Penguins offer refund options

With six home games left on the Penguins’ 2019-20 schedule and no word from the NHL on if, when or where those games will be played, the team is offering ticket holders a choice.

In an email sent to season-ticket holders Friday, the Penguins said fans can have the money for those games rolled over and applied toward next season or refunded. The email reminded fans that the deposit deadline was pushed back, while addressing the uncertainty of next season.

“Given the fact that we may be delayed in starting next season and the current challenges we are all facing, we will be completely flexible with payment options,” the email read.

The Penguins previously outlined their policy for single-game ticket buyers and group ticket buyers on the FAQ section of the website. It’s essentially the same as the policy for seasonticket holders.

Group ticket buyers should contact their Penguins representative to apply credit or request a refund.

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