Penguins, First National Bank Announce Major Partnership

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Pittsburgh Penguins and FNB Corporation already had a solid relationship, as the bank will be the primary tenant of a new office building to be constructed on the old Civic Arena site the Pens are developing.

But the team and the bank solidified their relationship even more by announcing that FNB the 0fficial retail banking partner and official digital banking partner of the Penguins. The multi-year agreement includes a significant FNB. presence at PPG Paints Arena.

Beginning with the 2020-21 hockey season, fans can watch games from the FNB. Club, a premium seating club on the west side of the arena and will enter through the FNB. Gate along Centre Avenue, across from Logan Street.

FNB also will provide on-site access to banking services and information through three ATMs and a new FNB digital center, a space that will serve as a hub to connect fans with exciting promotions, interactive experiences and unique banking technology. The center is planned to host features including an ATM with two-way video chat technology.

"Our partnership with FNB unites two organizations that share a dedication to excellence and to improving the quality of life in the city we both call home," Pens president David Morehouse said in a release. ?We are excited to work together to continue building a transformational partnership to show our appreciation, give back to our fans and invest in the local community."

FNB also will establish a presence at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, including an ATM.

First National Bank will be the anchor tenant of a new $200 million, 24-story office building that will be a key component of the redevelopment of the former Civic Arena site. The FNB Financial Center will have 387,00 square feet of office space, as well as 20,000 square feet of dining, fitness, entertainment and retail.

The development will include a 100-space parking garage and an 1,800-square-foot FNB branch.

Also planned is an upper floor of amenity space with a state-of-the-art gym, clubhouse, conference area and outdoor terraces. The site also will feature 2.5 acres of public open space with retail kiosks and signature design elements.