Not going to lie - this is probably one of the best, if not unequivocably, the best indoor sporting stadium that I have ever been to. I know, that sounds so weird, right? But there's a few factors that about RBC that I really do like, and it sweetens the deal when I'm in the RTP area visiting family for the holidays because we do try to catch a Canes game there. A review of the Canes? Eh, that's another story. Watching the Hurricanes play is like watching Ballard slap the sh1t out of Vokoun with his hockey stick. Self destruction. Case in point: The Friday after Thanksgiving - they were up 4-1 on the Thrashers at the beginning of the 3rd, and lost 6-4 in the end. I digress. Location: 3 out of 5 I have lived in Chicago now for the better part of a decade, and I've come to enjoy the fact that no matter where I've gone to watch sports, there's always some public transportation option that's fast, and efficient. The slight exception to this rule might be the Chicago Fire, but even they have a bus that runs from Midway Airport. Anyway, much like anywhere else in the RTP area, this place needs to be driven to. Don't remember it being too far off the highway though. You take the exit for 441 or something like that, and you're there in no time. Amenities: 5 out of 5 Ahh, portapotties spread out along the main West walkway. A very clean and hospital environment inside. Lots of merchandise and food stands. Can't ask for more. Pricing: 4 out of 5 I didn't go broke at this game. For example, to park in the lot, it was 10 dollars, I think. TEN DOLLARS. That's it. Large import cans and bottles were 11 bucks, the larger domestic drafts were 8, and food was about the same as it is anywhere else. I mean, you can't expect to spend zero money, but RBC is reasonable. Overall: 5 out of 5 There is a caveat in that since I was sitting right behind the Canes bench on my latest trip there, the lines and concessions might have seemed to be a little better, but I've sat up in the nosebleeds as well before, and everything seemed equitable. Also, here is a link for the pictures I took at the game: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2222709&id=2403743&l=891c769109 read more

PNC Arena - seats at a canes game - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I attended 3 sessions of the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the 2016 NCAA Basketball tournament here. The arena has a decent configuration for basketball. I didn't have the best seats but had a decent view of the activity. There was a variety of food concessions. I am a popcorn lover and some of the concessions were popping the corn. I prefer freshly popped and avoided the concessions that had their popcorn in large bags. Unfortunately, the NCAA doesn't allow beer to be served, and all of the beer concessions were closed or limited to selling soft drinks. The area had ample parking. The security screening on entry created long lines to enter but the lines moved. I'd attend games here in the future. read more

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I was given tickets to watch a NC State Wolfpack game. The seats that my friend has are amazing, however, the facility is a different story. Based on where we entered, we asked various people which way to go in order for us to find our seats. They pointed us towards the direction. We kept walking and walking, and ended walking around the entire arena before coming to the spot where we entered. If we made a left and walked 2 exits, we would have been at our seats, instead were pointed the opposite direction. (on a positive side, we did get in an additional 1300 steps) The food that is offered is pretty diverse, however the prices are so astronomically high. The prices they charge for a beer - $12.00? that's crazy. those prices make me feel like i'm at Yankee stadium...however I'm in the North Carolina, Not NY...shouldn't have to pay NY prices down here. They charge $5.50 for a single bottle of water, $13 for a small order of chicken fingers and the fries are sold separately. A pulled pork sandwich with potato chips was $15.00. (the sandwich was NOT that big). Everything seemed like you had to pay a fortune in order to visit this facility. Comparing it to an arena in Georgia (Infinite Energy Center) - Parking is FREE; buses pick you up and drive you closer, if you are parked further away The Food is affordable here ($8 for a burger, compared to $13). Bathrooms are clean vs the PNC where it smelled like I was in a porta-potty. Overall, was very disappointed with this facility. read more

