Pittsburgh to Host 2026 NFL Draft After 76 Years

May 22, 2024, 03:23 PM

The NFL has officially announced that Pittsburgh will host the 2026 NFL Draft. This decision was confirmed during the NFL owners' meetings in Nashville. Steelers owner Art Rooney II expressed excitement, noting that the event would likely be held by the stadium and spill over into the downtown area. Rooney emphasized the deep roots of professional football in the region and the plan to celebrate its rich tradition. The 2026 draft will mark the first time Pittsburgh has hosted the event in over 76 years, since 1947. The 2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay. The event is expected to last three days, and NFL’s Peter O’Reilly was involved in the announcement.