Petersen Events Center

Capacity: 12,508

Home Teams: Pittsburgh Panthers (NCAA College Basketball)

Petersen Events Center Events

Located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh (not to be confused with Oakland, California!), the Petersen Events Center is home to the Pittsburgh Panthers basketball teams and women’s gymnastics team. While often overshadowed by Pitt’s successful football team, the Panthers men’s basketball team has recently re-emerged as a contender on the national scene, qualifying for 14 NCAA March Madness postseason tournaments since 2000, leading to 5 appearances in the Sweet 16 and one trip to the Elite 8 in 2009. Aside from sporting events, the Petersen Events Center is a well-known concert and comedy show venue as well, hosting performers such as Green Day, Phish, and Trevor Noah. 

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Petersen Events Center?

The Pittsburgh Panthers basketball team draws big crowds to Petersen Events Center for home games. For the cheapest tickets to Pittsburgh Panthers games, concerts, and other events at Petersen Events Center, check the TicketX listings on this page and use our helpful TicketX seating chart to compare seating options. Purchase your tickets with the lowest commission fees from TicketX with just one click!

Petersen Events Center Seating Chart

Petersen Events Center provides many different seating options, including premium seating as well as general admission seating. 

Getting to Petersen Events Center (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Petersen Events Center via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Petersen Events Center via public transportation

Local city buses stop near Petersen Events Center. A taxi or ride-share to the venue might be a simpler option.

Getting to Petersen Events Center by car

Driving to Petersen Events Center in your own vehicle is doable, but be aware of traffic jams in Pittsburgh at certain hours. The venue website has driving directions and maps.

Does Petersen Events Center have on-site parking?

Public parking is available near Petersen Events Center on campus ​​in Soldiers and Sailors Garage as well as Towerview Garage. Check the Pitt Panthers website for parking details and a parking map. 

How much does Petersen Events Center parking cost?

Public parking near Petersen Events Center on campus varies in cost based on each game. Visit the Pitt Panthers website to confirm parking prices.