PPG Paints Arena 3D Seat View

PPG Paints Arena seating chart with real 3D views from every section

Next game

Penguins v Canadiens · 3 Oct

Team

Pittsburgh Penguins

Capacity

~18,387 (approx.)

Conference

Eastern

Division

Metropolitan

City

Pittsburgh

Home games

42 in 2026-27

PPG Paints Arena opened in 2010 as the Consol Energy Center, replacing the Civic Arena — the domed “Igloo” whose retractable roof was a Pittsburgh landmark — on the site next door. It was the first NHL arena built to LEED standards, and its bowl is asymmetric: the seating is stacked more steeply on one side than the other, which is unusual and worth knowing before you buy.

Published figures for hockey range from 18,187 to 18,387 seats.

Because the bowl is not symmetric, the two sides of the same level do not offer the same view, and the difference is bigger than the price difference. The 100 level along the boards is the reference; the 100 corners are the value seat and see both goals. The club ring flattens the angle. The 200 upper level is high on one side and noticeably less so on the other, so “upper level” is not one product here — it is two. This is the building where checking the exact section in 3D pays for itself, because two seats in the same price band can be a full tier apart in what they show you.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at PPG Paints Arena?

Click any section on the interactive PPG Paints Arena map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the arena opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°, so you know what you will see before you buy.

What is the capacity of PPG Paints Arena for hockey?

About 18,387 for ice hockey. Published figures for hockey range from 18,187 to 18,387 seats.

Who plays at PPG Paints Arena?

The Pittsburgh Penguins, in the NHL. The team plays 42 home games here in the 2026-27 season.

What was PPG Paints Arena called before?

Consol Energy Center. It is the same building and the same seating bowl — a section number from the Consol Energy Center era still points at the same seats.

When is the next game at PPG Paints Arena?

Penguins v Canadiens on 3 Oct 2026. Puck-drop times are confirmed by the league and the broadcasters closer to the date.

What are the best seats at PPG Paints Arena?

Lower level along the boards at centre ice, lower corners for value, and the lower-rising side of the upper level at centre ice rather than the steeper one.