WesBanco Arena
Wheeling · Home of 🏒 Wheeling Nailers
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at WesBanco Arena?
- WesBanco Arena in Wheeling is home to the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL).
- What is the closest airport to WesBanco Arena?
- Pittsburgh (PIT) is the closest major airport, about 49 miles (79 km) from WesBanco Arena — roughly 1h 10m by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at WesBanco Arena?
- Game-day parking starts around $10 USD. Most fans park in the Wheeling Intermodal Center garage (1401 Main St, entered from Nailers Way or Main St), right across from the arena.
- How do you get to WesBanco Arena without a car?
- Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority (OVRTA) buses serve downtown Wheeling.
- Where are the best seats at WesBanco Arena?
- Premium options include suites and loge boxes, plus the Generations Restaurant Club and the Bud Light Blue Line Lounge.
✈️🚗 Getting to WesBanco Arena
Nearest major airport: Pittsburgh (PIT) — about 49 mi / 1h 10m away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Premium options include suites and loge boxes, plus the Generations Restaurant Club and the Bud Light Blue Line Lounge.
Parking
Most fans park in the Wheeling Intermodal Center garage (1401 Main St, entered from Nailers Way or Main St), right across from the arena. There are more lots around downtown Wheeling. ($10 USD)
Getting there
The arena is at 2 14th Street in downtown Wheeling, with drop-off and pickup at the 14th Street main entrance. Ohio Valley Regional Transit Authority buses serve the area.
Bar scene
Downtown Wheeling is right outside. The Bridge Tavern & Grill hosts the team's weekly Power Hour.
Pre-game bars
- Bridge Tavern & Grill — Downtown spot that hosts the Nailers' Tuesday Power Hour live player interviews (6–7 PM). Reservations recommended.
Insider tips
- Bags up to 12"x12"x6" are allowed and clear isn't required, but everything is searched and there are metal detectors.
- Alcohol sales stop three minutes into the third period, with a max of 4 drinks per purchase.
- Games start at 7:10 PM Monday–Saturday and 4:10 PM on Sundays.
- No re-entry.
- The arena takes both cash and cards.
🧳 Visiting WesBanco Arena as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Pittsburgh (PIT) (PIT). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 24Toledo Walleye at Nailers ECHL
- Sat, Oct 31Cincinnati Cyclones at Nailers ECHL
- Sun, Nov 1Cincinnati Cyclones at Nailers ECHL
- Fri, Nov 13Toledo Walleye at Nailers ECHL
- Sat, Nov 21Kalamazoo Wings at Nailers ECHL
- Sun, Nov 22Kalamazoo Wings at Nailers ECHL
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