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PPG Paints Arena
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Pittsburgh
Stadium information
Type arena
Capacity 18,387
Opened 2010
Roof Indoor
Surface Artificial Ice
League NHL
Sports Hockey
Categories sport_hockey
Timezone America/New_York
Status active
Address [object Object]
Location Pittsburgh
Nicknames The Paint Can, The Igloo Modern Pittsburgh arena serving NHL hockey and major entertainment events.
Former names Mellon Arena Consol Energy Center
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Naming rights history
Consol Energy Center
2010-2016
PPG Paints Arena
2016-present
Home team history
Pittsburgh Penguins
1999-present · NHL
Features · Architecture
Penguins Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entrance area creates a major fan gathering space.
The Paint Can
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The arena's nickname reflects its unique exterior design and Pittsburgh personality.
Features · History
2009-2017 Dynasty
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates Pittsburgh's championship eras.
Mario Lemieux
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the franchise savior and Hall of Fame player.
Penguins Legends
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors franchise icons.
Pittsburgh Civic Arena Legacy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring the former Igloo.
Pittsburgh Penguins Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Lemieux, Jagr, Crosby, and other legends.
Sidney Crosby
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the modern championship captain.
Features · Experience
Iceburgh the Penguin
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The mascot experience.
Igloo
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Connects fans with the franchise's historic home.
Let's Go Pens
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous arena chant.
Penguins Store
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Official merchandise destination.
Pittsburgh Hockey
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Combines NHL success with Steel City culture.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
Traditions
"Shout!" Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
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.
"Party Hard" Goal Song Iconic Must experience
Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday
Every Penguins goal is followed by Andrew W.K.'s "Party Hard," with fans jumping and singing along.
Gold Towel Playoffs Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
During the Stanley Cup Playoffs, fans wave gold rally towels throughout PPG Paints Arena.
"Let's Go Pens!" Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday
Fans use the shortened "Pens" nickname in chants throughout the game.
Igloo Legacy Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday
Even after moving from Mellon Arena, longtime fans still affectionately refer to Penguins hockey using "The Igloo" tradition and terminology.
History & timeline
1991 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1991 exhibit
1991 Stanley Cup — Lemieux, Jágr, and the first championship in Pittsburgh.
1992 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 1992 exhibit
1992 Stanley Cup — back-to-back champions and the Lemieux dynasty at its peak.
2009 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2009 exhibit
2009 Stanley Cup — Crosby, Malkin, and the first title of the modern dynasty.
2016 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2016 exhibit
2016 Stanley Cup — Crosby's third Cup and the start of back-to-back champions.
2017 Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2017 exhibit
2017 Stanley Cup — repeat champions and the modern dynasty complete.
Civic Arena History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Igloo wing
Civic Arena history — the Igloo where Lemieux built Pens Nation in Pittsburgh.
Evgeni Malkin Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Malkin gallery
Evgeni Malkin — three-time Stanley Cup champion and Crosby's dynasty linemate.
Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit
Complete franchise timeline from the Igloo to Lemieux, Crosby, and five Stanley Cups.
Greatest Penguins Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery
The greatest moments in Penguins history — from Lemieux's return to Crosby's Cups.
Jaromír Jágr Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Jágr gallery
Jaromír Jágr — the Czech legend and superstar of the early 1990s Penguins.
Kris Letang Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Letang gallery
Kris Letang — franchise defenseman and cornerstone of three Stanley Cups.
Marc-André Fleury Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Fleury gallery
Marc-André Fleury — three-time Cup winner and the Flower in Pittsburgh.
Mario Lemieux Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Lemieux gallery
Mario Lemieux — owner, player, and the greatest Penguin in franchise history.
Paul Coffey Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Coffey gallery
Paul Coffey — Norris Trophy winner and offensive force of the 1991 and 1992 Cups.
Penguins Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The complete Penguins Hall of Fame — every immortal from Lemieux to Crosby.
Penguins vs Capitals Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Penguins vs Capitals rivalry — Crosby vs Ovechkin and Metro supremacy.
Penguins vs Flyers Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit
Penguins vs Flyers rivalry — the fiercest hatred in all of hockey.
Pittsburgh Hockey History Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Pittsburgh hockey wing
Pittsburgh hockey history — black and gold pride and five Stanley Cups.
