we had a blast
by Donnie P on 4/8/24PNC Arena - RaleighPNC is a great venue and the ticket ordering process was quick and easy.
Official Ticket Marketplace of the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes History
The Carolina Hurricanes were established in Raleigh in 1997 after relocating from Hartford, Connecticut, where the National Hockey League franchise was originally founded in 1979. Since their arrival in North Carolina, the Hurricanes have made the playoffs ten times, captured six division championships, two Eastern Conference titles and the 2006 Stanley Cup Championship.
The team also hosted the 2004 NHL Draft and the 2011 NHL All-Star Game at PNC Arena, where they play their home games. When the Hurricanes made the playoffs in 2001, against the defending Stanley Cup Champions New Jersey Devils, they lost the series but came back from a 3-0 deficit to force a sixth game — marking what many believed to be the start of real hockey in the Research Triangle.
The 2005-2006 season marked the best in the Hurricanes' history, as the team finished with 112 points, beating the previous franchise-best record of 94 points. They ended up beating the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, marking the first time in NHL history that two former World Hockey Association teams faced off in the Final.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Info
Conference: Eastern
Division: Metropolitan
Year Founded: 1997
Team Colors: Grey, Red, Black
Team Rivals: Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, PNC Arena opened its doors in October 1999. On opening night, the arena played host to Raleigh's first-ever NHL game when the Hurricanes hosted the New Jersey Devils. The arena has hosted several NHL Stanley Cup Playoff and Final games, including on June 19, 2006, when the Hurricanes had the home advantage and won the Stanley Cup Final in game seven, deviating the Edmonton Oilers 3-1, bringing the Hurricanes their first Stanley Cup and the first major professional sports championship for North Carolina.
In 2019, the arena hosted the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 10 years and set a single-game record with 19,495 fans in attendance. That record was further extended on May 14, 2022, when the Hurricanes defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 before 19,513 fans. PNC Arena welcomes more than 1.5 million guests every year.
The Carolina Hurricanes’ 2023–24 regular season kicks off in October at home as the Hurricanes face off against the Ottawa Senators. The Hurricanes play their final game of the regular season at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio against Metropolitan Division opponents the Columbus Blue Jackets. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on:
Tickets for the 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Marketplace of the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes have made two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, and have won once (in 2006).
The seating map for PNC Arena can be viewed here.
PNC is a great venue and the ticket ordering process was quick and easy.
First time to a Canes game in person. We had an amazing time. Good energy good game great overall experience.
April 4, 2024 game. Great game, and the experience at PNC is always good. They seem to have mastered getting the parking lots emptied after an event like no other arena I've been to. It helps that the location of the Arena is adjacent to SO many side streets. Food and bev are a bit pricey, but that's no big surprise. They did move the lines along quickly though, so you didn't have to wait long for your $50 quick-serve dinner for two. Rest rooms were clean, staff was friendly and helpful -- all around good experience.
Great facility. Easy walk from our hotel. Ticketing and admission all worked as they should. The wrong team won.
Easy entry and exit to the PNC. All personnel friendly and professional. Good food options. Hurricanes did not disappoint in bringing an exciting hockey match.
Like I stated already, we had a great time! Always do. This time was a little more special as my fiancés mother came along for her first ever hockey game as she has grown to love the Carolina Hurricanes! She got to have her picture taken with Stormy the mascot and the team won as well. Overall a great time was had. She wants to go again before this season ends; but with my schedule and the way it is it does not seem possible. Unless we go to a playoff and those are a little out of my reach price wise.
Seats were pretty high up but still had good view. Need Labatt Blue on tap!!
It was a great night to be a NY Ranger fan. Lots of Rangers Blue in the arena. As a NY/NJ transplant, I was very happy to see them beat one of their rivals. I wish the Rangers and Canes played more games at PNC. Can’t wait for the next opportunity to see them here in the triangle. Playoffs are coming!
This venue and fans are very nice and welcoming, great seat views. Very efficient process for entry, line moved well. My only negative was the traffic flow out of the venue for UBERs etc.
Prices used to be reasonable for the Carolina Hurricanes, but not anymore. $40 for parking, $100+ a seat, food prices are exremely high, $16 for a beer, and on and on.... Fortunate that I was able to enjoy the reasonably priced times with my family as it's now too expensive to justify.