Pittsburgh's Clemente Bridge over the Allegheny River - Photo credit: /Holcy You can walk easily and safely to Pittsburgh's top venues, or hop on the 'T' (Pittsburgh's light rail system) and ride for free in the Downtown 'Golden Triangle' area. A hip culture fueled in part by students and recent grads from the area's almost 70 colleges and universities including University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, and Duquesne University add to the reasons why you'll enjoy your time here. Pittsburgh arenas and stadiums also host other ice hockey tournaments, college games (Duquesne University, University of Pittsburgh, just to name a couple), Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, WWE, numerous concerts featuring artists such as Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, and Céline Dion, plus lots of other exciting events.Ī growing number of craft breweries, tasty local food specialties, excellent museums, A cool neighborhoods. With the Steelers (football), Pirates (baseball), and Penguins (hockey) pro teams all calling Pittsburgh 'home' plus numerous collegiate sports events, you'll find exciting games to watch year-round. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost for you. Stadium Events Guide is a reader-supported publication.

Top photo: Pittsburgh skyline at night - Photo credit: /Jon Bilous

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Cambria - Across the street from PPG Paints Arena.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pittsburgh North Shore - Quick walk to PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium.

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Pittsburgh - Easy walk to all 3 sports venues.

All Pittsburgh events (including smaller venues).

Concerts at PPG Paints Arena and other Pittsburgh music venues.

Pittsburgh Penguins home games at PPC Paints Arena.

Pittsburgh Pirates home games at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Steelers home games at Acrisure Stadium.

Here's where to get tickets, best places to stay nearby, and a few other fun things to do. If you're booking a spur-of-the-moment trip to Pittsburgh or visiting for the first time, we have you covered. Planning a last-minute trip to Pittsburgh?

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