Ron Francis Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Francis gallery
Ron Francis — franchise assists leader and Penguins icon of the 1990s.
Sidney Crosby Legacy Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Crosby gallery
Sidney Crosby — captain, three-time Cup winner, and face of the modern dynasty.
Entertainment
Iceburgh Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday
Iceburgh — the beloved Penguins mascot and symbol of Pens Nation on gameday.
Championship Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Championship Plaza, special events
Championship celebrations honoring the Penguins' five Stanley Cup titles.
Penguins Ice Crew Iconic
Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday
Penguins Ice Crew performances energizing the crowd between periods.
Military Appreciation Nights Iconic
Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games
Military appreciation nights honoring service members at PPG Paints Arena.
Black & Gold Events Iconic
Special Event · Throughout the arena, special gamedays
Black and gold events celebrating Pittsburgh's championship sports culture.
Community Nights Iconic
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena and plaza, special events
Community nights celebrating Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania hockey culture.
Alumni Meet & Greets Iconic
Alumni Event · Team store and concourse, special events
Meet-and-greet events with Penguins alumni and Hall of Fame members.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays
Special theme nights throughout the Penguins season at PPG Paints Arena.
Experiences
Black & Gold Hockey Culture Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena and Pittsburgh, gameday
Experience black and gold hockey culture — Pittsburgh pride on every Penguins gameday.
Capitals Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PPG Paints Arena, Capitals game weekend
Experience Capitals rivalry weekend — Crosby vs Ovechkin in Pittsburgh.
Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena, anniversary gameday
Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving 1991, 2009, or the back-to-back Cups.
Civic Arena Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Main concourse, Igloo wing
Visit the Civic Arena exhibit — the Igloo legacy that built Pens Nation.
Crosby Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena, Crosby tribute game
Attend a Crosby tribute night — honoring Captain Crosby at PPG Paints Arena.
Downtown Pittsburgh Iconic Must experience
Entertainment District · Downtown Pittsburgh, pregame
Explore downtown Pittsburgh before the game — Fifth Avenue and gameday energy.
Flyers Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PPG Paints Arena, Flyers game weekend
Experience Flyers rivalry weekend — the fiercest hatred in hockey in Pittsburgh.
Former Igloo Site Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Former Civic Arena site, Uptown Pittsburgh
Visit the former Igloo site — where Lemieux built Pens Nation before PPG Paints.
Gold Out Crowd Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday
Experience a Gold Out crowd — black and gold dressed for Penguins playoff hockey.
Hockey Night in Pittsburgh Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena and downtown, gameday
Experience hockey night in Pittsburgh — one of the NHL's greatest franchises live.
Lemieux Tribute Night Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena, Lemieux tribute game
Attend a Lemieux tribute night — honoring Super Mario at PPG Paints Arena.
Mario Lemieux Statue Iconic Must experience
Statue · Exterior plaza, Lemieux statue
Take a photo with the Mario Lemieux statue — Super Mario immortalized in Pittsburgh.
One of Hockey's Most Successful Franchises Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena, gameday
Experience one of hockey's most successful franchises — five Cups and two dynasties.
Penguins Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience
Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Penguins wins
Stay through a Penguins victory celebration — Let's Go Pens at full voice.
Penguins vs Capitals Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PPG Paints Arena, Penguins vs Capitals
Crosby vs Ovechkin when Washington visits PPG Paints Arena.
Penguins vs Flyers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PPG Paints Arena, Penguins vs Flyers
The fiercest rivalry in hockey when Philadelphia visits PPG Paints Arena.
Penguins vs Rangers Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · PPG Paints Arena, Penguins vs Rangers
Metropolitan Division rivalry when New York visits PPG Paints Arena.
PPG Paints Arena Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Main entrance, PPG Paints Arena
Your first time walking into PPG Paints Arena — Lemieux, Crosby, and black and gold.
PPG Paints Arena Tour Iconic Must experience
Tour · PPG Paints Arena tour entrance
Behind-the-scenes PPG Paints Arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice.
Sidney Crosby Exhibit Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Crosby gallery
Visit the Sidney Crosby exhibit — Captain Crosby and the modern Penguins dynasty.
Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, Stanley Cup wing
Visit the Stanley Cup displays — five championships immortalized in black and gold.
Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · PPG Paints Arena, Stanley Cup Final
Stanley Cup Final at PPG Paints Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Pittsburgh.
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