From Oceanside to Phoenix and Los Angeles to Chicago, the Athleta Presents the 2024 Gold Over America Tour is cranking up the gymnastics fever, led by none other than Simone Biles and her incredible crew! The last stop on this whirlwind tour saw the Chicago Bulls’ home court become a dazzling stage for Biles and her team, and then on October 1, the Prudential Center played host to GOAT stars.

With the grand finale set for November 3 in Detroit, fans are buckling up for more thrills on the Gold Over America Tour. Next up? The PPG Paints Arena, home of the NHL’s Penguins, where even more magic is set to unfold!

Learn about NHL’s Penguins’ home, the PPG Paints Arena

The PPG Paints Arena is more than just your average venue; it’s a shining example of eco-friendliness! This multi-purpose indoor arena is home to the NHL Penguins and is super smart about using resources, cutting down water usage by 40%! Plus, with its natural lighting and high-efficiency ventilation, it’s slashing down a 31% reduction in energy consumption.

Opened back in 2010, it seats 18,087 fans in honor of team captain Sidney Crosby’s No. 87. It even scored some major awards, like “Best New Major Concert Venue” from Pollstar and “Best NHL Arena” in the Sports Business Journal reader poll. It’s got a jam-packed schedule, hosting over 150 events each year.

But don’t think it’s just about the sports! This arena has seen its fair share of epic concerts and family shows, too! Just picture the energy when it’s buzzing with fans cheering on their teams or rocking out to live music. Indeed, an iconic arena! Talking about iconic, this arena has witnessed some of the historic games too!

Not just the Gold Over America Tour, PPG Paints Arena has witnessed some great events

If you’re into hoops, you know about the wild ride that is ‘March Madness.’ Well, for the second time in three years, Pittsburgh was the lucky host for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, aka the ‘March Madness.’ The PPG Paints Arena was buzzing with excitement as four epic games went down on the first day of the tourney. And get this—three of those games had double-digit seeds pulling off some shocking wins!

But that’s not all; the arena also saw an insane record-breaking moment when Oregon’s Jermaine Couisnard lit it up with 40 points, making history at the venue. It was even more hype since he did it against his old team, South Carolina!

The PPG Paints Arena is on a roll, making some serious history! Back in March, country star Zach Bryan hit the stage and, boom, it turned into the biggest concert crowd the arena’s ever seen, as reported by big104.7 on X. And they’re not slowing down!

The Gold Over America Tour is ready to take over on October 2, bringing all the gymnastics vibes. Plus, Billie Eilish is coming in on October 13, along with a whole bunch of other events lined up. With all this action, this arena is packed and gearing up for an epic year! And with the GOAT in the mix, it’s definitely going to add another cool chapter to its story!