- 15 upcoming events
- 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261
- 12,508 capacity
- Opened 2002
- Home of Pittsburgh Panthers, Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball, Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball
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15 upcoming events
Villanova Wildcats at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballNov 17, 2026 · In 31 daysfrom $74.66Iowa Hawkeyes at Pittsburgh Panthers WrestlingDec 4, 2026 · In 48 daysfrom $104.40Tarleton State Texans at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballDec 5, 2026 · In 49 daysfrom $30.30Drexel Dragons at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballDec 15, 2026 · In 59 daysfrom $13.20Georgia State Panthers at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballDec 18, 2026from $13.32Cleveland State Vikings at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballDec 21, 2026from $12.00SMU Mustangs at Pittsburgh Panthers Women’s BasketballJan 10, 2027from $78.00Clemson Tigers at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballJan 16, 2027from $63.00Boston College Eagles at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballJan 23, 2027from $48.00Virginia Tech Hokies at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballJan 27, 2027from $41.29Boston College Eagles at Pittsburgh Panthers Women’s BasketballJan 31, 2027from $78.00Virginia Cavaliers at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballFeb 9, 2027from $58.61North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers Womens BasketballFeb 18, 2027from $78.00Miami Hurricanes at Pittsburgh Panthers Women’s BasketballFeb 21, 2027from $78.00North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers BasketballMar 2, 2027from $135.60
Getting there
Around Petersen Events Center:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 28 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 35 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
- Hotels nearby: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place (0.3 mi), Residence Inn (0.4 mi), The Oaklander Hotel (0.4 mi)
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Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Good to know
What's on at Petersen Events Center this week?
Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Villanova Wildcats at Pittsburgh Panthers Basketball (Tue, Nov 17).
How many people does Petersen Events Center hold?
About 12,508 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Petersen Events Center?
Petersen Events Center is home to Pittsburgh Panthers, Pittsburgh Panthers women's basketball and Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball.
What other names has Petersen Events Center had?
It has also been known as The Pete.
Is Petersen Events Center indoors?
Yes. Petersen Events Center is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Petersen Events Center by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Petersen Events Center, but there are 28 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Petersen Events Center?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 35 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.