PNC Park

Great ballpark. Love the views. Boat docking. Good food, drinks and many options for dining. Great for kids. They have a kids zone. And Pet friendly nights!

Really nice ballpark. The best part of this park is the awesome view of downtown Pittsburgh that you get from most seats in the park. Also, they have a Primanti Brothers stand inside the park and the best part was that the price of a sandwich from there really isn’t that much more expensive than if you went to one of their normal locations (maybe $ 2 or so more at the most). The neighborhood is decent and they had a lot of great vendors out selling stuff before the game. The city of Pittsburgh closes one of the bridges leading from downtown to the North Shore to traffic on game nights so pedestrians can walk across. Be sure to get an Iron City beer while here! Pirates tickets aren’t expensive at all. I got seats with a great city view for $ 15 a piece at their box office.

Had seats in the Lexus Club, those are the padded seats behind homeplate. There is a special entrance for this club on W General Robinson St., across from the Marriott Residence INN. Reservations are highly recommended for the included buffet or you may end up having to wait until the game starts before you can sit down to eat. They serve a both hot and cold dishes at the buffet and they rotate daily. Non alcoholic drinks are included, but you pay for any other drinks.
After eating, you’ll head downstairs to a little lobby area where self serve coffee urns are on a table, as well as bookcases with assorted candy jars are. Head out to your seat (which is probably closer to home plate than the pitcher’s mound) and your waiter will present you with a menu of what ballpark food you can order and have delivered to your seat, plus you have the gentleman dressed up in a Pirates uniform that will gladly toss you some popcorn, peanuts, or Cracker Jack.
With the purchase of these seats you will also have access to the Pirate’s Baseball Club located on the second level which is climate controlled and has leather chairs and coaches to relax in as well as pool tables, shuffleboards, and Pirate memorabilia on the walls. Food from the concession stands is not included in the price of the ticket.
Sitting in these seats can become addicting, but I feel that everyone should experience it at least once.

PNC Park is amazing! The view of downtown Pittsburgh is just amazing. I would say PNC is a cozy ballpark in the sense and it is smaller than what the Pirates had prior to PNC being built. PNC replaced 3Rivers Stadium which was way too big for baseball. I don’t know that there is a bad view in the place and it is just built, obviously, for baseball. Lots of food places to pick from. They have the baseball regulars like hot dogs, cotton candy, and popcorn. They also have not so regular like Manny’s bbq, BRGR, and Primanti’s. Went with the family and thoroughly enjoyed our evening and were able to celebrate a Buccos win! Let’s Go Bucs!

What an awesome stadium with sweet views of the river and downtown Pittsburgh! Smaller than Yankee Stadium, so different than the historical Fenway, similar size to Philly’s stadium but with a skyline view. This kind of reminds me of Padres in San Diego. I wish the food choices were better though… we are used to Dodger stadium that has amazing food. Food here stinks, but the good news is you can bring in a 16×16×8 bag with food and closed water. PNC park is about a 15 dollar Über/​Lyft from Pitt/​Carnegie Mellon.

I have seen a few games here over the years, and it was always with a large group. I can’t comment on the parking as we always walked there.
Great views, friendly people, reasonable beer and food.
I would go back.

A truly awesome park with a stellar view. Downtown Pittsburgh, as well as the rivers and bridges make for the best backdrop you could ever wish for. I don’t really follow baseball, but I can fully appreciate a good ballpark and a great time, and that’s what I got here at PNC.
I went to a Saturday afternoon game, and it was packed! And I really liked seeing so many passionate fans, many of which were decked out in homemade or vintage Pirates gear. Great public drunkenness to watch too. Between the game, the view, and the people watching I was in heaven.
Great craft beer options here too, which I loved. I saw well over a dozen craft beers on draft, and a ton in cans and bottles. And drinking a cold Deschutes beer on draft will always make things better.
Also, I parked in a downtown garage off of 9^th for $ 8 and walked across Clemente Bridge… I highly recommend this since it’s less of a packed out hassle as compared to parking near the stadium, plus the view from the bridge is incredible!

Come early! I’ve been to PNC several times, but this was my first Free Shirt Friday. Didn’t know they only gave out smalls or extra larges… I’m neither. Oh well, I got the XL and plan to shrink the crap out of it. Great night at the ballpark! My old high school band even played the National Anthem!

One of the best parks in the country (I have three left) very intimate, you can’t really have a bad seat since it only has two levels. The best part about upper deck seats is you also have a beautiful view of the bridges and the city skyline. It’s also nice that the city closes the Clemente Bridge for walking traffic. I love a park that’s in the city with plenty to do around the park. Not quite as nice as Camden, but right up there with AT&T. Food and beer selection is above average, and I was surrounded by a good group of fans. I was confused however. Why do people tip the ushers?

