Pittsburgh Chosen to Host 2026 NFL Draft

The city will welcome thousands of fans, showcasing its rich football heritage and boosting the local economy.

Pittsburgh will be the 10th city to host the NFL Draft since the event began rotating locations in 2015.
The draft will take place at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium, home of the Steelers.
A record-breaking 775,000 fans attended the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, setting high expectations for Pittsburgh.
The event is expected to be the largest visitor event in Pittsburgh's history, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans.
Hosting the draft is projected to generate significant economic benefits for the city, estimated between $100 million and $150 million.