Came for the Habs/Canes game on 2/8! So many things going on, I have no idea if that's normal to have this many promos going on at once, but there were bobbleheads, Olympic jerseys, and after the game you could even go down to the ice to take pictures with their Olympian players' banners! So I've never been here before but there were a LOT of people trying to get in, and the security takes a long time. It's almost like going to the airport except that you can keep your shoes on. It's a little over the top imo. This is my 5th NHL arena and this is the only one to have such excessive levels of security. I think they could really improve the experience by having staff at other entrances communicate with each other and maybe direct people to other entrances that have less people. It took us half an hour to get in. It was ridiculous. I like to watch warmups and take pictures, and I missed the chance entirely. For comparison, I went to a game in Nashville in December and arrived about the same length of time before the game and had zero issues, and they have the most similar security measures in place that I've experienced. So this arena definitely loses a star for that. Once you're inside it's a nice place. I didn't eat anything but I did make use of the beer kiosk near our section. I bought a beer before the game and the guy remembered me when I came back before the 3rd period. That's impressive. $10 for a ~24oz local beer isn't bad at all especially because by the end I was feeling it like a proper drunk Habs fan. People who work here are really nice, I was very glad nobody tried to be funny about me buying a Canes shirt with my Canadiens jersey on. The arena is nice, It's probably the second nicest one I've been to because Tampa and their ridiculous screen win out. There's the usual amount of commercial time games, and everyone all seems to be having a blast, win or lose. People leave early though if the Canes are losing, because this arena is out there and traffic is bad. Even leaving when the game actually ended, we sat for a long time. I will definitely be back but much earlier next time! read more

PNC Arena - Panorama of the arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The good - it is clean and the amenities are comfortable. The bathrooms are good with working hands free water and towels and numerous toilets. It's a good place to take in a hockey game. Concerts aren't bad either but very crowded. If you can handle the traffic it isn't too bad. Marketplace 314 is the best place to eat - friendly folks and good food for a decent price. The budweiser seating area in the 3rd concourse is a nice place to enjoy a (watered down) beer. Please do more of the mime cam and the Lion King cam. I've never had a bad employee experience here and have always felt welcomed. The Caniac Coach is awesome!!!! The bad - parking fees are ridiculous. The ugly - The know-it-all fans and their obnoxious children. First, the drunk parents who are more interested in drinking than parenting. And then their kids who run a mock and the parents laugh like it's cute. read more

PNC Arena - Repping my Yelp Elite socks at the PNC. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Ok so- I'm a huge NY Rangers fan and I would have loved to see them play here on this particular night but unfortunately the week I was visiting a friend in NC- I could only get tickets to see the NJ Devils booo! Anyway, I figured I'd go and this ONE time root for the Hurricanes. Can't stand the Devils hehe. Anyway overall- I did like the arena! It was pretty clean and the people are friendly- however it is no MSG. I guess I'm spoiled because I'm so used to NYC. Well one thing that certainly does not differ from MSG is the drink prices! Ouch. Most things in NC are way cheaper than what I can find in NYC but not at this place. They bang you over the head for that and are pretty stingy with the alcohol- much like MSG. I also got a kids hamburger which was not even worth taking a photo of and sharing it here lol It was pretty hard and tasteless. It didn't even come with a slice of tomato or lettuce. Just a hard patty on a hard bun- bleh. But that wasn't the main reason I came here- I came to watch some hockey! The arena is pretty small actually which is fine- but the one thing that really bugged me was the lack of support for the Carolina Hurricanes. Come on people?! Worst crowd ever and I mean that in the sense that nobody has any team spirit! I think the few Devils fans that were there were making more noise for their team than the rest of the arena for the Canes! It was very disappointing. Not to mention I paid 138 for seats 4 rows from the glass - which were amazing seats btw-and most of the arena was empty the entire game! I thought maybe by the second period more people would come but nope. Empty seats everywhere. I just wasn't feeling the whole atmosphere of how exciting a hockey game is supposed to be :-/ NC hockey fans- get your acts together and go support your team! No wonder they got their butts kicked royally with a 5-1 loss. Sad sad. Poor Canes :-( On the up side- I think it's cute that they have guys and girls around the arena acting as "cheerleaders" to try and get the crowd going. And!! I totally loved the parachute tee shirt drops! So cute! :-) Next time I plan to get seats just as good to see MY boys play there! I'd be in heaven! So overall experience was "ok." read more

