My family has season tickets for the Carolina Hurricanes, so I have been to the arena hundreds of times. Similarly, Josh and I have gone to other arenas for hockey games in New York & Washington, D.C., and this is the nicest of the arenas that I have seen. We personally sit in the lower level, but I have sat in the upper level in the past for NCSU basketball games and have found that you have a pretty good view (at least for sporting events) from any seat. The arena area and the bathrooms are clean and there are plenty of options for food, from hot dogs to Mexican to pizza. They also have a selection of local beers available. The prices on food and drink are high, but this is to be expected for a venue of this type and size. The parking does get expensive as well, but there is plenty of parking and I haven't had any trouble getting out of the parking lot fairly quickly after any sporting event. I personally have not had issues with leg room, but perhaps for taller people this might be more of an issue. Overall, I really like the PNC Arena and am glad to have it nearby for games & other events. read more

We went to PNC arena yesterday. I don't think I've been gone too long from concerts and plays. Since when did they start prohibiting standard size purses? I had to give up my purse to total strangers vs walk all the way back to our car. I didn't have time to think about what I had in it other than my wallet with credit cards! What the heck is with the $30 parking fee too?!? I've never paid that much for parking in my life. Will never go back there. read more

Great experience for our Canes games a few days ago. It also didn't hurt that they won!! Parking was easy, except $15. Ticket tellers and the ones who tell you where your seat is were all real friendly and helpful. Seats were comfortable and stadium was clean. Restrooms were plentiful and also clean. We bought one sausage sandwich from the concession and it was delicious. Prices comparable with other stadiums. All in all a great time in a great arena. We will certainly come back for other games. Thanks PNC. read more

This visit saw me taking the lady and the army along to see the Disney on Ice event. I have never been here before which sounds strange from someone living in Raleigh. I can't hold this place responsible but the parking lot venue pricing is ridiculous. $20 per car is making a killing and someone likely is swimming in a pool of cocaine and hookers right now if my rushed count of vehicles carrying soccer moms and children is accurate. I like the setup here. Almost every seat gives you a decent vantage point of the ice although I wouldn't want to sit in the nosebleeds. I am pretty sure that climbers of Mt McKinley have also climbed to similar heights. Good Lord. Good presentation all around. The staff were pleasant dealing with the crowds and the food/souvenir stands/hawkers were certainly enjoying siphoning off attendees' trust funds and college savings money for simple neon bracelets, plastic Dory cups of frozen ice and popcorn about 200% more expensive than a movie theater's. All in all........... wish the Storm Squad were present. Just saying. read more

Absolutely no room in the seats, everyone was crammed. I'm a 5'1 woman and had no leg space, I felt so bad for the grown man next to me because his knees were in his chest. My family and I went to see the trans-Siberian Orchestra as a relaxing December activity and we ended up leaving early because everyone was so uncomfortable, that was such a waste of money. I felt awful for the band because of how many people were leaving in the middle of their concerts due to the layout of the seats as well as the back ache that resulted from the chairs. I promise I will not be attending anything else hosted in this arena. read more

As someone who grew up calling the Boston Garden home (the old, actual garden and not what they're calling the Garden these days, although I've been a STH there most of my adult life), it's weird to now have an 'away barn'-- especially that of the Whalicanes-- as my home arena. Some of the first things that struck me when we were here for opening night: TAILGATING? WTF?!? AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! And no, I'm not kidding. We got there a few hours ahead of time, walked around with beer, mingled with fans, did some 'moonshine' shots, and had a grand old time. For real. Reminded me of college hockey days. This is the first pro sports place I've been in that had metal detectors/security screening at the door. When the guy handed me a bucket, I honestly thought it was for popcorn or if I drank too much later. When I asked what kind of crappy door prize this was, he rudely said "open your eyes, you're going through security." Sorry dude, it's my first time here and I'm not kidding when I say that I've never experienced metal detectors in over 15 NHL arenas and 30 MLB/AAA ballparks that I've visited. YOU CAN GET A GIANT BEER FOR $11. Yeah, that's impressive. I didn't need to get two at once. And there are local craft breweries peddling wares here, which is a nice alternative to Bud or Batty Blue (although who can resist the temptation after spending four years on the Canadian border?). Other than that? Pretty run of the mill. It's clean enough. The people who were at the game annoyed the hell out of me. Apparently bathroom etiquette of standing in line and not forming your own at the other door doesn't exist here. Also, fistfights will be provoked if you're 9 and don't know to stand up to let a drunk guy go through your aisle and he spills beer on his hand. It's awesome to see such strong fan support in an area that I'd never think of as being great hockey fans or followers. At the end of the day, it's NHL hockey. And for that, this place is wicked pissa. Even if the Bruins only come as a visiting team. read more

