Forge Your NFL Draft Experience in Pittsburgh

It's time: The 2026 NFL Draft forges the future of football in our backyard this week.

April 2026 has been living in the back of our minds like a spark for years, and now that it’s finally here, that spark has ignited into a blazing inferno. You can see it wherever you turn. Our proud community has been bursting at the seams, ready to welcome the world to our home and show we're so much more than what's on the surface. This month is when it all comes together in our backyard, for the future of football and the future of our city on the rise.

What to Look Forward To At Draft Day 2

  • Player and official appearances starting at 1pm, including:
    • Kyle Brandt, James Conner, Bill Crawford, Levon Kirkland, Willie Parker, Jaylen Warren, Mark Ingram, Mel Blount, Charlie Batch, Ryan Shazier, John Stallworth, Lynn Swann
  • From Our Runway to Yours: A Black & Gold Welcome Fashion Show at 3pm
  • Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels FREE concert at the NFL Draft Theater at 5:15pm
  • Draft picks starting at 7pm

See all the excitement from Day 1

Plan Your Draft Week Here

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And we're not done yet!

The NFL Draft is the perfect starting point for you to forge your next trip to Pittsburgh.

A spark burned into a blaze when the Pittsburgh Penguins flipped the script and made the playoffs for the first time since 2022, and the Battle of Pennsylvania is happening right in our backyard for round one. Cheer on the Pens against the Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena and at watch parties throughout the city, like at Tom's Watch Bar and Crafthouse Stage & Grill. On the other side of the river, the Pittsburgh Pirates season is in full swing at PNC Park. Catch a game with one of the best views in Major League Baseball as your backdrop. And if you'd like to participate in a sport yourself, the Pittsburgh Marathon kicks off the weekend after the Draft. It's not too late to sign up to run one of several races, or to make a sign to cheer on this year's runners.

The Hype is Real: The Pittsburgh Scoop is Here!

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