PITTSBURGH, PA **—** Free registration is now open for activities related to the 2026 NFL Draft that will occur in Pittsburgh April 23-25.
The draft theater and main stage will be located just outside Acrisure Stadium on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Throughout the broadcast, Pittsburgh’s skyline, rivers and scenic bridges will be in view.
Two Pittsburgh mainstays will connect the draft campus.
The Roberto Clemente Bridge will close to vehicle traffic and serve as a pedestrian-only fan corridor linking the North Shore and Downtown. The Gateway Clipper Fleet riverboats will provide transportation between draft locations between the North Shore and Point State Park, where may draft activities will occur.
The NFL Draft Experience, the league’s interactive football theme park, will be located at both the North Shore draft campus, including inside Acrisure Stadium, and Point State Park. At the NFL Draft Experience, attendees will enjoy an immersive festival featuring:
● Interactive exhibits and Ssonsor Activations that include the opportunity to kick a field goal, run the 40-yard dash, participate in catching skills, earn free prizes and view NFL hall of fame exhibits.
● Player meet and greet opportunities with current NFL stars and legends. The full schedule of player appearances will be available exclusively on the NFL OnePass app in the coming weeks.
● Acrisure Stadium, which will be open to fans looking to view the NFL Draft and experience exclusive activations inside the stadium and on the field itself.
● Steelers Country, the Steelers’ official fan destination during the 2026 NFL Draft at Point State Park.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes and will be available to stream on NFL+. Round 1 begins Thursday, April 23, followed by Rounds 2–3 on Friday, April 24 and Rounds 4–7 on Saturday, April 25.
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