Opened: 1961
Name(s): Civic Arena (1991-1999), Mellon Arena (1999-2010), Igloo (Nickname)
Current Tenant: Pittsburgh Penguins (1967-2010)
Capacity: 17,132 (Includes Standing Room Only)
Club Seating: 1,696
Luxury Suites: 56
First Event: September 19, 1961 Ice Capades
First NHL Game: Pittsburgh Penguins Vs. Montreal Canadians, October 11, 1967 (Canadians 2 Penguins 1)
Penguins First Home Goal: Andy Bathgate (10/11/67)
Penguins First Home Win: October 21, 1967, Penguins 4 Blackhawks 2
All Star Games Hosted: 1990 (Mario Lemieux named MVP of game)
Notable Concerts: Beach Boys, The Beatles, James Brown, Ray Charles, Metallica, ZZ Top, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond…
Movies Filmed At The Mellon Arena: The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, Sudden Death, Zack and Miri Make A Porno, She’s Out of My League
Wrestling Events: National Wrestling Alliance, World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment.
WWE Pay Per Views: SummerSlam ’95, King Of The Ring ’98, Unforgiven ’01, No Way Out ’05, Armageddon ’07, Bragging Rights ’09
Other Events: ArenaBowl I, World Figure Skating Championships, NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First/Second Rounds.
–For more past event information and Mellon Arena information please visit the official Arena website: Mellon Arena
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