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PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates

NL CentralPittsburgh, PANational League

PNC Park is widely considered the most beautiful ballpark in baseball. Its views of the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Pittsburgh skyline across the Allegheny River are breathtaking.

Satellite aerial view of PNC Park

Aerial view · Google Maps

Stadium Stats

Capacity

38,362

Year Opened

2001

Surface

Natural Grass

Roof Type

Open

Did You Know?

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    The Roberto Clemente Bridge is closed to traffic on game days and becomes a pedestrian walkway to the park.

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    The right field upper deck is just 88 feet from the foul line — one of the closest in baseball.

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    Forbes Field, the old Pirates stadium (1909-1970), had a homeplate marker preserved in a nearby building.

Plan Your Trip

Getting There

Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown. Port Authority buses also serve the area.

Parking

North Shore lots adjacent to the stadium. Also garages across the Clemente Bridge.

Rideshare

Drop-off on Federal Street. Post-game pickup on General Robinson Street.

Where to Stay

Graduate Pittsburgh

2 mi

Budget

Omni William Penn Hotel

1.5 mi

Mid-range

The Fairmont Pittsburgh

1.5 mi

Luxury

Nearby Food

Primanti Brothers

0.5 mi (North Shore)

Pittsburgh Sandwich

Famous Pittsburgh sandwiches with fries and coleslaw inside.

Butcher & the Rye

1.5 mi

American

Excellent whiskey bar and restaurant downtown.

Church Brew Works

2.5 mi

Brewery

Craft brewery in a converted Catholic church.

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina

0.3 mi

Argentine BBQ

Outstanding wood-fired meats right next to the park.

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