Message Display: ribbon underneath main scoreboard in left field
PNC PARK SCOREBOARD MESSAGES
Message Display: right field wall
Commemorate a special occasion by displaying a message on the PNC Park scoreboard during a Pirates home game.
Messages are displayed during the break at the end of the fifth inning (after the Pirates bat).
Bucco Billboard messages can be purchased online for a donation of $40.00 to benefit Pirates Charities.
Payment must be made prior to announcement. Your credit card will be charged upon approval of the message.
ORDERING INFORMATION
There are a limited number of messages available each game, so order your scoreboard message today.
ONLINE ORDERING DEADLINE
Message requests must be submitted no later than three (3) days prior to the date and time of the desired game.
Message requests received via email (scoreboardmessages@pirates.com) within the 3-day deadline window are subject to a $5 late processing fee upon approval.
OPTIONAL PHOTO ADD-ON
For an additional $10 donation, fans have the option to purchase a digital photo of their message, as seen in sample photo below. Photos will be delivered via email within two (2) weeks of the selected game date.
MESSAGE DISPLAY
Your message will appear as shown in the pictures above: both on the right field wall, as well as the ribbon underneath the main scoreboard in left field at the end of the fifth inning (after the Pirates bat).
MESSAGE CONTENT
The Pirates reserve the right to edit or refuse any message if necessary. Messages that are obscene, offensive, include foul language or refer negatively to the Pirates or any other Major League Baseball organization will be not accepted. They may also not include the name of any MLB player. The message cannot be used for commercial purposes, however, you may welcome a group or company who is attending the game. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate scoreboard messages with references to professional sports teams outside of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MESSAGE LENGTH
Messages can be up to sixty (60) characters or less including spaces and punctuation.
FAQ
When is the deadline to submit a message?
Submissions must be made at least three (3) days prior to the game of choice. Please note that this means a message for a Saturday or Sunday home game must be reserved no later than the Thursday prior.
Can I get a photo of my message?
Yes! New for the 2025 season, you can purchase a digital photo of your message (see sample photo above) for an additional $10 donation. When submitting your message request, you will be able to select this as an option on the form. Photos will be delivered via email within two (2) weeks of the selected game date.
Why can't I see my preferred game date?
There are a limited number of messages available each game. Once we reach full capacity of messages, the game date will no longer be available.
Are there restrictions on what the message can say?
Messages can be up to sixty characters, including spaces and punctuation. The Pirates reserve the right to edit or refuse any message if necessary. Messages that are obscene, offensive, include foul language or refer negatively to the Pirates or any other Major League Baseball organization will be not accepted. Messages may also not include the name of any MLB player. The message cannot be used for commercial purposes, however, you may welcome a group or company who is attending the game. We are unable to accommodate scoreboard messages with references to professional sports teams outside of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What happens if my message is not approved?
If your message is not approved to be displayed, your credit card will not be charged, and the transaction will be voided.
What happens if the game is cancelled?
In the event that a game does not reach the end of the 5th inning, our Pirates Charities staff will reach out to offer a message display on a different date, or offer a full refund.