When the RBC Center opened, I was livid. The writing had been on the wall, but I somehow had convinced myself that we would see the error of our ways and allow NC State to continue to play their basketball games at Reynolds. We all know how that worked out. With the opening of the RBC Center, though, came the opportunity to grab season tickets for the Carolina Hurricanes. Over the next few seasons, I'd learn to love the building...even for basketball. In the meantime, I also found myself catching a few concerts, where the arena transformed pretty solidly into a big-time music venue. And, of course, it's still the best arena I've ever watched major pro wrestling in (don't you dare judge me). Still on the list to try one day? A monster truck ralley! In almost all cases, barring an NC State football game or the fair being on, traffic moves out of the RBC Center parking lot as painlessly as possible...which is merely icing on the cake after going to an even in a pretty rad arena. Just make sure you pay your respects to the piece of Reynolds displayed on the lower level. read more

We were running out of time to catch a Capitals game at the Verizon Center so when we found out they were playing the Hurricanes during our weekend trip to Raleigh we jumped at the chance to buy tickets. I've never sat in the upper deck for a hockey game before (I'm spoiled by my boyfriend's dad's nearly front row season tickets for the Wild), so I was a little nervous we wouldn't be able to see anything. We got tickets for the first row on the upper deck, right on the center line. I shouldn't have been nervous about the view, we could see everything just fine. What was even nicer is that there was this big concrete wall behind us that separated us from the other rows, so you didn't have anyone walking behind you, spilling beer on your head or whatnot. We had the same experience as Richard C. with really friendly fans. My boyfriend wore an old Northstars jersey and people were constantly stopping him to chat and compliment him on his jersey. The only downside to the whole experience was trying to leave the parking lot after the game ended. Whenever we go to a Wild game we park in a garage a few blocks away, so traffic leaving the game isn't really an issue. But at RBC, with so many people condensed into a lot with only so many exits...it's scary. I'd recommend saving yourself the frustration and just hanging around inside until the parking lot clears up. read more

Arena with sub-par views of ice. Pictures from stub hub do not accurately depict view. Overpriced food (nachos come in a bag with a side of cheese). Unwelcoming local fans read more

PNC Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Hockey!! If you live in the Triangle, this is your best (but certainly not only) venue in which to see grown men slide around on ice and beat the crap out of each other. And you can drink beer while you do it! As a sports arena, the RBC Center is functional if not elegant. It's a bit of a monstrosity, with architecture that only Stalin could really get on board with. It's a bit hard to access, slightly isolated from the rest of Raleigh simply because of its sprawling size. Once you're in there, though, it's go time. The facilities are large, well-appointed, and clean, and the staff isn't quite as pissed off as the typical sports center worker you might imagine. Even the seats are more comfortable than most. The reason I've never been here for anything except hockey is because, well, they don't have enough shows that I'm interested in. It's hard to pin down something at the right time that's going to be good. And that's not good. read more

The Triangle area is very lucky to have a professional sports team and the PNC Arena. The PNC Arena (formerly the RBC Center) was opened on October 22, 1999 as the "Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena". The Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL call the PNC home, and won the Stanley Cup there on June 19, 2006. Since then, they haven't been so lucky but hopefully the team will turn it around soon. My major complaint about the PNC Arena is the legroom. I am 6'6" and I find most seats to have the worst I have encountered since flying coach on Delta and Airtran in the early 2000s. I think most airlines have better legroom in coach now. It's upsetting to me that the owners decided to sacrifice legroom for more seats. At most games and events, many seats are empty. Other than that, I think the PNC Arena is a pretty good facility. I've seen Cirque du Soleil shows, concerts, and hockey games. One of my favorite concerts was Billy Joel in spring 2014. read more

