The Consol Energy Center is not only home to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, it also features some of the top performing talent to come through the Steel City. The premiere concert venue in the city of Pittsburgh often plays host to some of the nation’s biggest musical, comedy and performing arts acts.
Here’s a highlight of the schedule for Consol Energy Center this week with ticket data provided by TiqIQ. Maroon 5 sees the highest overall average ticket price, though the Penguins hosting the Bruins is the highest for sporting events.
According to SuiteHop, start Consol suites start at $6,500 and can go up to $16,000 depending on the location and event. The suites at Consol Energy Center include private restrooms, on-demand ordering technology for premium food and beverage, and a fully equipped wet bar.
03/09/14 WWE Raw: (Hosted by Wiz Khalifa)| Average Price: $157.25 | Get-in Price: $112.00
WWE Raw makes its way to the steel city to wow the fans at Consol Energy Center. This event features the likes of Brock Lesnar, a former UFC heavyweight star who has made a career in the WWE realm. Also, Bray Wyatt plans to make a statement to call out the world famous Undertake. Wyatt hopes to force the “Deadman” to make an appearance before WrestleMania. For Raw fans, this should be a riveting show, and ticket prices show this. Also, rapper Wiz Khalifa will make an appearance, but hopefully for Khalifa, he doesn’t enter the ring with Lesnar. Tickets for this show are going for an average price of $157.25 on the secondary market, according to TiqIQ. The get-in price of $112.00 makes WWE Raw at Consol Energy a top dollar event.
03/12/2015 Edmonton Oilers @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Average Price: $121.49 | Get-in Price: $66.00
The Pittsburgh Penguins welcome the Edmonton Oilers to Consol Energy Center on Thursday night for a late-season matchup. While Edmonton has the worst record in the Western Conference, they feature a roster that is full of young talent. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has scored 19 goals so far this season and figures to be a force in this league for years to come. Kris Letang and the Penguins defense will be forced to contain this young talent. Pens fans should be in for a treat, especially considering the reasonable prices. The average price for Oilers vs. Penguins tickets is $121.49 on the secondary market. With a get-in price of $66.00, Pittsburgh fans can see some late season hockey action for reasonable prices
03/13/2015 Maroon 5 | Average Price: $359.63 | Get-in Price: $71.00
Pop music kings Maroon 5 continue their tour with Magic! and Rozzi Crane in the steel city on Friday night. Maroon 5 is a newsmaker in the popular culture and music world, and front man Adam Levine is one of the most recognizable faces in the music industry, due to his work on The Voice. The group has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide. The average price of tickets for this concert is $359.63 on the secondary market. The $71.00 get in price makes this show affordable to fans, but it’s no wonder that Maroon 5 commands top dollar. This is the most expensive event of the week.
03/14/2015 Boston Bruins @ Pittsburgh Penguins | Average Price: $251.15 | Get-in Price: $115.00
On Saturday, the Pens will welcome the Boston Bruins to the Consol Energy Center. You can expect a spirited Bruins squad to take the ice. This team is currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, and is just 4 points from being eliminated from the playoffs. Each of the Bruins remaining games will be crucial for their playoff standing. Still, this is an extremely talented and experienced team. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will have to try and convert against Tukka Rask, who has been inconsistent, but is only allowing 2.34 goals per game this season. Tickets to see these talented teams take the ice are obviously going for top dollar. The average price for Bruins vs. Penguins tickets is $251.15 on the secondary market. Just to get into Consol, it will cost $115.00. Unlike Pittsburgh’s matchup with Edmonton, this ticket will be harder to come by.
