On Friday, April 7, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host their 2017 Home Opener against the Atlanta Braves at 1:05 p.m. at PNC Park. Gates to PNC Park will open at 11 a.m. with pregame ceremonies scheduled to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The following parking and traffic information will be helpful to those fans coming to the game, as well as downtown commuters.
The Pirates also strongly encourage all fans to download the iPhone "ParkPGH" app or visit m.parkpgh.org on mobile to check for downtown parking space availability throughout the season.
The Pirates strongly encourage fans, especially families, to arrive as early as possible as downtown parking and lots close to PNC Park will become filled early on Opening Day. Also, fans should allow additional time to enter PNC Park as all guests will be asked to walk through ballpark upright metal detectors.
In an effort to expedite the screening process, guests are asked to leave all unnecessary metal objects in their vehicles or at home.
TRAFFIC TIPS
FOR DOWNTOWN COMMUTERS AND FANS:
Commuters and fans are encouraged to ride transit the day of the Opener. Fans can utilize the free "T" service offered by the Port Authority from the four Golden Triangle stations, as well as the Allegheny Station outside of Heinz Field, to the North Side Station just outside of PNC Park's Trib-Total Media Home Plate Gate.
For example, fans are encouraged to park at the PPG Paints Center lots and ride the "T" to the doorstep of PNC Park for free. Also, fans who prefer to park west of Allegheny Avenue, can ride the "T" for free from the Allegheny Station outside of Heinz Field to the North Side Station outside of PNC Park.
FOR FAMILIES:
FOR FANS OVER 21: