PNC Arena, which opened in October 1999 and still sparkles like new, is home to the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and the N.C. State men's basketball team. The 19,700-seat venue, located in west Raleigh, has hosted an impressive array of major sports, concert tours, and events. With 700,000 square feet of space, PNC Arena welcomes over 1.5 million guests and plays host to more than 150 events on an annual basis. NCAA Basketball tournaments, Stanley Cup Finals, the NHL All Star Game, concerts, family shows, conventions and more.