2026 NFL Draft Fan Registration Opens in Pittsburgh

The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh's North Shore in April 2026, and fans can now register for free entry to the event.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Registration has officially opened for fans who want to attend the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The draft theater and main stage will be located outside Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore, and the event is expected to be a massive celebration of football and community. Fans can register for free entry through the NFL OnePass app or a dedicated website.

Why it matters

The 2026 NFL Draft is a major event that will bring thousands of football fans to Pittsburgh, providing a significant economic boost to the city. It also presents an opportunity for Pittsburgh to showcase its rich football history and the contributions the region has made to the sport.

The details

The NFL Draft is set to take place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25, 2026. The draft theater and main stage will be located outside Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore, taking up more area than a football field. Fans who want to attend can register for free entry through the NFL OnePass app or a dedicated website. In celebration of the event, a new documentary called "The Football Town" is playing exclusively at the Kamin Science Center, highlighting Pittsburgh's football legacy.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is set to take place from April 23-25, 2026.
  • Fan registration for the event officially opened on March 4, 2026.

The players

Peter O'Reilly

Executive vice president of club business, international and league events for the NFL.

Jerad Bachar

President and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH.

Dan Rooney

Co-chair of the 2026 NFL Draft Football Legacy Committee and Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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What they’re saying

“The NFL Draft is a massive annual celebration of football and community, and Pittsburgh provides a spectacular stage to welcome residents and fans from all over the world.”

— Peter O'Reilly, Executive vice president of club business, international and league events (cbsnews.com)

“The capacity of the stage pavilion is still not known, that's still being finalized with the NFL, but you can imagine how large it's going to be with 32 different clubs' fan bases inside that area.”

— Jerad Bachar, President and CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH (cbsnews.com)

“The 2026 NFL Draft gives our region an unprecedented opportunity to share Pittsburgh's football history and the legendary athletes who have shaped it.”

— Dan Rooney, Co-chair of the 2026 NFL Draft Football Legacy Committee and Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The NFL Draft theater and main stage on the North Shore are still being finalized, with the capacity of the stage pavilion yet to be determined.

The takeaway

The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh will be a major event that celebrates the city's rich football history and provides an opportunity for fans from across the country to experience the excitement of the draft in a unique urban setting.