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NFL Releases First Renderings of 2026 Draft Sites in Pittsburgh

The event will feature a two-site campus with fan activities and exhibits, expecting 500,000 to 700,000 attendees, highlighting Pittsburgh’s landmarks and riverfront.

  • On Tuesday, the National Football League, VisitPITTSBURGH and the Pittsburgh Steelers released official renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, scheduled for April 23-25.
  • Jerad Bachar described the design as intentionally celebrating Pittsburgh’s sense of place, with the Pittsburgh skyline and rivers creating a natural amphitheater to enhance the fan experience.
  • Designs show the Main Stage and Draft Theater will be outside Acrisure Stadium, facing PNC Park, with the Roberto Clemente Bridge closed to vehicles for pedestrian access, and Gateway Clipper shuttles running between sites.
  • VisitPITTSBURGH expects 500,000–700,000 attendees, making it the city's largest sporting event, and the Draft will be televised live on WTAE Channel 4 April 23-25.
  • Other information will be released in the coming weeks as Pittsburgh prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft, with Peter O'Reilly and Dan Rooney expressing excitement about the renderings bringing the vision to life.
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The Business Journals broke the news in United States on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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