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2026 NFL Draft – Pittsburgh
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-25 | Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 23-25 April 2026. While details of the 2026 NFL Draft are still being finalised, the main portion of the event is expected to incorporate elements of Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park, as well as Acrisure Stadium, with a variety of venues to be utilised and activated within close proximity.
The 2026 NFL Draft will bring together representatives from all 32 NFL teams, top player prospects from the most iconic college conferences and fans from around the world. Throughout the three-day event, Pittsburgh will host a slate of Draft activities, including the NFL Draft Experience – the league’s ultimate fan festival. This free event will provide fans with an opportunity to take part in immersive exhibits and games, enjoy musical performances and autograph sessions and take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Draft Experience will be open all three days of the event.
“This is a monumental step forward in bringing the 2026 NFL Draft to life right here in the City of Champions,” said Jerad Bachar, President and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH. “We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with the NFL and officials at the state, county, city and Pittsburgh Steelers to work collaboratively across the community to produce one of the best events Pittsburgh has ever hosted and one of the most memorable NFL Drafts the world has ever watched. Mark your calendars, because all eyes will be on Pittsburgh soon.”
For more details about sport in Pittsburgh, see visitpittsburgh.com and sportspittsburgh.com
