Work Begins on Major Acrisure Stadium Upgrade

Steelers' home venue to replace over 58,000 seats by 2028 at a cost of $17.8 million

Feb. 21, 2026 at 3:18pm

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The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County has approved a $6.2 million expenditure to begin replacing seats in the east upper deck of Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The full project will replace 58,719 of the stadium's 68,400 seats by 2028 at a total cost of $17.8 million.

Why it matters

The seat replacement project is part of a broader set of upgrades to Acrisure Stadium ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft being held in Pittsburgh. The aging stadium, which opened in 2001, has faced issues with deteriorating seats, and the upgrades aim to improve the fan experience and address safety concerns.

The details

The first phase of the seat replacement project will replace 22,236 seats in the North Shore stadium over the next two years. Maine-based Hussey Seating Company will manufacture the new seats, which will come with a 10-year warranty. Other recent upgrades to Acrisure Stadium include a new outdoor football field, improved Wi-Fi, new videoboards, expanded food and beverage options, and a new lounge called the 1933 Club.

  • Work has already begun replacing seats in the east upper deck of Acrisure Stadium.
  • The full seat replacement project is expected to be completed by 2028.

The players

Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

The organization that owns Acrisure Stadium and approved the $6.2 million expenditure for the first phase of the seat replacement project.

Hussey Seating Company

The Maine-based company that will manufacture the new seats for Acrisure Stadium, which will come with a 10-year warranty.

Stantec

The SEA's facility condition assessment firm that reported issues with the stadium's aging seats over the last five years.

Doug Straley

SEA project executive overseeing the Acrisure Stadium seat replacement project.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The NFL team that plays its home games at Acrisure Stadium and is overseeing additional stadium upgrades ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“Nearly all of the seats are original to the stadium, according to SEA project executive Doug Straley. The stadium opened in 2001.”

— Doug Straley, SEA project executive (steelersnow.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Acrisure Stadium seat replacement project is part of a broader effort by the Pittsburgh Steelers and local authorities to modernize the aging venue and enhance the fan experience ahead of major events like the 2026 NFL Draft. The upgrades aim to address safety concerns and improve the overall gameday atmosphere for one of the NFL's most passionate fan bases.