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About Petersen Events Center
The Petersen Events Center is a multi-purpose arena on the University of Pittsburgh campus offering versatile spaces for basketball, concerts, and large events. With seating configurations that adapt to the event, the center can host 12,508 spectators for basketball and around 8,000 for end-stage concerts. Located at 3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, the venue is a central hub for Pitt athletics and major performances alike. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
When you’re looking for tickets, we make it simple to secure your seats for the Petersen Events Center. We’ll point you to the official seating chart to understand capacity by configuration and highlight accessible options. For a convenient trip, consider nearby parking options like BST Garage on Terrace Street, plus surface lots in the area. Pittsburgh Regional Transit serves the campus area, and on game days there’s a complimentary shuttle from Soldiers and Sailors Garage to the Pete. After the event, you’ll find a cluster of hotels and dining choices nearby to fit your plans, from casual to comfortable stays. Whether you’re attending NCAA tournament games, a major concert, or a campus event, we’re here to help you lock in tickets and make the day run smoothly.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 12,508 for basketball; 8,000 for end-stage concerts (official facility data).
- Address: 3719 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
- Venue type: Multi-purpose arena on the Pitt campus (also houses recreation facilities and event space).
- Seating chart: Official seating chart available; capacity varies by configuration (basketball 12,508; concerts around 8,000).
- Parking: OC, PG and SO surface/garage lots nearby; BST Garage (3505 Terrace Street) is the closest accessible parking; typical event parking around $20; accessible parking available with shuttle options.
- Transit: Accessible via Pittsburgh Regional Transit routes; free/complimentary accessible shuttle from Soldiers and Sailors Garage to the Pete on game days.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn University Place, Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place, The Oaklander Hotel, Hampton Inn University Center, DoubleTree by Hilton, among others listed by the venue.
- Notable events hosted: NCAA tournament games (e.g., first/second rounds), Barack Obama rally (2008), Katy Perry (2011), P!nk (2013), Avril Lavigne (2013), Demi Lovato (2014), The Black Keys (2014), and other major concerts and events.
- Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming reported; the venue remains Petersen Events Center.