Goal horns, flashing lights, and loud music are typical features at a hockey game. For some fans buying a ticket, they’re typically prepared for that, and it comes with the territory. But for others, those factors can weigh heavily on the enjoyment of what should be an entertaining event.
For fans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia, autism, anxiety and other neuroprocessing conditions, dealing with uncontrollable factors can be a burden when trying to have fun. In an effort to provide a comfortable and welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the doors, PNC Arena has partnered with KultureCity, a special needs non-profit, to become a certified sensory inclusive venue, one of only a few arenas with that designation in the United States.