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Visiting PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates' ballpark, opened in 2001, is often rated among the best in baseball for its view across the Allegheny to the downtown skyline and the yellow Roberto Clemente Bridge, which closes to cars on game days so fans can walk over.
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Quick answer
PNC Park is a landmark in North Shore, Pittsburgh. Allow 3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Landmark
- Area
- North Shore
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, kids and after dark
- Best months
- April and October–November
About PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates' ballpark, opened in 2001, is often rated among the best in baseball for its view across the Allegheny to the downtown skyline and the yellow Roberto Clemente Bridge, which closes to cars on game days so fans can walk over. Mid-game races between giant costumed pierogies are a local tradition.
Tip: Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown before the game, and pick seats on the third-base side for the skyline view.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: North Shore, stadiums, the Warhol and riverfront parks across the Allegheny.
Best time to visit PNC Park
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 11°C (52°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 14 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- October: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-November the sun sets at about 17:03 local time (calculated for Pittsburgh).
When to visit Pittsburgh has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pittsburgh itinerary visits PNC Park on day 1, together with Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Science Center and Duquesne Incline.
- No. 5 of the 18 sights in our Pittsburgh things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- A family favourite in Pittsburgh with kids.
Near PNC Park
Also in North Shore, so you can walk between them:
- Carnegie Science Center — 3–4 hours, mid-priced
- Andy Warhol Museum — 2–3 hours, mid-priced
If you like PNC Park
- Duquesne Incline — Mount Washington, 1 hour
- Grandview Avenue overlooks — Mount Washington, 1 hour
- Gateway Clipper riverboats — Station Square, 1–2 hours
Staying near PNC Park
Stay in North Shore ($$$) to walk here: stadiums, the Warhol and riverfront parks across the Allegheny. All areas to stay in Pittsburgh.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at PNC Park?
Plan 3 hours. With Carnegie Science Center nearby, it fits a half-day in North Shore.
+Is PNC Park free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit PNC Park?
April and October–November, the quietest of the good months. Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown before the game, and pick seats on the third-base side for the skyline view.
+Do I need to book PNC Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is PNC Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is a good-value family destination, with the inclines, dinosaurs at the Carnegie, the Science Center's submarine, the National Aviary and Kennywood.