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NFL Unveils Two-Site Plan and Renderings for 2026 Draft in Pittsburgh

Organizers project 500,000 to 700,000 attendees, with the Roberto Clemente Bridge pedestrian-only and river shuttles linking the sites.

Overview

  • The NFL, VisitPITTSBURGH, and the Pittsburgh Steelers released the first official renderings detailing a draft campus spanning the North Shore and Downtown.
  • The Draft Theater and Main Stage are planned outside Acrisure Stadium, while the NFL Draft Experience fan festival will be staged at Point State Park.
  • Fans will move between locations via a pedestrian-only Roberto Clemente Bridge and Gateway Clipper Fleet service on the rivers.
  • Attendance for April 23–25 is projected at 500,000 to 700,000, a level that could approach recent draft records if achieved.
  • VisitPITTSBURGH says the stage pavilion will resemble Detroit’s round design adapted for the North Shore, with capacity, street closures, and entry logistics to be announced closer to the event.