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"Shout!" Victory Celebration
After every Penguins home victory, fans stay to sing and dance to The Isley Brothers' "Shout," making it one of the league's best-known postgame traditions.
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2010Opened
18,387Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About PPG Paints Arena
Modern Pittsburgh arena serving NHL hockey and major entertainment events.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- League
- NHL
- Nicknames
- The Paint Can, The Igloo
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyMellon ArenaConsol Energy Center
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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"Party Hard" Goal Song
Every Penguins goal is followed by Andrew W.K.'s "Party Hard," with fans jumping and singing along.
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"Let's Go Pens!" Chant
Fans use the shortened "Pens" nickname in chants throughout the game.
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Igloo Legacy
Even after moving from Mellon Arena, longtime fans still affectionately refer to Penguins hockey using "The Igloo" tradition and terminology.
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1992 Stanley Cup
1992 Stanley Cup — back-to-back champions and the Lemieux dynasty at its peak.
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Civic Arena History
Civic Arena history — the Igloo where Lemieux built Pens Nation in Pittsburgh.
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Evgeni Malkin Legacy
Evgeni Malkin — three-time Stanley Cup champion and Crosby's dynasty linemate.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from the Igloo to Lemieux, Crosby, and five Stanley Cups.
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Greatest Penguins Moments
The greatest moments in Penguins history — from Lemieux's return to Crosby's Cups.
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Jaromír Jágr Legacy
Jaromír Jágr — the Czech legend and superstar of the early 1990s Penguins.
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Kris Letang Legacy
Kris Letang — franchise defenseman and cornerstone of three Stanley Cups.
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Marc-André Fleury Legacy
Marc-André Fleury — three-time Cup winner and the Flower in Pittsburgh.
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Mario Lemieux Legacy
Mario Lemieux — owner, player, and the greatest Penguin in franchise history.
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Paul Coffey Legacy
Paul Coffey — Norris Trophy winner and offensive force of the 1991 and 1992 Cups.
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Penguins vs Capitals Rivalry
Penguins vs Capitals rivalry — Crosby vs Ovechkin and Metro supremacy.
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Penguins vs Flyers Rivalry
Penguins vs Flyers rivalry — the fiercest hatred in all of hockey.
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Pittsburgh Hockey History
Pittsburgh hockey history — black and gold pride and five Stanley Cups.
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Ron Francis Legacy
Ron Francis — franchise assists leader and Penguins icon of the 1990s.
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Sidney Crosby Legacy
Sidney Crosby — captain, three-time Cup winner, and face of the modern dynasty.
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Iceburgh
Iceburgh — the beloved Penguins mascot and symbol of Pens Nation on gameday.
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Championship Celebrations
Championship celebrations honoring the Penguins' five Stanley Cup titles.
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Black & Gold Hockey Culture
Experience black and gold hockey culture — Pittsburgh pride on every Penguins gameday.
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Capitals Rivalry Weekend
Experience Capitals rivalry weekend — Crosby vs Ovechkin in Pittsburgh.
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Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving 1991, 2009, or the back-to-back Cups.
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Civic Arena Exhibit
Visit the Civic Arena exhibit — the Igloo legacy that built Pens Nation.
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Crosby Tribute Night
Attend a Crosby tribute night — honoring Captain Crosby at PPG Paints Arena.
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Downtown Pittsburgh
Explore downtown Pittsburgh before the game — Fifth Avenue and gameday energy.
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Flyers Rivalry Weekend
Experience Flyers rivalry weekend — the fiercest hatred in hockey in Pittsburgh.
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Former Igloo Site
Visit the former Igloo site — where Lemieux built Pens Nation before PPG Paints.
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Gold Out Crowd
Experience a Gold Out crowd — black and gold dressed for Penguins playoff hockey.
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Hockey Night in Pittsburgh
Experience hockey night in Pittsburgh — one of the NHL's greatest franchises live.
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Lemieux Tribute Night
Attend a Lemieux tribute night — honoring Super Mario at PPG Paints Arena.
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One of Hockey's Most Successful Franchises
Experience one of hockey's most successful franchises — five Cups and two dynasties.
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Penguins Victory Celebration
Stay through a Penguins victory celebration — Let's Go Pens at full voice.
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Penguins vs Capitals
Crosby vs Ovechkin when Washington visits PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Flyers
The fiercest rivalry in hockey when Philadelphia visits PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Rangers
Metropolitan Division rivalry when New York visits PPG Paints Arena.
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PPG Paints Arena
Your first time walking into PPG Paints Arena — Lemieux, Crosby, and black and gold.
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PPG Paints Arena Tour
Behind-the-scenes PPG Paints Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
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Sidney Crosby Exhibit
Visit the Sidney Crosby exhibit — Captain Crosby and the modern Penguins dynasty.
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Stanley Cup
Visit the Stanley Cup displays — five championships immortalized in black and gold.
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Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Pittsburgh.
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Penguins Ice Crew
Penguins Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Military Appreciation Nights
Military appreciation nights honoring service members at PPG Paints Arena.
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Black & Gold Events
Black and gold events celebrating Pittsburgh's championship sports culture.
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Community Nights
Community nights celebrating Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania hockey culture.
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Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Penguins alumni and Hall of Fame members.
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Architecture
Penguins Plaza
The entrance area creates a major fan gathering space.
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Architecture
The Paint Can
The arena's nickname reflects its unique exterior design and Pittsburgh personality.
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History
2009-2017 Dynasty
Celebrates Pittsburgh's championship eras.
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History
Mario Lemieux
Celebrates the franchise savior and Hall of Fame player.
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History
Penguins Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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History
Pittsburgh Civic Arena Legacy
Display honoring the former Igloo.
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History
Pittsburgh Penguins Retired Numbers
Honors Lemieux, Jagr, Crosby, and other legends.
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History
Sidney Crosby
Honors the modern championship captain.
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Experience
Iceburgh the Penguin
The mascot experience.
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Experience
Igloo
Connects fans with the franchise's historic home.
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Experience
Let's Go Pens
The famous arena chant.
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Experience
Penguins Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Pittsburgh Hockey
Combines NHL success with Steel City culture.
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Experience
Pittsburgh Penguins Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Statue
Mario Lemieux Statue
Statue of Mario Lemieux outside PPG Paints Arena — Super Mario in bronze.
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Displays
Penguins Hall of Fame
Honors Penguins legends from the Lemieux and Jagr years through the Crosby Cups.
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Displays
Sidney Crosby Tribute
Tribute to Sidney Crosby, the captain of three Cup teams in the 2010s.
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Signature
Championship Plaza
Plaza celebrating Penguins championships outside PPG Paints Arena.
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Displays
Stanley Cup Displays
Displays of the Penguins’ five Stanley Cups — 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall tracing Penguins history from the Igloo through PPG Paints Arena.
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Igloo History Exhibit
Exhibit on Civic Arena — the Igloo — the Penguins’ retractable-roof home for 50 years.
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Team Museum
The Penguins team museum and heritage space inside PPG Paints Arena.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Penguins season at PPG Paints Arena.
Through the years
History
Names
- 1967-2010Mellon Arena
- 2010-2016Consol Energy Center
- 2016-presentPPG Paints Arena
Home teams
- 1999-presentPittsburgh PenguinsNHL
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