Pittsburgh Pirates
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
115 Federal Street
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City
Pittsburgh
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Notes
Consistently ranked one of the most beautiful ballparks with downtown Pittsburgh skyline views.
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Phone
(412) 323-5000
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State
PA
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Venue name
PNC Park
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/pirates
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Zip code
15212
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/pnc-park-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
Port Authority Light Rail (T Station), multiple bus routes
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Overview
North Shore garages and lots adjacent to stadium. Various lots along Federal Street and West North Avenue. Arrive early as bridges can create bottlenecks.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-279 and General Robinson Street during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Main entrance at Home Plate. ADA access at Gate A.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
PIT Airport: Uber/Lyft ~25 min ($35–$50); no direct transit to North Shore
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Best option
Walk across Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown Pittsburgh — one of baseball's great stadium approaches
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Bus routes
PAT Routes 2, 8, 16, 54 serve North Shore and downtown Pittsburgh
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Fare
$2.75 PAT
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Nearest station
No direct rail to PNC Park; closest light rail at Steel Plaza (downtown, 0.5 mi + bridge walk)
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Rail lines
PAT light rail (T) to downtown; walk across Roberto Clemente Bridge (10 min)
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Overview
Multiple PAT bus routes to North Shore. Light Rail (T) to North Side station. Water Taxis across the Allegheny River from downtown.
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Tips
The walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge with PNC Park emerging in front of you and the Pittsburgh skyline behind is one of the most breathtaking ballpark approaches in all of sports. Do not miss this.
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Walking distance
10 min walk from downtown across Clemente Bridge
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Shuttles
Accessibility
PAT buses fully ADA accessible; water taxis have accessible boarding
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Cost
PAT: $2.75; water taxi: $2.50
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Park ride
Downtown Pittsburgh and South Hills park-and-ride lots with bus connections
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Routes
Port Authority (PAT) bus service; Connector buses from downtown Pittsburgh; Water taxis from Station Square
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Schedule
PAT buses run continuously on game days; water taxi times vary — check schedules
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Federal Street (main entrance), General Robinson Street (east side), North Shore Trail access
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Share cost
$2/30 min; day pass $8
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Share provider
Healthy Ride (Pittsburgh) — stations near PNC Park and downtown
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Spaces
~50 racks; North Shore Trail directly adjacent to stadium
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Tips
The North Shore Riverfront Park trail runs directly alongside PNC Park. The Three Rivers Heritage Trail connects Pittsburgh's three rivers — an excellent cycling route to the game.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Lot B and Gold Lot; pre-purchase recommended; accessible path to Gate A
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate A; FM system compatible
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Contact
Pirates Accessibility: (412) 323-5000; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate A
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate A on Federal Street; accessible ramp from North Shore
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates A, B, and C serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
PNC Park's Roberto Clemente Bridge closure on game days (pedestrians only) creates one of baseball's most accessible and enjoyable pre-game approaches — no traffic, no conflict, just a beautiful river walk.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates A and C
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly games offered; quiet room near Gate C; kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate A
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent; exceptional skyline views from ADA sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks near main gates
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Craft beer
Penn Brewing (Pittsburgh's oldest craft brewery), Church Brew Works, East End Brewing on tap throughout
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Fun fact
PNC Park consistently ranks as the most beautiful ballpark in MLB — the views of the Pittsburgh skyline and three rivers from the upper deck are genuinely stunning. It's often called 'the best backdrop in baseball.'
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Local
Primanti Brothers (multiple North Shore locations), Quaker Steak & Lube wings, Pittsburgh-style pierogies, local kielbasa
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at PNC Park
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Notable stands
Primanti Brothers (concourse — the real thing); pierogies stand; Penn Brewing craft beer bar; kielbasa cart
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Primanti Brothers sandwich — the Pittsburgh original with coleslaw and fries INSIDE the sandwich; a Pittsburgh institution since 1933
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Vegetarian
Veggie pierogies, salads, cheese pizza, hummus, plant-based hot dog options
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous); designed to maximize Pittsburgh skyline views
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Construction cost
$262 million (2001)
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Famous moments
Roberto Clemente's entire legacy honored throughout; 1971 World Series championship; Willie Stargell's 'We Are Family' 1979 championship; Andrew McCutchen's MVP years
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Fun fact
Bill Mazeroski's walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series — hit off Yankees closer Ralph Terry — is the only walk-off home run to end a World Series Game 7 in baseball history. It's the most dramatic moment in Pittsburgh sports history, and Mazeroski wept running the bases.
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Opened
2001
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Original capacity
38,362 (original); current 38,747
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Records
PNC Park is consistently ranked the most beautiful ballpark in MLB in fan polls — the Pittsburgh skyline and river views are unmatched
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Renovations
2015: New HD scoreboard; 2017: Expanded left field area; ongoing fan experience improvements
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Retired numbers
#1 Billy Meyer (manager), #4 Ralph Kiner, #8 Willie Stargell, #9 Bill Mazeroski, #11 Paul Waner, #20 Pie Traynor, #21 Roberto Clemente, #33 Honus Wagner, #40 Danny Murtaugh (manager), #42 Jackie Robinson
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Venue details
Capacity
38,747
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Center field
399 ft
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Elevation
730 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
389 ft
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Left field
325 ft
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Right-center field
375 ft
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Right field
320 ft
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Roof
Open air (no roof)
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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