PPG Paints Arena facts for kids
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| Former names | Consol Energy Center (2010–2016) |
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| Location | 1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| Coordinates | 40°26′22″N 79°59′21″W / 40.43944°N 79.98917°W |
| Owner | Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County |
| Operator | Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Capacity | 18,387 (Ice hockey) 19,100 (Basketball) 16,280 (Arena Football) 14,536 (End stage) 19,758 (Center stage) |
| Field size | 720,000 square feet (67,000 m2) |
| Surface | Multi-surface (ice) |
| Scoreboard | 15x25 Mitsubishi "Black-Packaged LED" |
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| Broke ground | August 14, 2008 |
| Built | August 2008 – August 2010 |
| Opened | August 18, 2010 |
| Construction cost | C$321 million |
| Architect | Populous Astorino Architectural Innovations Fukui Architects Lami Grubb |
| Project manager | ICON Venue Group |
| Structural engineer | Thornton Tomasetti/Raudenbush |
| Services engineer | M-E Engineers, Inc. |
| General contractor | Hunt Construction Group |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) (2010–present) Pittsburgh Power (AFL) (2011–2014) |
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PPG Paints Arena is a large sports and entertainment building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It opened its doors on August 18, 2010. This arena is the proud home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a famous ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL).
For a few years, from 2011 to 2014, it was also home to the Pittsburgh Power, a team from the Arena Football League (AFL).
A New Name for the Arena
When the arena first opened, it was called the Consol Energy Center. This name came from a company called Consol Energy, which paid to have their name on the building.
But in October 2016, a different company, PPG Industries, took over the naming rights. They decided to use the arena to promote their paint brand, which is why it's now called PPG Paints Arena.
First Events and Big Games
The very first event held at the arena was a concert by the legendary musician Paul McCartney. Imagine seeing a Beatle play there!
The first Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game in the arena was on October 7, 2010. They played against their rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers, and unfortunately lost 3–2.
The arena has hosted many other exciting events. In 2013, it was home to the Frozen Four, which is a big college ice hockey tournament. It also hosted the WWE's Royal Rumble on January 26, 2014, where professional wrestlers compete.
Images for kids
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The arena being built in July 2009.
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The arena under construction in May 2009.
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The arena with its old name, Consol Energy Center (2010-2016).
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The western side of the arena in March 2010, before it opened. You can see the old Civic Arena reflected in its windows.
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Inside PPG Paints Arena during a Penguins pre-season game in 2010.
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The large scoreboard at PPG Paints Arena during a Penguins vs. Rangers game in 2019.
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A wide view of the inside of PPG Paints Arena.
See also
In Spanish: PPG Paints Arena para niños