Best view in baseball. To say it is breathtaking is a serious understatement. Such a pleasant atmosphere to be in. Between pitches I would just stare out over the water, and I was in heaven.
They also offer some of the best beer selections in any stadium, with tons of craft beers on draft and in bottles. The breckinridge vanilla porter and church brew pious monk dunkel were particular hits with me. The beers of the burgh stand is not to be missed for some unique local choices.
The food is above average as well. Primanti bros offers up a solid sandwich unlike anything you’ll find in another stadium in the game. That said, it still tastes like ballpark food, whereas a park like camden yards serves downright restaurant quality concessions. We also tried BRGR which is average even for a ballpark burger. Dry and lacking flavor. Still, I was satisfied on the strength of the Primantis.
Other highlights include great sightlines, wide open concourses, and plenty of bathrooms. It is very close to downtown, so there is plenty to do afterwards. The Clemente statue near the entrance is a plus too. Unlike most stadium statues, this thing is breathtakingly large. It is a great touch. I also like that there are areas throughout the park where you can stand and watch — the outfield rotunda is lined with people watching the game, and there is a bar in the right field corner where you can stand and watch while enjoying a full liquor bar that is open through the 9^th. Where else can you find that? They do a great job providing a fan experience you don’t get at many ballparks.
I cannot end this review without highlighting the wonderful pilgrimage across the Roberto Clemente bridge to and from the game. Not only a great view, but following along with the swarm of fans is a great way to get into the mood. Once across the bridge, getting to walk along the water behind the outfield seats is pleasant and beautiful, too. The atmosphere really can’t be beat.
This place deserves 5 stars regardless of the action on the field, but it didn’t hurt that we saw a great game, a Kershaw-​Cole duel that had more than expected offensive action, with a leadoff homer and a Pirates walk off win in extra innings. Such a great time.

I will start with a few guidelines. I normally sit in the Club level seats at my local park (dbacks). I attend about 10 – 15 games a year and I have been to several parks throughout MLB to include Fenway. The reason I point those things out is to provide anyone who reads this review some idea of what I look for.
Tickets: Fair price for what I would consider a larger market team. Easy pickup at will call.
Entrance into the park: Easy walk from the Gateway Clipper. Not too crowded, even though it was a near sellout. The rotunda walk up to the third floor was a little long, I am a person who likes easy access to my level. Take the elevator if you have any waking issues.
Food/​Beer: Many options, they have a food court type layout on the main level. This park focuses on local fair and they do a good job. Prices are reasonable but no one beats the Dbacks for value. I wouldn’t expect a larger market team to however. From beer to food you can find almost anything.
Fans: Great to see all the home team support.
Seats: NOT THE CLUB LEVEL. My buddy is not a baseball fan, so I went economical. Section 322 row Q end seats. The seats were well worth the money. If you can sit on the low number end of the row 1 – 5. It gives a good view of the down town and river. We were on the high end of the row 27 – 28 so we could not see the score board. It was blocked by the frame of the rotunda. That’s my only complaint. The Pirates can truly advertise not bad seat in the park!
Exit: Can’t give a full review of exiting the park because we left early to grab some beers.
This park is worth the effort, time and money. If you are not a baseball fan I would still recommend going. Enjoy the food, fans and scenery.

Before I begin, I must forewarn you that I am not sports fan. My husband brought me here for his work function. However, since we got a box suite, I actually enjoyed myself more than I thought I would.
I’ve only been to a couple of minor league games before and also an Orioles game in the past. PNC is actually an impressively designed stadium in comparison to others. I liked having the city view with Liberty Bridge and downtown in the background. And whenever the Pirates score a homerun there are fireworks so that’s fun.
The box suites are quite the fancy environs. When you walk in there’s a private bathroom. The inside area has the buffet along the side and a comfy couch and armchair. There is a bar with stools looking out to the field. Then outside there are plush movie theater style seats.
We had hot dogs, wings, and sandwiches which were all good. The best part though was the dessert cart. Each suite gets their choice of many desserts on a fancy cart. I had the red velvet cake but had to split it with the hubby because it was so rich. Others had carrot cake, cookies and M&Ms.
As with most social events, it’s not what you’re doing but rather who you’re with. So I had a nice time. We left after the 7^th inning to avoid traffic. Pittsburgh tends to shut down lots of bridges and tunnels often so I’m all about avoiding crowds.

