Last updated on November 27th, 2023 at 06:30 am
PNC Arena (formerly known as Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena and the RBC Center) is home to the NHL Carolina Hurricanes team in North Carolina. In addition to hockey games, the arena is also home to the NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team. The arena’s address sits at 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607. In addition to sports games, you can find many concerts and events at the arena year round too.
Here is the PNC Arena Parking guide for your next event!
How Much is PNC Arena Parking Lots?
If you plan to park in the PNC Arena parking lots, you can expect to pay around $20. Limousine, Bus, Mini-Bus, and RV parking goes for $60 a spot. The first 300 cars that enter the venue get $10 off their parking spot as tip. However, the parking rates can change depending on the event, so take this number as a baseline.
Also, as a note, if the Hurricanes are in the NHL playoffs, you can expect parking prices to increase for each round they advance.
PNC Arena Handicap Parking Spots
Handicap parking is in the East and West parking lots at PNC Arena. Handicap parking comes on a first-come basis, so it’s best to arrive early at events. Fans will need to present a valid parking pass and placard to keep their car in the handicap spaces too.
Can you Tailgate at the Stadium?
Tailgating takes place in the parking lots before all Hurricanes hockey games. Fans can only tailgate either in front of or behind their car as a reminder. You can’t tailgate in an open parking space in the parking lots due to the availability of certain events. If your group requires additional tailgating space, you should head over to the Carter-Finley grass lots.
Check out the PNC Arena food guide to see what is on the menu at the stadium! Also, be sure to visit the PNC Arena Bag Policy guide to see what you can and can’t bring into the venue.
Should I Take Public Transportation?
Fans looking to use public transportation to get to the arena can use the GoRaleigh Bus Service. The GoRaleigh Bus Service has multiple bus routes that bring fans to and from the venue.
In addition to the bus, fans can also use Uber and Lyft to get around the area. The drop off and pick up areas are in Gate C at the arena.
Greg Kristan, owner of The Stadium Reviews, LLC and TM Blast, LLC, brings his extensive experience visiting over half of the MLB ballparks, along with numerous MLS, NHL, NBA, and NFL venues, to provide in-depth coverage on the bag policy, food options, and parking. He has also been interviewed about his experiences on several sports podcasts.