Experience the best live events in Pittsburgh when you grab Petersen Events Center tickets. The multi-purpose arena is located at 3719 Terrace St., on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Commonly referred to as "The Pete" by students and locals, the venue was built to replace the old Pitt Stadium and Fitzgerald Field House as the hub of the university's athletic and event activities.
The arena was named after John Petersen, a University of Pittsburgh alumnus who made a significant donation toward its construction. The Petersen Events Center opened on April 27, 2002, with the occasion featuring a concert by Counting Crows. The Petersen Events Center has a seating capacity of approximately 12,508 for basketball games and can be reconfigured to accommodate larger audiences for concerts and special events like the University of Pittsburgh's commencement ceremony.
The Pete is home to the Pittsburgh Panthers men's and women's basketball teams and hosts numerous NCAA basketball tournaments and occasionally games by the Panther's women's volleyball team. It was ranked by ESPN magazine as one of the ten loudest college basketball venues in 2010 and is known as being a tough place for away teams to compete. Over the years, the Petersen Events Center has welcomed world-class performers including Billy Strings, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, The Black Keys and other acts. It has also hosted AEW events and family-friendly shows like Disney on Ice. Buy Petersen Events Center tickets to check out sports, concerts and other live events in Pittsburgh.
Petersen Events Center and its ticket office are located at 3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
Find the best seats at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh with our easy-to-use and interactive seating chart. Most event centers will have row seating that wraps around a circular design allowing attendees to get unobstructed views of the games or performances being shown. Depending on the size of the event center, the Petersen Events Center may also offer upgraded seats and even suite packages. For example, the Ball Arena in Denver, Colo., offers exclusive suites on lower and upper levels of the arena which guests can rent and are a provider of one-of-a-kind experiences in watching the featured event. These suites usually feature comfortable seating, VIP parking spots, concierge services and more. Typically event centers can hold from as many as 500 to more than 20,000 people. TicketSmarter offers extensive filtering options to help you secure Petersen Events Center tickets in Pittsburgh, PA. Our convenient delivery options make it easy to instantly download your tickets or have them transferred to you.
The price of your ticket will vary depending on the event center and where your seat is located. On average, the cost to attend an event at Petersen Events Center is $78.27. Seats located further away from the field or court and higher in the stands are always the most affordable and can cost as low as $4.86 a ticket. A seat with premium views of the event can go for as high as $1451.52 for a seat near the field.
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Petersen Events Center has 26 upcoming live events scheduled.
Sam Houston State Bearkat at Pittsburgh Panthers Basketball and Dude Perfect are scheduled to play at Petersen Events Center.
Petersen Events Center doors open typically one to two hours before the game or show on December 21st, 2024 at 1:00pm. Most arenas will open doors even earlier for tailgating, but fans will want to arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking.
