Pirates Announce Host Of PNC Park Improvements For 2023

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pirates on Thursday detailed a number of improvements made at PNC Park in advance of the 2023 season. The Bucs' home opener is April 7 versus the Chicago White Sox.

The improvements are in addition to the new scoreboard, fascia ribbon boards and in-park sound system that the Pirates announced last month. The new scoreboard will have a display area twice as large as the previous version and the team has promised it will provide stunningly clear images and wider viewing angles.

At the stadium gates, the Pirates partnered with Evolv Technology to simplify the entry process and reduce the amount of time that guests spend waiting in line. The screening system uses sensor technology with artificial intelligence to provide accurate threat detection without requiring fans to stop or open bags.

In partnership with Aramark, PNC Park's food services manager, the Pirates will debut a family-friendly walk-in market on the stadium's first-base side,of PNC Park, a fan favorites favorites market on the third-base side and several new beer markets. Each of the markets will feature a self-checkout system that will enable guests to quickly scan items, pay and get back to their seats.

“As we continue to enhance PNC Park, our goal is to build upon what makes it so special and provide an exciting and memorable game-day experience,” Pirates president Travis Williams said.

“The improvements to our main concourse come after discussions with our fans. They want more of the popular items made at a high quality, served more quickly and as conveniently as possible. These upgrades to improve entry into the ballpark, the flow of the concourse, and the speed of service are a direct result of that feedback.”

Additional technology upgrades include the expansion of self-ordering kiosk systems at food stands throughout Pops’ Plaza, down the left-field line. Fans will be able to place orders at multiple stands in one transaction, avoiding multiples lines and decreasing wait times.

The Pirates are also installing new concession stand equipment, condiment carts, digital signage, and drink rails.

“As we continue to enhance PNC Park, our goal is to build upon what makes it so special and provide an exciting and memorable game-day experience,” Pirates president Travis Williams said.

“The improvements to our main concourse come after discussions with our fans. They want more of the popular items made at a high quality, served more quickly and as conveniently as possible. These upgrades to improve entry into the ballpark, the flow of the concourse, and the speed of
service are a direct result of that feedback.”

Additionally, new graphics will be displayed throughout the main concourse in celebration of Pittsburgh's rich baseball history. Among the highlights: the ballparks the Pirates have called home (Exposition Park, Forbes Field, Three Rivers Stadium and PNC Park), key moments in Pirates history, Pirates yearbook covers through the years, famous sayings of Pirates broadcasters, and banners representing the Pirates, Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays championships and Hall of Fame players.