Pittsburgh to Host 2026 NFL Draft | Latest News, Sports Updates, Job Opportunities

The NFL has announced that the city of Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Steelers eager to showcase Pennsylvania’s rich football heritage. The decision was made during the NFL spring meetings in Nashville, Tennessee, where league officials reviewed the bid and selected Pittsburgh as the host city.

The three-day draft event will take place at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney II expressed excitement about the opportunity to host the draft, following in the footsteps of cities like Detroit and Kansas City that have set high standards for hosting the event.

With a record-breaking attendance of over 775,000 fans at the 2024 draft in Detroit, Pittsburgh is gearing up to welcome football enthusiasts from all over the country. Players like Christian Kunitz and Pat Freiermuth, both Pittsburgh natives, are thrilled about the prospect of showcasing their city to a national audience.

Kunitz, a long snapper for the Steelers, emphasized the significance of hosting the draft in a city like Pittsburgh, known for its passionate sports fans. Tight end Pat Freiermuth echoed this sentiment, highlighting the economic benefits for local businesses and the opportunity to attract visitors from around the world.

The NFL began rotating the draft location in 2015, moving away from its long-standing tradition of hosting the event in New York. Pittsburgh joins a prestigious list of host cities, including Chicago, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas, as the league continues to expand the draft’s reach across the country. Steelers fans and football enthusiasts alike can look forward to an exciting and memorable draft experience in the Steel City in 2026.