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NCSU basketball, Canes games, concerts, 5Ks, it feels like I have been living at PNC arena since I set foot in Raleigh. The bathrooms are clean, but other than that, I am not very impressed with this arena. Recently, I attended a Canes game with my friend and her extended family. Since it was a large group, everyone in the party got a $10 concessions credit with their ticket. When we went to redeem our concessions, they didn't have it in their system and we had to wait for the concessions manager to come in person and straighten it out. The whole process took more than the 20 minutes for half time causing us to miss part of the game. Isn't this what computers are for? Another issue is the concessions. I get it, you should expect high prices for concessions at sporting events at concerts. However, a large beer at The Avett Brothers concert cost a whopping $13! That is about the price of an entree at a decently nice restaurant. The concessions are also poor quality for the high price you are paying. I got a hot chocolate at the The Avett Brothers concert, and the chocolate powder was all collected at the bottom. None of the other concessions are that great either, and I am generally not tempted to purchase them. Speaking of high prices, make sure you bring $15 in cash for your parking spot. You can avoid this if you park at the fairgrounds, just be prepared to walk a bit. read more

The staff was great. Arena could use some updates for sure, looked very OLD. My advice: DO NOT UBER TO OR FROM THIS LOCATION. It is a nightmare!!!! It took us over an hour after the concert ended for our Uber to reach us. Something has got to change!!! Pay the parking to avoid the hassle of Uber pick ups and drop offs!!!!! read more

Parking lot sucks. Unc Raleigh always proves that they can lose all their" home" games there. I don't even know why they let Unc Raleigh share a home arena with the hurricanes. Also I did see people working on air conditioners and lawn mowers outside. Must be part of their college curriculum. read more

I've visited this arena on multiple occasions and I've never had any complaints. The staff is always very helpful and kind. The food, beverage and parking prices are typical for most event venues. Parking is typically around $20. The arena is always clean and presentable. read more

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Have to say one of better arenas to watch a game at. The staff was pretty darn amazing. That great southern charm really came out. Helpful even though mast majority of the fans where not Cane fans. Food choices where plentiful. Just your typical though taste to them nothing that you would swear you got to have next time you go there. The big reason for the four stars is getting out of the parking lot and the traffic control. Very poorly lite and the officers really should be wearing something reflective. Few almost got hit steeping into traffic from the side with only a rolling pin size light well dressed in black. Think safety first would be my thought while doing traffic control. All and all great place to see a hockey game. read more

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I have been to PNC countless times. Usually it's a pretty decent experience. Tonight was not one of those nights. Yes, the Canes won in OT and that is fantastic but the seats in section 302 are the most uncomfortable seats we have ever sat in at PNC. I know the upper section of the bowl got new seats in the offseason but it seems that they made them super narrow with cup holders on both sides. Not good. I am an average size person and it is extremely tight. I was just at the arena a few weeks ago, on opening night and sat in the upper bowl, section 335, I think, and those seats, though new, were totally fine and not super narrow. Someone tell Tom Dundon not every fan is as lean as he is! Let's go Canes! read more

Holy moley! Scored great FRONT ROW SEATS to Journey and Def Leppard. This venue has parking down to a science. They do check your bag, purse before you come in. So don't bring anything you wouldn't bring on an airplane while traveling. Drinks and food are expensive, so plan to spend some cash if you're eating or drinking. Always great people watching! read more

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I love coming here for various events! The stadium, restrooms, concessions, etc. are always clean. Staff is always friendly! Seats are comfortable... Glad to have a stadium of this caliber in Raleigh! read more