Not sure how it is for hockey games, but definitely do not recommend coming here for a concert. First of all the security is extremely rude. Came 10/12/21 for a harry styles concert and security told multiple fans we might as well just go home. On top of that, there's the 11 pm rule, so even though I spent a LOT of money on tickets, did not get the full love on tour experience where harry really interacted with his fans, because he was rushing through the show read more

Came to the PNC arena to watch the Harlem Globetrotters! Which was very fun for both adults and children. Spacious space and great views of the court up close. They also had merchandise such as basketballs, jerseys headbands, and shirts. The team was hilarious. Lots of dancing and randomly picking people from the audience to include them in their acts and give out free stuff! I was amazed by their talents and basketball skills! A great place to watch this and many other events. The parking was $20 but if you can get someone to drop you off, the driver can get in and get out quickly for free and drop you off right at the box office! read more

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Lets cut to the chase, the only thing keeping this from being a 5-star review is the parking. $15-20 for event parking seems...high. Or at least it seems high for the area. Otherwise, the facilities are great. Foothills Brewing has it's own concession area with awesome craft brews. The view from the seats are generally very good. Well, I do have one other quibble, if you're taller than 5'5, your knees are going to hate you after a few minutes in the common-folks seats. The folks that work here, from security on up, are usually very polite and helpful. read more

I came to the PNC Arena to watch my hometown San Jose Sharks play against the Hurricanes. Parking for the game was $15, which isn't too bad compared to other cities. My friends told me that it used to be $5 so that's a huge jump. My biggest gripe is the beer prices. A large beer was $10! Eek! Also depending on the vendor, your beer may be filled through the bottom, which is cool to see. But be careful and not to poke the hole or you will be spilling precious beer all over you and the floor. My boyfriend's sister found out the hard way. LOL We sat in section 126 row R behind the hockey goal with a great view of the entire ice. One thing I noticed about the seats is that you don't have a lot of leg room. If you are a tall person, you may feel a tad squished. Had a great time watching the Sharks win! read more

Was in town for the NC State - Virginia basketball game and had the pleasure of making my second visit to PNC Arena. My first visit was for a Strength and Conditioning symposium in the Champions Club. It was catered by the Arena staff, and everything was delicious. This go-round I go the full experience. My fiancee is a two-time NCSU grad, and she scored some awesome tickets and a parking pass for my first State b-ball game. Parking was easy and very well organized, well staffed, and well marked. Security was also a breeze, empty your pockets, walk through the metal detector, refill your pockets. All of the seating sections were clearly marked, so we scooted on up to our seats on the club level. For college games, they do offer alcohol, but only up until tip-off. They had a great selection of local craft and domestic offerings, but we did not imbibe. When reached our seats and our in-seat waitress swooped down immediately to help us out! She was very kind and answered the only question we had (the pizza of the days was a sort of meat lovers). We settled on cheese pizza and a bottle of water. Usually halftime is a nightmare with lines, lines, and more lines. We met up with some friends and really only waited a minute or two to get some Breyers Ice Cream (yum!). PNC has a lot of different options for food and drink, so the lines were very well dispersed. Following the game, exiting the arena was very easy. Once again everything was well marked and you could exit from different levels to help alleviate foot traffic. We did try to linger a little bit to avoid parking lot traffic, but if there was one minute problem that was it. Not a terrible wait, and certainly not anything to lose a star over. All-in-all a good experience even though NCSU lost the game. Would love to come back up and catch a Hurricanes game! read more

I have seen, in total, about 15 events at the RBC Center, ranging from hockey games to concerts to dirt bike rallies...thus far, I've never had a bad experience. Like most venues, there are times when you'll wait a while in a concession line, the snacks and drinks are a little overpriced, and getting out of the parking lot isn't necessarily easy, but it still falls in the upper echelon of venues I've visited. It is always very clean, and even in crowds it's still relatively easy to move around in the concourse. For concerts, you'll generally find there's a floor seating option...this is definitely the way to go. The view from the floor seats is usually much better than the upper seats. For hockey games, the seating is really a matter of preference. Some prefer to sit lower to have a closer view of the action, but some (myself included) love being able to see the whole ice from the higher seats. Either way, it's hard to find a bad seat for the 'Canes, no matter where you are. Parking is like most any large venue, but the fact that it's sort of isolated makes for a little easier time getting in and out of the lots. read more

