The Pittsburgh Penguins have had two homes since 1967: the Civic Arena, the domed building known as the Igloo, for 43 years, and since 2010 the arena across the street now called PPG Paints Arena.
Here is every home in order, with the years the Penguins played there, what made each one matter and what stands on the site today.
Every Penguins Arena, 1967 to Today
- Pittsburgh
1967–2010Opened in 1961 with the world's first retractable roof in a major sports venue, giving it the nickname the Igloo. Seating was raised to 12,500 for the NHL. The Penguins won Cups in 1991, 1992 and 2009 here.
Today: Demolished in 2011–12; the site is parking, with redevelopment planned
Stadium history →- 2010–presentCurrent home
Opened in August 2010 across the street from the Civic Arena as Consol Energy Center; renamed in 2016. The Penguins won the Stanley Cup in 2016 and 2017 as tenants here.
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Penguins Arena FAQ
Where did the Penguins play before PPG Paints Arena?
At the Civic Arena, from 1967 to 2010. Opened in 1961, it had the world’s first retractable roof at a major sports venue, and its seating was raised from 10,732 to 12,500 to meet NHL requirements.
How many arenas have the Penguins had?
Two: the Civic Arena (1967–2010), called Mellon Arena from 1999 to 2010, and PPG Paints Arena (2010–present), which opened as Consol Energy Center.
Why did the Penguins leave the Civic Arena?
It had become the oldest arena in the NHL, and Mario Lemieux’s early efforts to strike a deal with the city for a new one had failed. The completion of Consol Energy Center guaranteed the team would stay in Pittsburgh. The Penguins moved across the street in 2010.
Is the Civic Arena still standing?
No. After groups declined to give it historic status, it was demolished between September 2011 and March 2012. Parking now covers the site, and the Penguins hold the rights to redevelop it.
Where do the Penguins play now?
At PPG Paints Arena in downtown Pittsburgh. It opened in 2010, took its current name in 2016 and seats 18,187 for hockey; the Penguins won the Stanley Cup in 2016 and 2017 as its tenants.