Game Day Guide
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Data updated: 2025 MLB Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at PNC Park.
Arrive downtown or North Shore
Park downtown or on the North Shore. The bars and restaurants along Federal Street on the North Shore are starting to fill.
Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge
The bridge closes to traffic on game days and becomes a pedestrian walkway lined with vendors and fans. The walk with the ballpark framed ahead and the city behind is iconic.
Enter PNC Park
Walk through the gates and take in the view: the Pittsburgh skyline beyond right field, the river below, and the bridges connecting the city. It's stunning.
Watch batting practice
Head to the outfield sections for BP. Home run balls occasionally land in the Allegheny River beyond right field.
Find your seat
Settle in and enjoy the pregame view. The video board runs lineup introductions against the skyline backdrop.
Play ball
Nine innings of Pirates baseball with the best backdrop in the sport. PNC Park plays as a slight pitcher's park, the spacious outfield dimensions keep home runs honest.
Great Pierogi Race
The Great Pierogi Race features costumed pierogies racing around the warning track, a Pittsburgh institution since 1999. Pick your pierogi and cheer.
Walk back across the bridge
Stroll back across the Clemente Bridge with the lit-up city skyline behind you. Federal Street bars stay open for post-game drinks.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Weather forecast for the PNC Park bowl. This is an open-air venue -- dress for the conditions.
April
3.2 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key.
May
3.5 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening.
June
3.5 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening.
July
3.6 inchesHot and humid. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and dress light. Consider a portable fan.
August
3.3 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening.
September
3.2 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening.
October
2.8 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key.