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Bag policy
PNC Park allows one soft-sided bag up to 16x16x8 inches, including purses, fanny packs and backpacks. All bags are searched. Diaper and medical bags are allowed after inspection. Prohibited items include balloons, Bluetooth speakers, drones, electric scooters, fireworks, footballs, frisbees, hoverboards, inflatable balls, laser pointers, motorcycle helmets and weapons.
Entrances
PNC Park gates open 1½ hours before most games. For 6:40 games, gates open 1 hour early Monday–Thursday and 1½ hours early Friday–Saturday. Tickets are digital in the MLB Ballpark app, and screenshots are not accepted. Re-entry is not permitted.
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PNC Park allows one soft-sided bag up to 16x16x8 inches, including purses, fanny packs and backpacks. All bags are searched. Diaper and medical bags are allowed after inspection. Prohibited items include balloons, Bluetooth speakers, drones, electric scooters, fireworks, footballs, frisbees, hoverboards, inflatable balls, laser pointers, motorcycle helmets and weapons.
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PNC Park has accessible seating throughout. Free assistive listening devices are at Main Guest Relations at the bottom of the Home Plate Rotunda, with a deposit. Open captioning is provided. ASL interpreters need 2 weeks' notice via 1-800-BUY-BUCS. Wheelchairs are available at entrances. Sensory bags are at Guest Relations, a sensory room is in Suite 62, and a service-animal relief area is outside the Right Field Gate.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
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Pittsburgh
PNC Park's guide refers guests to Pittsburgh Regional Transit for bus, light rail, incline and paratransit service. Bike parking is around the ballpark perimeter, in the Champions and Gold One garages, and under the Dorsett Dr overpass.
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Parking
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PNC Park is cashless; cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted, and reverse ATMs are at sections 119 and 319. Guests may bring food and one sealed clear water bottle up to 24 oz; alcohol, cans, glass, carbonated drinks and thermoses are not allowed. ID is checked for guests who appear under 30, with two drinks per ID.
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Family restrooms at PNC Park are near sections 109, 112, 115, 119, 132, 133, 147, 201, 209, 223, 305, 315 and 331 and in the World Series Suites. Men's and women's restrooms are on every level. All restrooms have child changing tables, and an adult changing table is in the family restroom behind section 112.
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The main Pirates Clubhouse Store at PNC Park is under the Left Field Bleachers.
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