Of course we all know, before the big wallet came down from Pittsburgh and bought and named PNC Arena, Carolina Hurricanes used to lived in the RBC Center, and before that, "Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena." It doesn't matter who own it now, the facility still remain operational and relevant; many major sports events including the Canes play in this house, in addition to big music concerts and live show venue. I've seen Cirque du Soleil, Disney on Ice, Ringling Bros, and many music concerts like Lady Gaga and most recently Roger Waters One thing I really like about this place is the effort they put into arranging and orchestrating the parking situation. Since the Arena sit in the middle of some major roads, it takes some efforts to be able to steer the traffic in before the events and evacuate the lots after the shows end. Big thumbs up! read more

Intimate arena. It sits across the street from nc state university's stadium. Very pretty setting. The concourse on lower level is very modern and nice. Good food vendors including BBQ. read more

A fun filled night at Disney on Ice at PNC Arena! Organized parking but be prepared to pay $15 per car. Even more expensive is concessions but I don't know if that is Disney specific or PNC's price point. The staff..from Ticketing, security, to ushers were friendly. We had a great view from our seats and appreciated the production put on by Disney on Ice. read more

The stadium is very clean and orderly the staff is very friendly and able to help with anything I needed as a patron. They also have great energy and very polite read more

PNC Arena - Hurricanes VS Blues - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I hadn't been to an NHL game since before my kids were born and now I have a 9-year old who's getting into it so it was time to take the fam even if it meant a 4-hour trip up I-85 and a hotel night. First the bad: 15 bucks to park? Really? Even parking in LA is cheaper than that. It just seems excessive. Secondly, the food is way overpriced. Yes, I get that arenas and ballparks are ridiculous but $10 for a 24 oz beer? $5 for a bottle of Gatorade? And lastly, as a parent, is it too much to ask to put up dividers between the urinals in the men's rooms? The good: It's a nice, very clean arena. It doesn't look like there's a bad seat in the house and even the top row in the nosebleed section looks like it would have a good view of the action. The last time I caught a game at The Pond to see the Ducks play years ago, it seemed like our seats were MUCH farther away than the worst seats here. It was also a very easy out to get back on to I-40. All things considered the positives outweigh the negatives and it was a nice place to see a game. Just don't go hungry or thirsty unless you plan on shelling out big time. read more

Went here for my first Canes game last night and the place is very nice.. Better than the mall they used to play at back up in Hartford.. But again that was a mall so that too was awesome... We were way way way way up there.. And could see everything perfectly... When hay makers were being thrown, saw it all... Not a bad seat in the house. Food/beer even up in the nose bleed sections... Very covenient.. So why did I give it 4 stars.. The entry is a mess, with the pat down and metal detection, no structure and very sloppy.. Could see some things disappearing very easily. The parking is very much like entering, a mess.. If the Canes were good and the place was sold out, I could see leaving that place taking a good hour.. read more

My first event at the PNC Arena was a comedy show. I will say, that the concessions were very good, the bar was well stocked, and the bathrooms were very clean. The only reason I did not give five stars is because when coming in, parking was pretty hectic. They did not anyone really directing traffic. However they did redeem themselves with directing traffic upon our exit. Overall I would come to this event venue again for a concert or show or sporting event. read more

This venue is great for hockey, NC State basketball games, concerts and other big shows that come to the area. You can come early and tailgate for many events and everything is always clean. The staff is great when it comes to helping you find your seats and getting the crowds in an out. Parking is a bit steep at $20 per car so you can find options at the fairgrounds and walk. I have enjoyed every visit here and seen many top music acts and games. PNC is a great local venue and indoor arena. read more

Canes Hockey, concerts, monster trucks, rodeos,College basketball, ice skating shows for kids. There's something for everyone at the PNC Arena! read more

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Great venue - fairly quick flow through security to get into the Hurricanes game. But beware of the overpriced tasteless snack selection. Paid $3.50 for a Hot Chocolate that was basically 8 ounces of warm, brown tinted water - when I showed it to the clerk - she said that there was nothing they could do (ie, add chocolate) because it was pre-mixed. Even at $8 a bottle, I'd stick to beer or soda products to quench your thirst. read more

PNC Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The 2nd worst traffic control in Raleigh. Surpassed only by the clustered fornication that is Walnut Creek. They can't get Uber cars in in any sort of order so you can stand for an hour with your ride less than a few blocks away. Bottom line: YOU SUCK read more

