THE PARK

WELCOME TO
ILLUSTRATION: DANIEL MARSULA
PNC PARK BALLPARK GUIDE BY SAM WERNER

Since opening in 2001, PNC Park has

been celebrated as one of the best sta-
diums across Major League Baseball.
Whether youre a first-time visitor or
longtime Pirates fan, the view over the
Allegheny River to Pittsburghs skyline
and the Clemente Bridge rarely gets old.
The park also is conveniently located
just a short walk from Downtown, mak-
ing it accessible on foot (over the Clem-
ente Bridge, which is closed to vehicular
traffic on game days) or via public
transportation on the Ts North Shore
Connector. Once you get there, here are
a few tips to help make the most of a
Pirates game at PNC Park.

TICKETS SEATS AVAILABLE

Even with the Pirates

success in recent years,
tickets to most games
are still very easily ac-
cessible. The team sold
out 21 of its 81 home

2015 HOME GAMES

games last year, most
of which came on Friday
and Saturday nights. For
midweek games, tickets
are usually available at
the ticket window right
up until the first pitch.
Weekend games, espe-
cially against division
rivals, might take a bit
SOLD OUT
more advance planning.

For those with standing room seats, the rotunda in
left field offers a great view of the park with plenty of
railing space. Be warned, though, that it fills up well be-
fore first pitch for the more popular games.
Box office prices vary by date and opponent, but they range from
$18 for standing room only and upper deck seats all the way up to near-
ly $300 for premium Lexus Club seats behind home plate. Of course, if
you find yourself out of luck for a sellout, or just trying to score a deal,
there are always plenty of scalpers and resellers hawking tickets on the
Clemente Bridge or in the parking lots around the stadium.

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