North Carolina’s PNC Arena is home to the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes and the NC State Wolfpack basketball team, which competes in Division I of the NCAA. In addition to sporting events, PNC Arena is also a hub or live music, having hosted the likes of AC/DC, Van Halen, Taylor Swift, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Miley Cyrus.
Time your visit for one of the exhilarating Carolina Hurricanes or NC State Wolfpack games throughout the year, which see almost 20,000 fans pack out the arena. Gamedays are usually complemented by a range of on-site dining options, from the full-service bar at Arena Club Restaurant to in-seat food and beverage service.
PNC Arena sits across the road from Carter-Finley Stadium, which is the home field of NC State’s college football team. You can also easily stroll to Backyard Bistro for traditional American food and local beer in a sports-centric setting.
Getting around PNC Arena
PNC Arena is about 15 minutes’ drive from Raleigh or Raleigh-Durham International Airport. You can also catch the number 100 bus from the airport to the arena in 35 minutes and there’s ample on-site parking available.