Pittsburgh Selected as Host City for 2026 NFL Draft | Local News, Sports, Employment

The NFL has announced that the city of Pittsburgh has been awarded the honor of hosting the 2026 draft, with the Steelers eager to showcase Pennsylvania’s rich football heritage. The decision was made during the NFL spring meetings, with owners selecting Pittsburgh after reviewing the bid and consulting with the advisory committee.

The three-day draft event will take place at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This announcement comes on the heels of a record-breaking 2024 draft in Detroit, which saw over 775,000 fans in attendance. Green Bay is set to host the 2025 draft at Lambeau Field.

Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney II expressed his excitement for the upcoming event, noting that Detroit and Kansas City had set a high standard for hosting the draft. He emphasized the city’s deep ties to professional football, having produced legendary players like Mike Ditka, Dan Marino, and Joe Montana.

Rooney anticipates that the 2026 draft will be the largest visitor event in Pittsburgh’s history, drawing football fans from across the country. The NFL began rotating the draft location in 2015, moving away from its long-standing home in New York. Since then, cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Cleveland have all had the honor of hosting the annual event.

With Pittsburgh now added to the list of host cities, football fans can look forward to an exciting and memorable draft experience in 2026.