A Guide to PNC Park for Pirates Fans

In town to cheer on the Buccos? We've got the scoop on how to enjoy a Pirates game in the ultimate sports town!

No summer getaway to Pittsburgh is complete without a trip to PNC Park, voted the fourth best MLB stadium is USA Today's 10Best polls for 2025. Whether you're visiting from out-of-town or haven't been to a game in a while, check out our Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Park guide for every baseball fan.

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Dave DiCello

Where do the Pirates play their home games?

PNC Park is the celebrated baseball stadium, situated in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that proudly serves as the home of the Pirates.

How to get to PNC Park

Public Transportation
Since parking on the North Shore near the stadium is limited, it's often easier to park and ride to the stadium using other options. Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) offers light rail service on the T and city buses for fans coming from Downtown Pittsburgh and surrounding suburbs. You can find more information on how to get to the stadium on the PRT website.

Riverboat Shuttles
The Gateway Clipper also offers gameday riverboat rides to the stadium and is my personal favorite way to get to the game. Park at Station Square, grab your tickets and enjoy your ride around the Point with raucous, fun-loving fans before getting dropped off right at the stadium. Find more information about riverboat shuttles here.

Driving & Parking Information
If you are planning to drive and park near the stadium, visit ALCO parking for a helpful interactive guide to parking on the North Shore.

Where to eat near PNC Park

The North Shore, home to PNC Park, is filled with plenty of bars and restaurants for all baseball fans.

Shorty's Pins & Pints, Southern Tier, Tom's Watch Bar, Burgatory, Bar Louie, and Mike's Beer Bar are popular spots to grab a craft beer pre- or post-game that are walkable to PNC Park. Even if you don't have a ticket, these locales are some of the best places to watch the game outside of PNC Park, promising a lively atmosphere and passionate fans cheering on every play to go with your food and drink.

If you're looking to eat inside of the stadium, here are the food highlights you can expect to find (spoiler, they're all mouthwatering).

What else to do near PNC Park

There's so much to do in the North Shore we did a whole blog about everything to explore pre- or post-game, from stadium tours and museum visits to kayaking, duckpin bowling and shopping for the latest Pirates merch.

More cool things to do near PNC Park

Show your Pittsburgh pride by taking a selfie with the Roberto Clemente Statue, which sits outside of PNC Park.
Stand at the spot of the Immaculate Reception, the most well-known play in NFL history, where Steelers legend Franco Harris caught a ball just before it touched the grass and changed the fate of the franchise.
Ride to the game in style. Park in Station Square and ride the Gateway Clipper on our scenic three rivers, available pre- and post-game.
Watch more sports! The Penguins, Steelers, Riverhounds, Riveters, and Pitt Panthers will satisfy all of your sports needs.
If you have time before or after the game, take a ride on the Duquesne Incline nearby for amazing city and river views.
If you need to level-up your gear game, Yinzers in the Burgh in the Strip District is one of the area’s most notable sports stores with lots of creative sports apparel for fans. Don't forget your Terrible Towel!
Go behind the scenes with a tour of Acrisure Stadium. Tours are family-friendly and take fans on the field, in the locker rooms, and more.
Tap into sports history at the Senator John Heinz History Center's Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the ultimate museum for Pittsburgh sports lovers.