Definitely a must if you are in Pittsburgh! Great views of the City of Bridges (check out the photos). Park across the Roberto Clemente Bridge (6^th St), and pay $ 7 for event parking. Buy a bottle of water ($ 1) on your walk over to PNC Park– if it is unopened, you can take it in.
If you get to the event early, check out Point State Park Fountain, which is half a mile walk away or Market Square with its restaurants and coffee shops– or get a scoop of ice cream at Dream Cream.
Once in the Park, grab Crab Fries from Chickie’s and Pete’s and a beer at any one of the many stands. There is a craft beer place on the 3^rd floor, BRGR on 1^st, and many more dining options.
The crowd is great, and everyone is there to have a good time. You can also witness the quirkiness of Pgh– they do a Pierogie Race (not an eating contest, but a racing contest).

This was my first visit to the park over the weekend and I wasn’t overly impressed. The views are spectacular, we had great seats out in left field, and I was glad that we were by the Hall of Fame Club where there was air conditioner. I think part of the problem is that I am spoiled by how awesome of a stadium the Cleveland Indians have especially with their newly expanded kids area that it ruins other parks for me. They do have a kids zone, but it’s for kids 5 and older, which doesn’t work well when I have a 2.5 year old.
I found the team shop to be really neat since it was two floors, just small. Like I said above the seats were great. I’ve never felt closer to the field at a an MLB game then I did here. The bleacher seats were fine, not super comfortable, but not awful either. Food was standard price as in most other MLB stadiums. I found parking to be a bit more, but that could have easily been because it was the fourth of July. I didn’t get to explore much more of the stadium them just out by left field so hopefully we can go back and give it another go. With it being the 4^th it was crazy packed so it made walking around with a 2.5 year harder.

Yeah, yeah, yeah— the view is spectacular, there isn’t a bad seat in the house, the Great Pierogi Races are very entertaining, and the fireworks are fantastic.
On the flip side, traffic is road-​rage inducing, parking is a nightmare, and if you’re a vegetarian DO NOT ASK if you can have a cheese sandwich at Primanti’s because you’ll be scoffed at and told, «It’s way too busy»…to throw cheese, french fries, and coleslaw on a sandwich? Then you’ll have to venture allllll the way down to the first level and go to the only food stand that serves relatively healthy/​vegetarian options, only to eat the MOST DISAPPOINTING, tasteless, dry-​and-​soggy-​at-​the-​same-​time tomato and mozzarella sandwich you’ve ever eaten. –_​_​– Needless to say I clearly go to Pirate games for the atmosphere/​food and was sorely disappointed with my past experience. I’ll make sure to eat dinner next time before a game so I won’t feel so hangry.

One of the best things Pittsburgh is known for is our ball park where you get an outstanding view of the city from your seat.
You must go through security check points in order to enter. Parking near the ball park on game day can run you $ 25.00. Most people however will park in one of the city garages for after hours prices which is roughly $ 7.00 and then walk over the Clemente (6^th St) bridge which they close during the 2 hour period before and after the game.
Food and drink is plentiful as long as you are willing to shelve out the money. You are permitted one bag and an unopened water bottle to take in with you. Special consideration is given if you have a disability and they have escalators and elevators for that purpose.
My ticket was in «peanut heaven» since I was joining my meet up group but we were just under the roof and had an excellent vantage point. Ticket prices are more reasonable than to pay for the same views on a lower level. They do have some food courts with a wide selection to choose from, merchandise gear, and areas where you can just go out and gaze out of the stadium if you wish to take a break from the action.
Home to the Pittsburgh Pirate baseball team they normally will offer incentives to come visit. On this particular day they were offering gifts for kids under 14. It’s a great place to hang out with friends or family and have a good time. Nevertheless, the staff is friendly and makes your ball park experience more enjoyable.

