Penguins To Have Fans In Attendance Tuesday At PPG Paints Arena

PITTSBURGH, PA — For the first time in nearly a year, the Penguins will play a game in their home arena in front of fans. About 2,800 fans will be able to attend the team's Tuesday game against the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena, the team announced Monday.

Fans will be admitted after Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday that indoor sports and entertainment venues would be able to admit crowds at 15 percent of the building's capacity as coronavirus cases continue to drop.

The Penguins have 20 home games remaining this season, including 12 in March.

"It is a great day for hockey, indeed, and we are very excited for our fans," David Morehouse Penguins president and CEO, said in a release.

The Penguins and their arena management operator, ASM Global, have made numerous enhancements for safety and efficiency, including mobile ticketing, mobile ordering and
touchless self-checkout scanners for food, beverage and merchandise.

Penguins season ticket holders will be given priority to purchase tickets to upcoming games with exclusive access to a pre-sale. Detailed information will be sent directly to season ticket holders. Remaining tickets will be made available to the general public for purchase.

Seating will be limited to pods of two and four to allow for social distancing within the capacity restrictions. Fans will be given suggested arrival times and gates to enter based upon the location of their seats.

Fans are reminded of several new policies at the arena:

1. Mobile Ticketing: A mobile ticket will need to be displayed on a smartphone to enter the arena.
2. Verbal Health Promise: All guests will be asked several questions upon arrival.
3. Mandatory Face Masks: All guests over the age of two (2) years will be required to properly wear a face mask at all times inside the arena.
4. All Bags are Prohibited: This includes clear bags, purses and camera bags. Exceptions may be made for medical bags, diaper bags and wristlets or wallets (no larger than 8" x 5" x 1") following inspection.
5. Cashless Transactions: Credit and debit cards as well as Apple/Google Pay are accepted.

The arena has implemented new safety measures, including drone disinfecting technology in the arena bowl, autonomous UV floor scrubbers, touchless faucets and flush valves in all restrooms and 200-plus hand sanitizer stations. The arena meets or exceeds all HVAC guidelines set forth by the NHL and NHLPA in their Return to Play protocols.

Tuesday's game will mark the first time the Penguins have been able to welcome fans since a March 8, 2020 game against Carolina.