The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Apr. 20 that they will provide extensive digital coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday, April 23, with events centered outside Acrisure Stadium.
The team said fans can follow all draft-related activities through its website, mobile app, and social media channels throughout the week. This includes live streams of press conferences with General Manager Omar Khan and Head Coach Mike McCarthy, exclusive interviews with draft picks, and behind-the-scenes content from both the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex and various draft locations in Pittsburgh.
Coverage highlights include a pre-draft press conference featuring Khan and McCarthy on Monday at 1 p.m., followed by another session with McCarthy on Tuesday. Both events will be available live online or via Steelers Nation Radio (SNR), with archived versions accessible afterward. The Steelers Draft Countdown Show will stream from Point State Park on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m., offering fans both in-person and virtual viewing options. Additional programming includes over 25 hours of live audio content during the draft period and a special edition of “Steelers Draft Countdown Show” airing Friday evening.
Fans are encouraged to download the team’s official mobile app for real-time updates and to enable push notifications for breaking news about draft selections. The team also announced that its website and app will feature a new design focused on making draft information more accessible during this period.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are recognized as a National Football League member franchise according to their official website. The organization has achieved six Super Bowl championships as reported by their official site and honors figures such as Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene in their Hall of Honor according to the official website. Community engagement is highlighted through historical celebrations like those featured in the Hall of Honor as outlined by the team, while artifacts are displayed at the Hall of Honor Museum inside Acrisure Stadium according to their official site.
With multiple Super Bowl wins and notable inductees into its Hall of Honor as per the team’s records, this year’s digital-first approach aims to further connect fans locally and beyond during one of football’s biggest annual events.