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

State Fair opening night AND Bruno Mars concert on the SAME NIGHT. I traveled 150 miles to find MULTIPLE entrances to PNC Arena CLOSED. Traffic was horrendous despite getting there an hour before showtime! Shame on RDU and PNC Arena for not getting it together!! read more

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

I've come to PNC Arena for numerous Carolina Hurricanes games and NC State basketball games and it's alright. It's alright - just an average arena with expensive parking and overpriced concessions. I wish there were better public transportation options or it was better located so you wouldn't have to find ways around paying for parking. Pro Tip 1: To avoid paying for parking, park on the other side of Trinity Ave at the fairgrounds parking lot (at the corner of Youth Center Drive) - it's a short walk over to the arena. Pro Tip 2: If you're not drinking, you can sign up to be a designated driver and get a free cup of Pepsi. Pro Tip 3: If you're a student, you can go to the ticket office 1 hour before Hurricanes games and get discounted tickets ($35 for lower deck, not sure what upper deck seats are now). read more

We often come to watch the Hurricanes play and have been here for one concert. Parking can be kind of crazy and you may find yourself walking if you don't want to pay the parking fees. Also, when you're leaving the event, it can get a bit jammed to get out onto the main roads. If you're not tailgating, I'd suggest taking an Uber as they have pick up/drop off locations right near the doors. It's a really nice arena and is often very clean. One of the cleanest I've been to. For concessions, they have a lot of local businesses which I appreciate. You can find local beers, local foods, ice cream, etc. Their BBQ pork sandwiches with slaw are SO yummy. Of course, as with any event center, the prices are high for drinks and food. I think that is to be expected. This past time we visited, we had the opportunity to sit at the glass level for the Canes game. So fun! It was really cool to see the players/action up close. It's a worthwhile experience to attend one of the hockey games! We had fun at the concert we went to, as well. The stage expanded all the way to the upper levels which I thought was awesome. It allowed for everyone to see the performer (even if you weren't on the floor levels). read more

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

I am a Vegas Golden Knights fan so I came up for a game three years ago, then had to wait until now to repeat the trip because of the NHL restricting travel the previous year. On that initial trip we were very impressed with the PNC arena, the food options, the many bathrooms, availability of drinks, etc. Well, I suppose Covid really changed things here. First off, they no longer have an outdoor smoking area which was a bummer. But they have really limited the open food options, almost all food outlets were closed on the third level forcing fans to flood the first level at each intermission making the lines and wait times very long. While they have tweaked the Ride Share drop off for the better, the pick up is an unmarked mess, making most fans make the trek across the parking lot to where they were dropped off only to find they must return to an area between PNC and Carter Finley, and most had to have phone conversations with their driver (we did) who are just as confused about where to pick up riders. Uber and Lyft are very important here because the parking fee is a whopping $25 (our tickets were only $32 each)! Last is security, while the health check was understandable and brief, the airport-like metal detector and bag scanner seems a tad heavy handed (no bags are allowed in anyway), but even then, fine. What made us feel less secure was in our 25 minute wait in line outside we were passed and or sniffed by some sort of sniffer dog no less than 6 times before we even entered the building. After asking ourselves "what terrible disaster has happened here that this is needed?", a quick stroll around the outside of the arena revealed that there were five police dogs in total, sniffing fans at each entrance. When security for a sporting event is at a higher level than taking an international flight, it does the opposite of making attendees feel safe, it makes you feel like there is, or at least has been in the past, impending danger. It just seemed a little much to start a sporting event. read more

PNC is a very nice arena. Been here for hockey, and various other events. The night of Jim Gaffigan, they wouldn't let us use the bottled drinks we purchased. So I had to buy bottled drinks, that had to be poured into topless cokes and then make multiple trips to insure I didn't spill things. Was very disappointed. Other than not being able to purchase and drink from a drink bottle I think the place is great. read more

