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Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main PNC Park guide.
The short version: low numbers in front, 100s behind
PNC Park numbers its lower deck in two layers. The small field sections closest to the infield carry low numbers, 1 to 32, and the larger Box level sections behind and beside them carry numbers in the 100s. Above the suites, the upper deck holds the 200s and the Grandstand, numbered in the 300s.
Seating guides agree that the Pirates use the third-base dugout, with field sections 20 to 24 directly behind it, and the visitors use the first-base dugout, behind sections 9 to 13. The park has only two decks, so its upper seats sit lower and closer to the field than at most ballparks. The PNC Park venue guide covers getting there, gate times and the bag policy; this page goes section by section.
Field sections 1 to 32
The field sections are short blocks of seats along the field wall, from foul pole to foul pole. Seating guides list them with rows lettered A to M, about 8 to 13 rows per section.
- Behind the dugouts: in sections 20 to 24 (Pirates) and 9 to 13 (visitors), row F is the first row behind the dugout roof, and the rows in front of it sit beside the dugout.
- Infield sections: the closest seats to the plate and the bases, including the Lexus Club area behind home plate.
- Down the lines: the outer field sections toward the foul poles, closer to the field and usually less expensive, and a good place for foul balls. Seating guides single out sections 30 to 32 near the left-field corner for their angle back toward the infield.
There is no concourse at the bottom of these sections; the entrances are at the top of the 100 level, so expect a walk up after the game. Little of this area is shaded.
Box level: the 100s
The Box level holds sections 101 to 147, behind the field sections around the infield and extending down both lines and into the outfield. These are large sections. Seating guides describe up to about 32 rows, with single letters in front and double letters at the back. Section 103, for example, runs from row A to Z and then AA to HH, with its entrance at the top.
- Netting: seating guides note protective netting in front of sections 109 to 124, which covers the area around home plate.
- Double-letter rows: close to the concourse and under the deck above, so they are easy to reach and better protected from sun and rain.
- Side choice: the first-base side gives an easier view of the main video board; the third-base side gives a better view of the bridges and the downtown skyline.
If double-letter rows are new to you, Is Row AA Closer Than Row A? explains how they work here and elsewhere.
200 level and the Grandstand
The upper deck sits above the suite level. Its lower part holds the 200s, which seating guides describe as including club seating, all-you-can-eat seats and the upper outfield bleachers. Above them is the Grandstand, numbered in the 300s, including the Pirate Deck.
- Best value: Grandstand sections behind home plate and along the infield. With only two decks, these seats sit lower than upper decks elsewhere and frame the skyline over the outfield.
- Least comfortable: the upper corners near the foul poles, which face center field and require a turn back toward the plate.
Sun and shade
Most of PNC Park's seats are on the lower level and open to the sky, so afternoon games can be hot. Seating guides disagree about which side gets shade first: one says the first-base side is shaded first and recommends lower sections 101 to 114 and Grandstand sections 301 to 312, while another recommends the third-base side's lower sections. Both agree on the most reliable option, which is the back rows of the lower level under the upper deck's overhang. For a day game, choose double-letter rows on either side and expect the front field sections to stay in the sun.
Seat numbers and accessible seating
Two seating guides agree that seat 1 in a section sits next to the lower-numbered neighboring section; seat 1 in section 116, for example, is beside the highest-numbered seat of section 115. Looking toward the field, the lower seat numbers are on your right.
Wheelchair and companion seating is spread around the park, including positions at the front of some field sections, such as in front of row D in section 1, and at the tops of sections near the concourse. Request accessible seats through your ticket seller or the Pirates and confirm the location before the game.
Frequently asked questions
Which side is the Pirates dugout at PNC Park?
The third-base side. Seating guides place field sections 20 to 24 directly behind the Pirates dugout and sections 9 to 13 behind the visitors' dugout on the first-base side.
How many rows are in the field sections at PNC Park?
The field sections 1 to 32 have rows lettered A to M, about 8 to 13 rows each. Behind the dugouts, row F is the first row behind the dugout roof.
What does a double-letter row mean at PNC Park?
In the Box level 100s, single-letter rows come first and double-letter rows such as AA to HH are at the back, near the concourse and under the deck above.
Where are the shaded seats at PNC Park?
The back rows of the lower level, under the upper deck's overhang, are the most reliable shade on either side. Seating guides disagree about which baseline is shaded first.
Where is the netting at PNC Park?
Seating guides note netting in front of sections 109 to 124, around home plate. Its height and coverage vary by section.
Which side of PNC Park has the best skyline view?
The third-base side faces the bridges and the downtown skyline; the first-base side has the easier angle to the main video board.