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Additionally, tailgating is permitted in the parking garages around the stadium but grills are not allowed to be operated in these facilities. recently ranked the stadium 14th out of 30 Major League teams. Fans who want the tailgating experience without the added responsibilities of bringing food and setting up also have the option of reserving a tent on the grass along the Allegheny River with Tailgate Guys. Started in 2009 at Auburn Univer- sity, this company contracts with area restaurants to provide seating, food and beverages for groups of between 20 to 60 people. The company also offers valet services so that customers are able to drop off food and supplies with employ- ees before parking. Once again, the stadi- um complex in South Philadelphia offers 38 parking facilities within the area and approximately one- third of these provide for tailgate parties. The parking cost for cars is $18 and any oversized vehicle, which occupies more than one space, will be charged $36. Parking lots open five hours before the scheduled starting time. Tailgating is not permitted in lots west of Darian Street and north of Pattison Ave- nue. Gas grills are permitted while glass bottles and containers are prohibited. Website: www.steelers.com Website: www.tailgateguys.com Phone: (412) 697-7150 Major League Baseball Philadelphia Phillies Situated directly across the street from Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park offers a similar setup to that of the football Eagles. Now in its 16th year of operation, the park provides a panoramic view of the city from the upper deck seats along with some of the best sightlines in the National League. Ballpark Digest Website: www.phillies.com Phone: (215) 463-1000 Pittsburgh Pirates After opening its gates in 2001, Pitts- burgh’s PNC Park immediately gained a reputation for having one of the prettiest views of any stadium. With the Allegheny River and city directly beyond the right field wall, this stadium has been rated as the best in the major leagues by Ballpark Digest and Bleacher Report and was listed as one of the top 10 parks by Fox Sports. With PNC a couple of blocks down the street from Heinz Field, the Pirates also have access to 22 presold and general admission parking lots as well as parking garages. These facilities open five hours before the game’s scheduled first pitch and close an hour after the game has con- cluded. Gas grills are allowed to be used in surface lots but are banned in parking garages. Tents, glass containers and furni- ture that is not a folding table or chair are also not permitted. Motorhomes, oversized vehicles and bus- es are not permitted in any of the lots. Website: www.pirates.com Phone: 1-800-289-2827 EXPLORE Pennsylvania 2020 | 11