Pittsburgh Sports Events in December 2026

Upcoming games, matches, fights, races, tournaments, and sporting events in December 2026.

Updated: October 19, 2026

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Browse sports events happening in Pittsburgh and nearby areas during December 2026. Explore upcoming games, tournaments, venue information, event dates, and ticket options for professional, college, and international sporting events.

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Upcoming sports events in December 2026.

Upcoming Sports Events: 21

Dec
05
2026
3:00 PM
Sat
Professional (NHL)
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $72Avg. price ~ $217Tickets Available: 4093
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Dec
05
2026
3:00 PM
Sat
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Tarleton State Texans
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Tarleton State Texans
Petersen Events Center • 12,508 seats
Petersen Events Center
3719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 152613719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
From $228Avg. price ~ $656Tickets Remaining: 5
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Dec
06
2026
3:00 PM
Sun
Professional (NHL)
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. San Jose Sharks
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. San Jose Sharks
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $73Avg. price ~ $203Tickets Available: 5026
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Dec
06
2026
8:20 PM
Sun
NFL
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans
Acrisure Stadium • 68,400 seats
Acrisure Stadium
100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
From $81Avg. price ~ $403Tickets Available: 5845
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Dec
08
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $38Avg. price ~ $154Tickets Available: 4658
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Dec
09
2026
6:00 PM
Wed
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Backyard Basketball Classic: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
Backyard Basketball Classic: Pittsburgh Panthers vs. West Virginia Mountaineers
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $50Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 2274
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Dec
15
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $43Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 7486
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Dec
15
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Drexel Dragons
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Drexel Dragons
Petersen Events Center • 12,508 seats
Petersen Events Center
3719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 152613719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
From $69Avg. price ~ $463Tickets Remaining: 11
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Dec
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $44Avg. price ~ $176Tickets Available: 5861
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Dec
18
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Best Value
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Georgia State Panthers
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Georgia State Panthers
Petersen Events Center • 12,508 seats
Petersen Events Center
3719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 152613719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
From $11Avg. price ~ $351Tickets Remaining: 11
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Dec
18
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
Professional (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $68Avg. price ~ $200Tickets Available: 4759
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Dec
20
2026
10:00 AM
Sun
FOOTBALL
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Gold Zone Tailgate: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Gold Zone Tailgate: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Gameday Hospitality - Pittsburgh
Gameday Hospitality - Pittsburgh
921 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212921 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
From $53Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 30
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Dec
20
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
NFL
High Demand
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
Acrisure Stadium • 68,400 seats
Acrisure Stadium
100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
From $102Avg. price ~ $533Tickets Available: 5871
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Dec
21
2026
7:00 PM
Mon
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Cleveland State Vikings
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Cleveland State Vikings
Petersen Events Center • 12,508 seats
Petersen Events Center
3719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 152613719 Terrace St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
From $69Avg. price ~ $463Tickets Remaining: 11
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Dec
22
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $62Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 6347
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Dec
26
2026
Time TBA
NFL
Weekend Event
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers (Date: TBD)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers (Date: TBD)
Acrisure Stadium • 68,400 seats
Acrisure Stadium
100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
From $66Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 5400
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Dec
26
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
BASKETBALL
Weekend Event
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $40Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 4056
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Dec
26
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
BASKETBALL
Weekend Event
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $40Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 3841
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Dec
29
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NHL)
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Carolina Hurricanes
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $52Avg. price ~ $273Tickets Available: 5091
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Dec
30
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Duquesne Dukes vs. Davidson Wildcats
Duquesne Dukes vs. Davidson Wildcats
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse • 3,500 seats
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
1304 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152821304 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
From $240Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Remaining: 6
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Dec
30
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
WWE
WWE: Holiday Tour
WWE: Holiday Tour
PPG Paints Arena • 19,758 seats
PPG Paints Arena
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 152191001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
From $69Avg. price ~ $311Tickets Available: 1876
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Featured Sports Events in December

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Upcoming Sports Events: 12

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026 3:00 PM

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Pittsburgh Panthers Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

Petersen Events Center

Pittsburgh, PA

Upcoming Sports Events: 6

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026 3:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 7

Next Event: Dec 06, 2026 8:20 PM

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West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh, PA

Upcoming Sports Events: 7

Next Event: Dec 09, 2026 6:00 PM

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Pittsburgh Gold Zone Tailgate

FOOTBALL

Gameday Hospitality - Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 20, 2026 10:00 AM

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The Harlem Globetrotters

BASKETBALL

PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh, PA

Upcoming Sports Events: 33

Next Event: Dec 26, 2026 2:00 PM

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Duquesne Dukes Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Pittsburgh, PA

Upcoming Sports Events: 2

Next Event: Dec 30, 2026 7:00 PM

Upcoming Sports Events: 10

Next Event: Dec 30, 2026 7:30 PM

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in December 2026.

Acrisure Stadium

Pittsburgh, PA

Stadium

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Dec 06, 2026

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Gameday Hospitality - Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

Sports Venue

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 20, 2026

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Petersen Events Center

Pittsburgh, PA

Arena

Upcoming Sports Events: 4

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 12

Next Event: Dec 05, 2026

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UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse

Pittsburgh, PA

Stadium

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 30, 2026

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Sports events in Pittsburgh during December 2026 may include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, and championship competitions across stadiums, arenas, and sports venues.