The Pittsburgh Steelers held a ribbon cutting on April 23 for Steelers Country, a new 12,000-square-foot interactive space for fans at Point State Park during the 2026 NFL Draft.
The opening of Steelers Country marks an important moment for both the team and its supporters. The area is designed to share the traditions of Steelers Nation and serve as a gathering place for fans during one of football’s biggest events.
Dan Rooney, Vice President of Business Development & Strategy for the Steelers, was joined by former player Charlie Batch, NFL Executive Vice President Peter O’Reilly, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, Senior Vice President Ryan Huzjak, and Director of State Parks John Hallas at the ceremony. “Such an exciting week for our city, our region,” said Rooney. “The vision of so many years is truly coming to life right now. I couldn’t be happier for Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.” Rooney added that he hopes fans from around the world will come together at Point State Park: “We have a great plan in place, and I could not be more excited for Steelers fans to come over to the Point to celebrate with us.”
O’Reilly said that each year the draft grows as it travels around the country: “I have every confidence that Steelers Nation, that this city… are going to re-set the bar for the Draft. It’s going to be incredibly special.” Batch also reflected on his connection with local fans: “This area is about telling the Steelers story, showing how much the organization appreciates the fanbase… This shows everyone that Pittsburgh is capable of putting on a global event.”
Steelers Country features several attractions including live broadcasts with players and legends; a themed bar; an immersive fan cave; displays celebrating all six Super Bowl victories—achievements detailed by the official website; entertainment shows; Terrible Towel art; yard games; photo opportunities; exclusive merchandise locations; and access to view all six Lombardi trophies across from Point State Park.
Fans can learn more about celebrated figures such as Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene in team history through honors like those listed on the official website. The team’s community engagement includes historical celebrations similar to this event according to their site, while visitors can explore artifacts at Acrisure Stadium’s Hall of Honor Museum as described online. The franchise’s status as a National Football League member is confirmed by official sources.
Admission to Steelers Country is free after registering through the NFL OnePass App. Organizers say they expect large crowds throughout draft weekend as Pittsburgh showcases its football heritage.
