The UPMC Rink at PPG Place
Ticketing for 2023-2024 Season:
Ticketing this year can be done online and pre-paid to guarantee your date and entry time slot and avoid waiting in long lines. Walk up in-person sales will also be available, however, long waits can occur for walk up admission on busy dates. Waiting can be avoided if advance tickets are pre-purchased online.
Online advance ticket sales for this season will be live starting October 1, 2023.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All pre-paid tickets are only available here:
Hours of Operation:
Special Holiday Hours: (Opening Day through Thanksgiving Weekend)
November 17 – November 26:
Sunday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Holiday Hours:
November 27 – December 14:
Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Special Holiday Hours: (School Holiday Break)
December 15 – January 7:
Sunday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Winter Hours:
January 8 – February 25:
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.
Special 2023 Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 23, 2023: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Christmas Eve – Sunday, December 24, 2023: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Christmas Day – Monday, December 25, 2023: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – Sunday, December 31, 2023: 10 a.m. – Midnight
New Year’s Day – Monday, January 1, 2024: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
SESSIONS:
Pre-paid online tickets and in-person walkup admissions are all ticketed in one hour and 45 minute long sessions. Sessions times for the Holiday and Special Holiday Hours (11/17/2023 – 1/7/2024) are listed below:
Sessions for November 17 – January 7:
Sunday – Thursday | Friday & Saturday | ||||
10 AM – 11:45 AM * | 10 AM – 11:45 AM | ||||
11 AM – 12:45 PM | 11 AM – 12:45 PM | ||||
12 PM – 1:45 PM | 12 PM – 1:45 PM | ||||
1 PM – 2:45 PM | 1 PM – 2:45 PM | ||||
2 PM – 3:45 PM | 2 PM – 3:45 PM | ||||
3 PM – 4:45 PM | 3 PM – 4:45 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 – 7:45 PM | ||||
7 PM – 8:45 PM | 7 PM – 8:45 PM | ||||
8 PM – 9:45 PM | 8 PM – 9:45 PM | ||||
9 PM – 10:45 PM * | 9 PM – 10:45 PM |
*November 27 – December 14: Sunday – Thursday, there will be no sessions at these times*
Admission*
Adults (ages 13-49): $11-$12
Children (through age 12): $10-$11
Seniors (ages 50 and up): $10-$11
Military (with ID): $10-$11
First Responders (with ID): $10-$11
Skate Rental: $5-$6 (Sizes 9 Jr to 15 adult)
*Note: An online ticketing fee will be added to each ticket purchase.
Lockers are available (one time use, self-service): $1.00
COVID PROTOCOL: The UPMC Rink at PPG Place will follow any guidelines imposed by the local, state and federal authorities including CDC recommendations.
This may include:
- Admission size will be limited to the state and local guidelines for outdoor gatherings if restrictions come into place.
- Those waiting in line may be asked to maintain 6′ of distance.
- It may be recommended that masks be worn at times when you can’t socially distance.
LUNCHTIME MONTHLY PASSES
Lunchtime monthly passes are available in January and February for $30 and valid Monday – Friday from 11:00AM to 3:00PM (see cashier for details).
PRINCESS SKATE
Sunday, January 28: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Young princes and princesses of all ages are invited to join along in the annual “Princess Skate” at the UPMC Rink at PPG Place for a magical afternoon of skating alongside character favorites.
TUESDAY FAMILY NIGHTS
Beginning Tuesday, January 9
One child admission FREE with each adult admission purchased. When purchasing tickets online, just select the “Tuesday Family Night” ticket option on the ticketing website or mention the special in person when buying the tickets at the skate rental admissions area.
Cannot be combined with other discounts
WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE STUDENT NIGHTS
Beginning Wednesday, January 10
$5.50 admission with a valid student ID or report card.
Cannot be combined with other discounts.
THURSDAY COUPLES NIGHTS
Beginning Thursday, January 11
One adult admission FREE with an adult admission purchased. When purchasing tickets online, just select the “Thursday Couple’s Skate” ticket option on the ticketing website or mention the special in person when buying the tickets at the skate rental admissions area.
Cannot be combined with other discounts.
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. We also offer skate laces, gloves and hats.
The UPMC 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 17 through February 25, the Plaza between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue transforms into The UPMC 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 UPMC 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)