Thank goodness for Charles at the box office. Not sure if he is a manager or what, but we had issues with our tickets to Cirque de Soleil for me and my kids. $250 worth of tix. And the box office employees just said "take it up with Ticketmaster" who has no live help available. We were in danger of missing the show and losing $250 and Charles stepped in and got us our tickets. He knew we had paid and knew the right thing to do was get us in, no matter what so my kids weren't disappointed. While the rest of the staff did nothing, Charles made a LEADERSHIP decision and saved the day. Give this man a raise. read more

The best thing about this venue is that there isn't a bad seat in the house. We had semi-nosebleed seats, but still felt like we were in the action. They keep everything clean and updated. The vendors range from hot-dogs to local brews to chinese food. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the price of th food and beverages. I know this is expected for a sports arena, but 9 dollars for a beer is a little too rich for my veins. We had great fun and look forward to the next hockey game or concert. read more

The arena is great as usual and gets 4 out of 5 stars. The WWE Event we saw sucked and was a 2 out of 5 stars. What can I say about tonight? Never again smh. We laughed our asses off at the overly enthusiastic fans and the cheesy wrestling for about an hour then it kept going for another hour and a half. I had to tell off the drunks behind us and grab some dumb a$$es face to get my point across and get him and his buddies to chill smh. Never again. It was a one time experience. The people who go to wwe events are not all there. read more

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Saw Kevin Hart, great show. But the venue.... Absolutely the worst! All the positive reviews are from die hard State fans. I guess people here just don't know any better and follow blindly like sheep. Parking is overpriced at $20 for events, and severely mismanaged. Show started 2 hours late, despite people getting there an hour early they wouldn't open the doors until almost showtime. Then you had to wait in line for 40 minutes after hey opened. people were making lines in the parking area. Just terrible management. To top it off, show ended at 10pm, nobody could get out of their parking spots until 1-1/2 hours later. Look elsewhere. read more

Awesome venue, just wish more events allowed alcohol

This arena is awesome! Though I wish the food and beverage prices were a little cheaper, I only have a good things to say about this venue! It is easy to find your seat, ushers are very helpful, and bathrooms are close and frequently placed throughout the building, I almost never have had to wait in line! I can't wait to come back for another event! read more

PNC Arena - Go WOLFPACK - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I just love going to the PNC Arena. I am a huge NC State Fan and love going to the games. You can see the court from any seat, including the nose bleed section. There is a wide variety of food venues to choose from, but don't expect it to be cheap. You can also walk around the stadium before the game or at half time if you want to get a little exercise. read more

PNC Arena - Let's go Pack! #NCSUmensbasketball #PNCarena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

At the RBC Center! Volunteering for the free dental clinic. Superb Dentists & Dental Hygienists doing free work for the needy. Three cheers for these wonderful wonderful people!! Oh yeah the RBC Center is a state of the art venue. That is home of the Carolina Hurricanes NHL team! read more

Great venue and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I've been there for several concerts, a hockey game and most recently for a NC state basketball game. I've always enjoyed everything EXCEPT the absolute rip off at the concession stands. You expect to pay movie theater pricing at an arena like this but $5 for a bottle of water and $6 for a handful of nachos is a bit much. The concession stands put a bad taste in your mouth and I rethink attending events based on the horrific pricing. read more

The Hurricanes won!!! I came to the game and never left my seat because the servers brought me food and drinks. The view was great and everyone at the game was friendly and helpful!! read more

Venue is great. We love to go to Hurricanes games here. My biggest complaint is the cost of food for the quality/quantity you get. $21.50 for 4 tiny chicken fingers, half a hand full of tater tots, a bottled water and a soda. I understand that food/drink is generally expensive at sport venues but if I'm going to pay that much, I should at least get better quality. It looked like they nuked a frozen kids meal. This was after paying $20 to park in a dirt lot .25 mile away. read more

Really well set up for hockey. Not a bad seat in the house. Really good concession options with multiple carts scattered around concourse to ease lines. People flow in and out of arena is well managed. Parking is easy both from the interstate and from downtown but it's a bit expensive with no cheaper options. I imagine that basketball nosebleed seats wouldn't be too good but who goes to Wolfpack basketball anyway? Haha. It's fun. Let's go canes. read more