The Rink at PPG Place Season Extended
The rink season will be extended to include the first two weekends in March. The rink will be open Friday evenings and regular hours Saturday and Sunday. For more information regarding hours and ticket pricing please see below.
Ticketing Change for 2020-2021 Season:
In order to maintain crowd size for social distancing, ticketing this year will be done only online and pre-paid.
All tickets must be pre-ordered here:
Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours (January 4 – February 28, 2021):
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Extended Hours:
Friday, March 5th 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 6th 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, March 7th 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, March 12th 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, March 13th 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, March 14th 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Special 2021 Winter Holiday Hours:
President’s Day, Monday, February 15: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
SESSIONS:
In order to keep within social distancing requirements, the rink will operate in sessions for the 2020-21 season.
Sessions for January 4 – February 28:
| Monday – Thursday | Friday & Saturday | Sunday | ||
| 11am – 12:45 pm | 11am – 12:45 pm | 11am – 12:45 pm | ||
| 12 pm – 1:45 pm | 12 pm – 1:45 pm | 12 pm – 1:45 pm | ||
| 1 pm – 3 pm | 1 pm – 2:45 pm | 1 pm – 2:45 pm | ||
| 6 pm – 7:45 pm | 2 pm – 3:45 pm | 2 pm – 3:45 pm | ||
| 7 pm – 8:45 pm | 3 pm – 4:45 pm | 3 pm – 4:45 pm | ||
| 8 pm – 10 pm | 4 pm – 5:45 pm | 4 pm – 5:45 pm | ||
| 5 pm – 6:45 pm | 5 pm – 6:45 pm | |||
| 6 pm – 7:45 pm | 6 pm – 8 pm | |||
| 7 pm – 8:45 pm | ||||
| 8 pm – 9:45 pm | ||||
| 9 pm – 11 pm |
Admission*
Adults (ages 13-49) : $11
Children (through age 12): $10
Seniors (ages 50 and up): $10
Military (with ID): $10
Skate Rental: $5 (Sizes 9 Jr to 13)
*Note: An online ticketing fee will be added to each ticket purchase.
Lockers (one time use, self-service): 50 Cents
COVID PROTOCOL: The Rink at PPG Place will be following all guidelines set by the local, state and federal authorities.
This includes:
- Admission size will be limited to the state and local guidelines for outdoor gatherings.
- Those waiting in line must maintain 6′ of distance.
- Masks must be worn AT ALL TIMES, inclusing when entering the skate rental area, while skating, and outside when people cannot socially distance.
- Temperature checks will be performed on those that wish to enter skate rental area.
- Frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected frequently.
LUNCHTIME MONTHLY PASSES
Lunchtime monthly passes are available in January and February for $25 and valid Monday – Friday from 11:00AM to 3:00PM (see cashier for details).
TUESDAY FAMILY NIGHTS
Beginning January 5
One child admission FREE with each adult admission purchased. Just enter the coupon code: TUESDAYFAMILY in the “Have a coupon code?” box at checkout and hit apply.
Cannot be combined with other discounts
WEDNESDAY STUDENT NIGHTS
Beginning January 6
$4 admission with a valid student ID or report card.
Cannot be combined with other discounts.
Gift certificates are available.
Pro Shop Services
Skate sharpening is available in the skate rental office for $10 per pair. Coin operated lockers are available during your skate for rink customers only, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Ice Rink at PPG Place reserves the right to interrupt skating sessions for Zamboni ice resurfacing and/or skating events. Skating times are subject to change without notice.
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GENERAL RINK INFORMATION
From November 20 through February 28, the Plaza between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue transforms into The Rink at PPG Place, a spectacular one-of-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink.
The ice rink first opened in December 2001.
Highwoods Properties purchased PPG Place in September, 2011.
The rink was replaced with a new larger ice rink for the 2015-16 season.
- The $1 Million ice rink is 116′ x 116′ – 25% larger than original rink.
- The rink is 67% larger than the Rockefeller Center ice rink.
- 700 pairs of skates.
- The ice rink is two-thirds the size of a standard National Hockey League rink.
PPG PLACE, including the Plaza and ice rink areas, is a SMOKE-FREE ZONE.
The Rink at PPG Place is available for private rentals. Please call
412-394-3641 or email ppgrink@magiciceusa.com for more information.
Managed by Magic Ice USA
In-Season Phone: 412-394-3641
Email: ppgrink@magiciceusa.com
Off-Season Phone: 305-255-4144 (Magic Ice USA)