I visited PNC Park with CM yesterday evening for the Pirates vs. Cubs game. This was my second visit to the park for a baseball game, with my last one being three years ago. Given that I had a fun time during my last visit, I looked forward to visiting again, esp. now that the Pirates have improved somewhat.
During my visit yesterday, I had the unique privilege of singing the Star Spangled Banner for the pre-​game festivities as part of a chorus. I arrived an hour early to practice with the other chorus members, as directed, which quickly turned into two hours as we waited for the seemingly never-​ending rain to stop. Once it ceased, however, we processed out and belted it out. Being out on the field, seeing the crowd in the bleachers, and feeling the Astroturf on my feet was unreal. I didn’t sneak a peek, but CM told me that, after panning across the chorus, the camera zoomed in on me, giving me my 15 seconds of fame on the Jumbotron and national TV. This was confirmed by an email from my boss, who happened to be at the game with his daughter, telling me I did a great job. This will certainly be a cool story to tell my future grandkids!
After the pre-​game festivities, I was allowed into the stadium without the hassle of having my bag searched, which was a nice bonus. I found my way via a rather roundabout route to my seat in section 320, up in the concourse, where CM was already seated, to enjoy the game. The game got off to a great start, with the Reds and Pirates scoring in the 2^nd inning (Pirates leading), but there was a long dry stretch until the 7^th inning, when both teams scored again, evening the score. Between innings, we got some flavored popcorn ($ 7.75) and a lemonade ($ 5.25). Knowing concessions were pricey, I ate prior to the game, but when the game runs as long as this one did, it’s hard not to get hungry, esp. when smelling others’ food around you. We also took a walk around the stadium, enjoying the views from the various perspectives – the sight lines really are great no matter where you are, even in bleacher seating. And, needless to say, the city skyline provides a perfect backdrop for the game, no matter what time of day. We returned to our seats for the last couple of innings, but unfortunately, neither team scored any more runs, despite a promising 9^th inning by the Pirates. The game went into extra innings, but we decided to leave after the 9^th, since it was 11:30 on a weeknight. At that time, there was a mass exodus – even for the past hour, the crowd had thinned significantly. The game ended up lasting 12 innings, until 12:30am, with the Cubs winning over the Pirates 5 – 4.
Overall, CM and I had a great time at PNC Park, despite the rain and the length of the game. Although this is the only Major League Baseball field I’ve been to, it’s clearly one of the best, giving the amazing sight lines. The only thing that would have added to our experience would have been fireworks – I think they’re only set off during the weekend, though. It’s great to see that the Bucs are improving their game, too – hopefully, they’ll continue to do so – but not so much that ticket prices skyrocket!

A must «see/​do» for visitors to and residents of Pittsburgh, alike.
No matter if you’re a baseball fan or not (I’m not particularly), it’s an enjoyable outing on a sunny day/​evening. The view alone sold me. From your seats looking out onto the outfield, you are also looking upon the city — beautiful backdrop and makes for quite stunning photographs.
Be sure to walk across the Roberto Clemente (AKA 6^th Street Bridge) before/​after the game. On game day it is closed to vehicles so you can walk in the middle and get great pics of the bridge.
There are plenty of vendors and restrooms. Prices for food and drink are sky-​high, as with any other event venue so don’t go and be all-​shocked about it. However, prices for the Pirates tickets can be quite reasonable if you look into deals. Groupon has deals going on quite often.
On this particular day we had super weather with it cooling off and the skies turning blue after a rough rainy morning. We had great seats and to top it off, the Pirates had a couple home runs and won their game.
I’d put it on my top 10 list of «Things to Do/​See» in the Burgh.

I love this park. This traditional style park is much better than the multi purpose stadiums that were popular for so long. But even though it’s in the old style modern construction techniques avoid the problem of views blocked by supporting structure.
The multi-​purpose stadiums felt like an effort to cram people into an event with little consideration for convenience or quality of experience. PNC is far better and an improvement on the old time park concept.
Sight lines are clear and there is a feeling of being close to the action even when sitting in one of the more distant seats. The view of the river and downtown is spectacular. This is a baseball park done right.
The statues honoring Pirate greats seem perfectly in place in this traditional style ball park in a way they never could have been in Three Rivers Stadium. Pirate fans are aware of history. The most popular player jersey worn by fans is still number 21.
Don’t forget to grab an Ahrn while yinz are watching the game. Extra credit for bringing a Green Weenie.

What can you really say about PNC Park that has not been said in the past? This place is absolutely fantastic. It is my 2^nd favorite ballpark (I have Camden Yards ranked higher, but what do I really know?).
There really is not a bad seat in the place and I have sat in pretty much every area. Great views, friendly environment, fantastic food selection and a really nice craft beer selection. Ticket prices are fairly reasonable, though as the team has gotten better, ticket prices have gone up significantly. Bathrooms are relatively standard for a baseball stadium, though I do find them cleaner then some others and my wife actually does not mind using the ladies room (and she hates public restrooms).
As with any baseball venue, prices are utterly dumb when it comes to parking, food, drinks (alcoholic or not), so while I would like to take a star off, I know the prices are standard.
If you are a Pirates fan or not, this is a great stadium that any baseball fan should visit. The whole experience is fantastic, fan friendly and finally a great product to watch on the field. Catch it while you can!