PNC Arena facts for kids
PNC Arena is a large building in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a place where many exciting sports games and other events happen. The arena first opened its doors on October 29, 1999.
Today, PNC Arena is the home for two major teams. The Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL play their ice hockey games here. Also, the North Carolina State University Wolfpack men's basketball team plays its college basketball games at the arena.
Contents
History of PNC Arena's Name
When the arena first opened in 1999, it had a different name. It was called the Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena. This name showed that it was a place for both fun and sports.
Becoming the RBC Center
A few years later, a bank called RBC Bank bought the rights to name the arena. RBC Bank is part of the Royal Bank of Canada. They paid a lot of money, about $80 million, to have their name on the building for 20 years. Because of this deal, the arena's name changed to RBC Center. This happened in 2002.
Changing to PNC Arena
In 2011, RBC Bank was sold to another company, PNC Financial Services. This new company then took over the naming rights. So, on March 15, 2012, the arena's name officially changed again. It became known as PNC Arena, which is its name today.
Events Held at PNC Arena
Besides hockey and basketball games, PNC Arena has hosted many other big events. It is a popular spot for concerts by famous music artists.
WWE Wrestling Events
The arena has also been a venue for exciting professional wrestling shows. The WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has held some of its major events here. For example, SummerSlam took place at the arena in 2000. Another big WWE event, No Mercy, was held there in 2006.
Images for kids
-
One of the main concourses inside the RBC Center during a Hurricanes game in 2009
-
A Carolina Hurricanes Game in 2021
-
An NC State college basketball game at the RBC Center in 2008
See also
In Spanish: PNC Arena para niños