I was here recently to see Katt Williams and everything was pretty orderly, getting in and out. I don't know what it's like when there's 3 times the people here, so I can't tell you if the flow is just as smooth. The seats they provide for floor seating are horrible - if you have back issues, these folding chairs will cause you some aches/pains. Besides the seats, the facility, upon arrival, was very clean. Again, since Katt's show wasn't as big as game finals/championships, parking was a breeze - it was pretty orderly and I didn't have to wait an hour to leave. All the ushers and security were friendly and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate attending future events here, although I would choose the regular venue seats versus the floor's folding chairs. read more

Still an awesome venue. Parking now $30 so I guess I'm just updating my review to say parking prices are going in the wrong direction. Love having all my teams and favorite artists in the same venue. love u pnc, but still going to park and walk lol read more

Great views, even with Nosebleeds! Went to a NC State v. (2) Duke game and got the $56 seats, which were definitely the nosebleeds. They still provided a great viewing experience for the game, and I didn't feel like I needed to be sitting any closer to enjoy the game! -Steven read more

For every event, the horrible parking staff and customer service almost makes it more worth it to NOT attend an event

I've only been here for NC State basketball, but it's a great arena and one of the easiest to get into and out of that I've ever seen. They also have clearly marked pick up spots for Uber and Lyft, which just recently started to become common at some Boston venues, but not all. I'll leave it for others to discuss other events but for basketball it was great. read more

The parking and shuttle is horrible. People are handicapped and they have us waiting over 20 minutes for a shuttle to get to our vehicles. We are all handicapped with placards, had to pay $20 to park and they had us park far from the arena in promise of a shuttle. This is truly not a properly way to do business. read more

Amazing place. I've been coming here since it was the RBC center to watch Canes games with my dad and it hasn't changed too much.

I attended I Love The 90s Tour here last night! It was awesome sauce. I also have been to other events including NC State Basketball, Go Pack! And Hockey games, go Canes! Great venue. read more

PNC Arena - To the tick, tock, ya don't stop! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have to admit that I haven't been to a whole lot of stadiums to do a really thorough comparison, but from what I've seen so far, the PNC arena is a fairly big attraction around here... You've got the only pro team in the area, the NHL Carolina Hurricanes, there are regular attractions like the Wringling Brothers Circus, Disney on Ice, UFC Fighting, Monster Trucks, Bull-Riding, concerts like Macklemore and Billy Joel... we even saw a Cirque du Soleil show here one time! Yes, the seats are slightly cramped. Yes, beers and snacks are pretty pricey. But I've seen the same high prices and cramped seats at other local concert venues in the area. There is just something electric about seeing a Carolina Hurricanes game! Could it be that they won the Stanley Cup back in 2006? Yes, we sit at the ends of our seats every year for a repeat of that win. The energy is high, the crowd is bathed in red, white and black, we dance, we scream and we cheer to have our 2 second jumbo-tron appearance. Overall, we love going to the PNC Arena for a show. It's big, crowded, exciting... we love it! TIP - want free parking? Avoid the $15 or $20 fee and find a spot over near the NC State Fairgrounds. A short, refreshing walk past the Carter-Finley stadium - you'll be there in no time. And that $15 can buy you a couple extra hot dogs! read more

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While RBC still pulls some great acts, and is a solid arena for a game, I have to update based on comparisons to the awesome DPAC venue. Here's where it lacks in that light: *Though parking is on-site, it's a beastly $10, and the congested entrance off of Wade Avenue can cause significant delays for big events. *No super-duper dapper greeters or door openers. *Zero leg-room! I'm only 5'3", and struggled to get comfy without delivering a roundhouse kick to the head in the row in front of me. Food and beverage options aren't too shabby and most sight-lines are good -- but it's definitely better geared toward a sporting event or a concert than a performing arts experience. read more

