PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh, PA
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PPG Paints Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that serves as the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). It previously was the home of the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League (AFL) from 2011 to 2014.
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History & Stats
Opened
August 18, 2010
Nickname
The Paint Can , The House that Crosby Built
Former names
Consol Energy Center, (2010–2016)
Capacity
Basketball: 19,000 , Concerts: 14,536–19,758 , Ice hockey: 18,087 (2010–2011) , 18,387 (2011–2023) , 18,187 (2023–present)
Owner
Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
Operator
Anschutz Entertainment Group
Architect
Populous (formerly HOK Sport), Astorino, Architectural Innovations, Fukui Architects, Lami Grubb
Surface
Multi-surface (ice)
Construction cost
US$321 million, ($ in dollars)
Broke ground
August 14, 2008
Tenants
Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) (2010–present), Pittsburgh Power (AFL) (2011–2014)
