Spectator Sports

Pittsburgh is the place for sports fans! Come see for yourself why Sporting News magazine awarded Pittsburgh the coveted "Best Sports City" title. If its action you want, this city has it covered with the best of football, baseball, hockey and more. Grab your Terrible Towel and head to Heinz field to watch as the Steelers show the world what the game of football is all about.  Head to Mellon Arena and join in all the excitement when the Penguins take the ice.  The Pirates will make a perfect summer night complete as you watch the game from PNC Park, one of the top 10 ball fields in the nation according to Major League Baseball.

Sports Teams

• Pittsburgh Steelers

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  Pittsburgh is officially "Sixburgh" as the Steelers become the first team in NFL history to win six Super Bowl titles! The Steelers Nation spreads far and wide, so grab your Terrible Towel and come celebrate where it all originates: the Home of the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Here we go!

• Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park

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  PNC Park has been hailed as one of the best ballparks in the country. With its classic-style, PNC Park is an intimate facility that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals. PNC Park is also a place to enjoy a Pittsburgh tradition—world class fireworks!

• Pittsburgh Penguins

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  The ice might be cold, but the Pittsburgh Penguins are HOT! When the 2009 Stanley Cup champions take the ice at Mellon Arena it's "A Great Day for Hockey." Tickets sell out fast, so don't be left out of the action!

• University of Pittsburgh "Pitt" Panthers

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  A breeding ground for many great football coaches and players such as Dan Marino, Russ Grimm, Mike Ditka and so many more, The University of Pittsburgh Panthers are true champions with nine National Championships. Pitt’s Men’s basketball team clinched their first ever #1 seed in the 2008-2009 season. So far, Pitt has gone on to win two National Championships in the NCAA!

Other Sports Attractions

• Heinz History Center—Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

  The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

  The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a state-of-the-art museum at the Senator John Heinz History Center, features a stunning collection of one-of-a-kind sports artifacts and interactive exhibits that celebrate the rich tradition of sports in our region. When it comes to sports pride and sports history, no other region in the world is like western Pennsylvania.

• Engine House No.25

  Engine House No. 25

  This historic firehouse now holds some of the most fascinating memorabilia of Roberto Clemente. Schedule a tour to see the paintings, photographs, letters and more and learn about the personal and professional journey of this beloved Pirates player.