Booking Events

PNC Arena offers a multitude of spaces for you to host your next event. Whether you are looking to host a smaller event or something of a larger scale, our experienced staff will help you sort out all of the details, providing you with superior service.

To facilitate finding the ideal space within PNC Arena, please consider the following information:

  • Number of Participants
  • Scope of Event
  • Budget
  • Ideal Time Frame

Due to the nature of arena booking, full arena rentals are the most conducive to reserve months in advance. Private events to be held during holidays and during prime time (5pm-midnight) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and usually confirmed four - six weeks out from the desired event date.

Meetings, Special Events & Corporate Dinners

Our staff will assist you with everything from catering services, audio/visual equipment, room set up, themes and any other special request to make your next event a success. We also work with outside vendors to provide items such as tents, flowers, ice sculptures, and entertainment.

VAB Catering, the exclusive food service provider of PNC Arena, provides a turnkey service to assist you in every aspect of planning your private event. VAB offers a full-service catering menu.

Numerous private spaces are available to accommodate 10-500 guests, depending on your required layout. Other options may be available for larger parties.

Let us make your next event a special event. For more information on space availability and catering services please contact our Catering Manager by phone (919) 861-5483 or by email


Event Spaces

Varsity Club

  • 1200 square feet
  • Ideal for small seminars, meetings, luncheons, and receptions
  • Located on the 2nd Floor of PNC Arena, also called Club Level
  • North Carolina State University Athletics themed decoration
  • Built-in LCD Projector, Drop Down Screen, Sound System, and Satellite Radio
  • Two Flat Screen Televisions
    • Room Setup Capacities:
    • U-Shape – 32 people
    • Hollow Square – 38 people
    • Classroom – 40 people
    • Banquet – 48 people
    • Theater – 60 people
    • Reception – 75 people

Arena Club

  • 8500 square feet
  • Ideal for large seminars, meetings, luncheons, banquets, awards ceremonies, networking events, and receptions
  • Located on the 2nd Floor of PNC Arena, also called Club Level
  • Built-in LCD Projectors, Drop-Down Screens, Sound System, and Satellite Radio
  • Flat Screen Televisions throughout the Room
  • Full Service 21 foot Bar with 2 Large, Flat Screen Televisions Inside the Room
  • Room Setup Capacities
    • Classroom – 200 people
    • Banquet – 344 people
    • Theater – 500 people
    • Reception – 500 people

Arena Club - West

  • 5500 square feet (a portion of the full Arena Club)
  • Ideal for medium-sized seminars, meetings, luncheons, banquets, awards ceremonies, networking events, and receptions
  • Located on the 2nd Floor of PNC Arena, also called Club Level
  • Built-in LCD Projector, Drop Down Screen, Sound System, and Satellite Radio
  • Flat Screen Televisions throughout the Room
  • Full Service 21 foot Bar with 2 Large, Flat Screen Televisions Inside the Room
  • Room Setup Capacities
    • Classroom – 110 people
    • Banquet – 176 people
    • Theater – 200 people
    • Reception – 350 people

Arena Club - East

  • 2800 square feet (a portion of the full Arena Club)
  • Ideal for small to medium-sized seminars, meetings, luncheons, banquets, awards ceremonies, networking events, and receptions
  • Located on the 2nd Floor of PNC Arena, also called Club Level
  • Built-in LCD Projector, Drop Down Screen, Sound System, and Satellite Radio
  • Room Setup Capacities
    • U-Shape – 40 people
    • Hollow Square – 40 people
    • Classroom – 50 people
    • Banquet – 80 people
    • Theater – 126 people
    • Reception – 150 people

Ledge Lounge

  • 3000 square feet
  • Ideal for networking receptions, post-meeting receptions, and informal gatherings for groups of 100 guests or larger
  • Located on the 2nd Floor of PNC Arena, also called Club Level. This space is adjacent to the Arena Club and it overlooks the Arena Floor.
  • Built Sound System and Satellite Radio
  • Three Large Flat Screen Televisions
  • Limited Seating at High Top Bar Tables
  • This area is also typically used for registration when the Arena Club is being used

Media Lounge

  • 1600 square feet
  • Ideal for small to medium-sized seminars, meetings, and luncheons
  • Located on the Arena Level of PNC Arena, at Ice/Court Level
  • Built-in LCD Projector, Drop Down Screen, and Sound System
  • Four Flat Screen Televisions throughout the Room
  • Room Setup Capacities
    • U-Shape – 30 people
    • Hollow Square – 36 people
    • Classroom – 50 people
    • Banquet – 64 people
    • Theater – 90 people
    • Reception – 100 people

Full Arena Events

  • 17,000 square feet of floor space
  • Seating capacities up to 19,500
  • Ideal for hosting concerts, conventions and theatrical events
  • An intimate “Moonlight Theater” setup has a curtaining system to accommodate 4,000-10,000 guests.