I want to post an update after our recent experience at the Arena Club restaurant before the Cirque du Soleil show. We had reservations for the $25/person buffet meal before the show. What an amazing deal. The buffet was great. The salad bar was fresh and appetizing and they had two soups featured as well. Hot dishes included a ravioli station (A+), crab cakes (B), lamb (C), a chicken and pasta dish (B) and a few other things I can't recall or maybe didn't get to try. The carving station had the old buffet standard prime rib that was a (B+) too. The white chocolate mint creme brulee was a star dessert and the chocolate cake was good too. Another great feature was the wine bottles were very reasonably priced especially when you consider you're in a stadium. We paid $24 for a bottle (with choices ranging from $20-$40). When you consider a "double pour" at one of the concession stands during the show cost $17+, this was a huge deal! I would be remiss to not also mention the service was fantastic and friendly. A lot of times I will really overlook service for a buffet meal, but they were so nice and cheerful. We got a good wine recommendation from an older gentleman and the empty plates were always taken away promptly and water glasses refilled. For hockey games, I think you need to get a special ticket for access, but it's a separate ticket from your game seats from what I was told. That means you don't have to be a skybox owner to eat here. I would definitely check this out for a convenient meal in the future. read more

Honestly? I'd sleep on the floor if they'd let me. And I bet it would be super clean. It's my home away from home away from home. I grew up attending AHL Hockey games in Binghamton, NY's Broome County Arena (which was in sad shape then, and even worse shape now). So I appreciate the upkeep of this building, the bathrooms are conveniently located and nice (aside from a broken door lock here and there), more food vendors than you could ever possibly try (though I wish they would look into more gluten free friendly items). Plus you have the main store for the Carolina Hurricanes, "The Eye" and several smaller locations throughout the arena. Parking is usually very convenient. I try to arrive for a Canes game 15 minutes or so before doors open and can still park very close to the building. Security is friendly and easy and quick to get through. I've seen a few shows here, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers last year, great place to see live music as well. read more

Things I like about the RBC: 1. their parking - as Ron notes, it's easy to get in and out, and there's a lot of it. It's not the logistical nightmare it could potentially be, and I appreciate that. 2. Tailgating - They allow it. We tailgated Monster Jam, an event that really isn't all that conducive to an arena the size of the RBC (as in, it wasn't large enough... while the RBC gets 4 stars, Monster Jam itself would get 2). Yet, no one hassled us as we drank beers and ate large sausages. So I like that. 3. The center itself: it's well laid out, the seats do allow for good viewing of whatever you're there for (Canes games, monster trucks, etc). Overall a decent place to see whatever it is you're seeing. Though it's a little too small for monster trucks (not their fault, just an observation). read more

Just went to see Trans Siberian Orchestra at the PNC center. It was not a great experience. To start with the PNC Center packed the people in like sausages. There were so many people who clearly do not fit into the seats there. I had floor seats and that was even worse. Poor people around me could not even hardly sit in their seats because of how close the seats. I was lucky because we were on the end and the people next to me were not oversized. As a side note, the Trans Siberian Orchestra was not a great show. Just a lot of hair flinging and lights. Music itself was not that great. read more

We saw Muse here on 10/26 and I was really impressed with this venue. The only other arena concert I have been to was at the Pepsi Center in Denver and this was so much better! I knew it would be a large arena but I felt like there was a great stage set up/presence of the band that made it feel smaller. It was very new, clean, well staffed and the flow in and out of the concert and concessions was very manageable. They also seemed to have enough bathrooms which is very unusual for most venues and they were clean even after the concert. The staff was friendly and helpful, well, unless you are trying to record any of the concert with your phone. (cameras not allowed) I would definitely go back again for a concert. New to the area, I didn't realize this was going to turn into a hockey arena in a few weeks, so it might be Spring before I get back. As far as seating, I always like reserved since I am an aging goth girl and cant stand for hours at a time in GA nor do I wish to be there 3 hours early getting my drink on anymore. But, I found two sections that are really awesome viewing. 105 and 106. Look ma, no binoculars! Great show, btw, though they didn't play my favorite song: Map of the Problematique. :( read more

