Tickets on Sale for NFL Films' Pittsburgh Football Town Doc

Immersive documentary celebrating Western PA's rich football heritage premieres at Kamin Science Center.

Feb. 13, 2026 at 3:31pm

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Tickets are now available for The Football Town, the first immersive documentary created by NFL Films in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Steelers, VisitPITTSBURGH, and U.S. Steel. The 52-minute film honors the deep-rooted football culture across the Western Pennsylvania region, highlighting youth leagues, high school teams, collegiate programs, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Why it matters

The documentary not only celebrates the heritage of football in Western Pennsylvania but also sets the stage for the upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, reinforcing the city's identity as a football town. It offers fans a chance to connect with both the sport's past and its future through a unique immersive experience.

The details

The Football Town will debut on February 28 at the Rangos Giant Cinema inside the Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh. Following the premiere, screenings will run multiple times daily for two months leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, which Pittsburgh will host from April 23 to 25. Narrated by Pittsburgh native Pat McAfee, the documentary includes appearances by Steelers icons Bill Cowher, Jerome Bettis, Joey Porter Sr., and James Harrison, as well as youth and high school teams from neighborhoods and towns across the region.

  • The Football Town will debut on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Screenings will run multiple times daily for two months leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, which Pittsburgh will host from April 23 to 25.

The players

NFL Films

An American production company that produces commercials, television programs, and feature films for the National Football League.

Pittsburgh Steelers

A professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a member of the National Football League.

VisitPITTSBURGH

The official tourism promotion agency for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

U.S. Steel

An American integrated steel producer headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, celebrating its 125th anniversary.

Pat McAfee

A Pittsburgh native who is the narrator of The Football Town documentary.

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What they’re saying

“It's a city of bridges, it's a city of communities — intertwined by competitiveness with each region. So when you play football here, it was personal. It meant something.”

— Bill Cowher, Steelers legend

“To the people here in Pittsburgh, football is a fabric. It's like a jacket; it's the fabric of their lives. They are a part of the team.”

— Jerome Bettis, Steelers legend

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