PNC Arena

Capacity: 19,500

Home Teams: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), NC State Wolfpack (NCAA College Basketball)

PNC Arena Events

PNC Arena has been home to the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes ever since it first opened in 1999, two years after the team relocated to North Carolina from Hartford (they were previously known as the Hartford Whalers). The venue witnessed its greatest ever moment in 2006 when the Canes won the franchise’s first-ever Stanley Cup in a thrilling seven-game series against the Edmonton Oilers. Alongside all regular season and playoffs Hurricanes games, PNC Arena also has a packed schedule of concerts, comedy shows, and college hockey games. PNV Arena is also home to the popular NC State Wolfpack college basketball team and has been known to host rounds of the NCAA March Madness postseason tournament. Hungry fans at PNC Arena won’t have a problem finding something tasty to eat, with concessions and restaurants featuring local Carolina smoked barbecue, cheesesteaks, burgers, and much more. There are many shops and kiosks in and around the venue where you can peruse team and event merchandise.

PNC Arena Seating Chart

PNC Arena contains a broad variety of seating options for visitors to choose from. Premium seating areas include luxury suites, premium seats, and loge boxes, along with the exclusive Lexus Champions Club lounge area. General admission seating throughout the rest of the arena ranges from rinkside seats to upper tier nosebleeds to cater to all preferences and budgets, but all seats have great views of the on-ice action. Check TicketX to see which tickets to your game or event at PNC Arena are available. Our useful seating chart is the easiest way to evaluate different seating options. 

Getting to PNC Arena (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access PNC Arena via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. Note that PNC Arena is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, a 3-hour drive from Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city.

Getting to PNC Arena via public transportation

Public transportation to PNC Arena is somewhat limited, though local buses and shuttles are available. An easier option might be taking a taxi or rideshare to the venue. 

Getting to PNC Arena by car

Most visitors drive their own vehicles to PNC Arena and it is fairly straightforward, but be aware that because most people do drive, traffic tends to build up around the stadium before and after games and events. Make sure that you arrive at the venue early to avoid disappointment. PNC Arena's official website has maps and detailed driving directions. 

Does PNC Arena have on-site parking?

Yes, there is a lot of parking at PNC Arena with enough spaces in lots around the venue to house close to 15,000 vehicles. That said, it is still recommended that you reserve a prepaid spot in advance using ParkWhiz. Visit PNC Arena's official website for parking maps and information. 

How much does PNC Arena parking cost?

Parking for games and events at PNC Arena generally ranges between $25-40 for Canes games and $25-30 for other events ($40 for extremely popular events). College basketball games offer cheaper rates ($15-20). It is cheaper if you pay in advance. Visit PNC Arena's official website for more information and search using ParkWhiz to find the cheapest available prepaid parking rates.