2026 Pittsburgh NFL Draft
We believed the NFL Draft hype and have the leftovers to prove it
One downtown Pittsburgh restaurant stretched the schedule, boosted the staffing, filled the fridge — and ended up feeling “bamboozled.” A local agency says it set “realistic expectations.”
Pittsburgh wows NFL Draft visitors who didn’t know what to expect
The NFL Draft drew football fans to Pittsburgh from near and far. Homes built on hills and a web of golden bridges left surprised impressions on some first-time guests.
Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft in photos
For the teams, yesterday was about jockeying for the best prospects. For fans, it was a celebration of spirit. For Pittsburgh, it was a chance to show out and a window into the zaniest in NFL zealotry.
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NFL Draft sales short of goal line for some Pittsburgh businesses
From the Strip District to Allegheny West, businesses that stocked up and boosted staffing said they were underwhelmed by customer counts early in the three-day event.
NFL Draft day one: ‘They did a good job of zhuzhing it up’
The three-day event started today and runs through Saturday. With overall attendance expected to top 500,000, it’s been billed as the biggest gathering in Pittsburgh history. Transit carried many, and anti-Cowboys sentiment united rival fans.
Pittsburgh talks upgrades of Acrisure, PNC in era of billion-dollar stadiums
Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park “are both in need of some upgrades,” Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor said, adding that there should be “some discussion” about public funding for improvements.
Here for the NFL Draft? See the real Pittsburgh, too.
Whether you’re in Pittsburgh for the first time or a true Yinzer, these authentic Pittsburgh spots and venues should be on your list of prospects.
During NFL Draft week, a Pittsburgh food event is helping feed thousands of local students
One in five American children suffer food insecurity, according to Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of GENYOUth. A tasting event led by local restaurants and a celebrity chef will raise funds to address that in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh’s kid athletes stage their own NFL-style draft ahead of the pros
The Pittsburgh National League, an official NFL affiliate, has given young players around Pittsburgh a pro-style draft experience since 2004. This year felt “even more special,” said the founder.
As NFL Draft nears, Point Park aims to turn location into opportunity
With a growing enrollment and proximity to Pittsburgh’s biggest-ever gathering, Point Park University is going remote but also hoping students reap the benefits of the April 23-25 event.
Outside law enforcement to assist Pittsburgh for NFL Draft patrols
‘Hundreds’ of FBI personnel will be in Southwestern Pennsylvania, an official said Friday.
The NFL Draft may be the ultimate sports exposition, but it’s far from the first for the North Shore
The Pittsburgh neighborhood hosting the draft has some 150 years of sports history.