Aerial view of a stadium near a river in a city with bridges, buildings, and hills in the background at dusk.
Acrisure Stadium glows on the North Shore as seen from the West End Overlook Park, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/Pittsburgh's Public Source)

Pittsburgh recently got a look at plans for the NFL Draft coming April 23-25. The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the shores of the city’s three rivers. Pittsburgh’s unique geography will split the event between the North Side and Downtown, with the Steelers and Visit Pittsburgh partnering with the National Football League on those respective hubs.

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As with many festivals in the Downtown area, the Roberto Clemente Bridge will be closed to vehicles so pedestrians may travel between the Draft Theater on the North Side and the Draft Experience at Point State Park. The Gateway Clipper will also ferry fans across the river.

Ahead of what’s likely the largest event in city history, Pittsburgh’s Public Source wants to hear from locals: How do you feel about the NFL Draft coming to town?

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