property, newest first. Each entry says where it came from.
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SEA Board Minutes: May 14, 2026
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Reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in the amount not-to-exceed $18,845.47 for the replacement of the locker room ceiling tile and painting
RESOLVED by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cotinty that its Executive Director and other proper officers are 2004855 authorized to reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in the amount not-to-exceed $18,845.47 for the replacement of the locker room ceiling tile and painting; and further that the proper officers and agents of the Authority are authorized to take all action and execute such documents as are necessary and proper to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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SEA Board Minutes: April 9, 2026
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Reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in a not-to-exceed amount of $29,300 for the replacement of the Home Clubhouse locker room carpet at PNC Park
RESOLVED by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County that its Executive Director and other proper officers are authorized to reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in a not-to-exceed amount of $29,300 for the replacement of the Home Clubhouse locker room carpet at PNC Park; and further that the proper officers and agents of the Authority are authorized to take all action and execute such documents as are necessary and proper to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $170,228 for the renovation of the manager and player locker room wet spaces at PNC Park
RESOLVED by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County that its Executive Director and other proper officers are authorized to reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $170,228 for the renovation of the manager and player locker room wet spaces at PNC Park; and further that the proper officers and agents of the Authority are authorized to take all action and execute such documents as are necessary and propcr to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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SEA Board Agenda: February 12, 2026
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SEA Board Minutes: February 12, 2026
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Reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in the amount not-to-exceed $287,508 to replace seventeen exterior doors at PNC Park by Mascaro Construction
RESOLVED by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County that its Executive Director and other proper officers are authorized to reimburse Pittsburgh Associates in the amount not-to-exceed $287,508 to replace seventeen exterior doors at PNC Park by Mascaro Construction; and further that the proper officers and agents of the Authority are authorized to take all action and execute such documents as are necessary and proper to effectuate the terms of this Resolution. 2003572
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SEA Board Minutes: January 15, 2026
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2025 Investigative Report on Commemorative Pavers at PNC Park
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2023 Amendment Agreement
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2022 Amendment Agreement
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2019 Amendment Agreement
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Amend to lease PA SEA 72600
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New Arena Public Art Master Plan
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Exhibits to Lease Agreement between SEA and Pittsburgh Associates
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North Shore Option Agreement between North Shore Developers, L.P. and Stadium Authority
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Policy for use of PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, and PPG Paints Arena tickets