Wheeling Nailers road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Wheeling Nailers at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Wheeling Nailers tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to WesBanco Arena
Nearest major airport is Pittsburgh (PIT) — about 49 mi / 1h 10m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Wheeling Nailers play?
The Wheeling Nailers play home games at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.
What airport do you fly into for a Wheeling Nailers game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ WesBanco Arena 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)
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.
📺 Where to watch the Nailers
National (US): FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
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