Have been to a half dozen Hockey games this year at PNC as well as a couple of industry events. Pretty nice venue, cold beer and pretty good food compared to other arenas I've been to. Had dinner this time at the restaurant on the second level. Pretty ok buffet food, a little pricey but I expected that given the venue. The corporate event I attended earlier this year was very cool. They set up pool tables, corn hole boards as well as bars food and tables on the arena floor. They also lowered the Jumbotron and Brodcasting a football game on it during the event... Cool spot for a party!!! read more

Having gone to the RBC Center for the first time last night to see Cirque du Soleil - Alegria, I wanted to give a separate review for the location apart from the show. First the positives... The parking lots are very large and they do a great job directing traffic in and out. This gets a big + in my book. Having just been to Wilmington, when we left after the firework show, it took us an hour just to get out of the parking garage and onto a main street. We were home in under 20 minutes after the show at the RBC center. Thank you for actually having people out there to direct traffic. Getting into the auditorium and finding our seats was very quick. The ticket line moved very fast and efficiently. The staff seemed to know their jobs and were great at directing people to their seats. They also were very pleasant and smiling while ushering people through. I always like it when you see staff that seem happy to be helping people. Now the negatives... You need a shoehorn to get into the seats. I'm not a tall person (5'3") and even I found the legroom nonexistent. My poor hubby at 6'6" had his knees crammed into the two seats in front of him. I understand you want to get as many people in as you possible can, but an average person should be able to be comfortable. There is more legroom on an airplane in coach seats than there is in this place. The drinks and food are even more expensive than at the movies. It's $4 just for a bottle of soda or water. At least for that price at the movies you get a big cup with ice you can chomp on when the drink is gone. The food we got wasn't hot and didn't seem cooked all the way through. After paying that much for it, I want my food at least cooked. Overall, since this is the nearest location for shows, I'll be back. Next time I go, I'll have to make sure to find an aisle seat for my hubby so he can at least stretch one of his legs out. I'll also make sure I eat first. 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

PNC Arena is a great resource for the Triangle to have to hose events. It does a great job of hosting the Canes' games. There really isn't a bad seat in the house, even nosebleed is great. The Canes have an interactive show on the jumbo tron that allows each fan to feel that they are all front row, center-ice. I've also been for NCSU games, and many concerts, and haven't had a bad experience yet. Of course, my issue, which isn't any different than other venues, is the cost of the food and beer. What the hell is up with that? I guess they are still trying to pay for the place! Also, you can go to one event and parking of $10, then go to another one and parking is $20. HUH??? We've since learned to take transportation or carpool with others to the events to save on this cost. Crazy! There are plenty of entrances and ease of parking when entering the venue (Except for the cost). The sound is excellent- LOUD for Canes games, and the acoustics are great for concerts! read more

Disclaimer: Fan bias content. As a hockey fan, I love this place, and I will always have fond memories of many nights spent cheering at the RBC Center. I would never suggest an arena for anything other than sports, this isn't the 70's, and setting up a concert in an arena is generally a logistic nightmare. As for amenities, the food is arena food, expensive, mediocre and necessary to complete the sporting atmosphere. The parking's $10, so, bring cash. The restrooms (men's rooms, at least) are large, well lit and fairly clean (impressively so, considering the traffic). Bring your kids, bring your grandparents, pick up the hobo from the traffic median and get here for some hockey, it's just more fun with more people. As for other events, I can't really say, since I've not been to any that weren't hockey games, but, my basic rule is that arenas were built to house sports, and concert halls were built to house concerts. Pick your event accordingly. read more

I love that the RBC Center isn't afraid to give seat upgrades. I got nosebleed tickets to the Britney Spears and was upgraded to the Lower Level, sweetness!! They have a good selection of concessions and the prices aren't to bad when compared to other major entertainment arenas. Parking is another story, $10 is a bit much and sometimes they try to charge you to park even if you're just going to the box office. I highly recommend you car pool and have a tailgate before you attend an event here to get your money's worth. read more