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Where to eat in Downtown Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft coming to the North Shore and Point State Park, Pittsburghers and out-of-town visitors won’t go hungry in either place, but Downtown has a wider range of options. From exotic seafood to flavorful steak cuts to quick tacos, there’s a restaurant for every palate and budget....
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State G
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Olaivavega Ioane Position: Guard Height/weight: 6-foot-4/320 pounds College: Penn State Ioane, who goes by “Vega,” is the top interior offensive lineman in this year’s draft class. Some of the...
Rivers Casino to offer $500 parking spots during NFL Draft
Parking for the NFL Draft won’t come cheap — at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, spots are going for more than $500. Rivers Casino announced that fans can purchase in advance a four-day parking package for the draft for $500 plus taxes and fees, which will include full 24/7 in/out privileges. It...
NFL Draft footprint will become ‘immersive football festival’ in Pittsburgh
Fans planning to attend the NFL Draft on Pittsburgh’s North Shore at the end of April can take part in a wide range of free activities designed to create an immersive football festival atmosphere. The “NFL Draft Experience” will span the North Shore and Point State Park, offering fans an...
Bret Michaels says it’s a ‘dream come true’ to perform as part of NFL Draft festivities in Pittsburgh
Bret Michaels has sung the national anthem at a Pittsburgh Steelers game back in 2000 at Three Rivers Stadium. He’s led the Terrible Towel twirl. And he’s played a set at halftime (Oct. 26 last year during “Sunday Night Football” between the Steelers and Green Bay Packers.) That’s not to...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Francis Mauigoa, Miami OT
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Francis Mauigoa Position: Offensive tackle Height/weight: 6-foot-5½/329 pounds College: Miami (Fla.) Most draft analysts consider Mauigoa to be the top tackle in this year’s class. Known by his nickname...
Pittsburgh looks to charge $5 an hour for on-street parking near NFL Draft
Anyone seeking on-street parking Downtown or on the North Side during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh later this month can expect to pay extra. City Councilman Bobby Wilson, D-North Side, this week introduced legislation that will raise the cost for coveted on-street parking spots near the event footprint. The...
First Call: Steelers interviewing another QB, still looking at corners; NFL might add more Thanksgiving-week footballVideo
In Wednesday’s “First Call,” the Pittsburgh Steelers are interviewing another quarterback while scouting some Tennessee cornerbacks. Two former Steelers are in the mix to join the Detroit Lions. Get ready for some Thanksgiving Eve Football. And the Penguins have a perfect night in the playoff race. QB comin’ The Steelers...
Mike McCarthy takes hands-on approach to draft, and Steelers are willing to take his input
PHOENIX — Though they are in their first offseason together as the primary power brokers for the football operations of one of the NFL’s higher-profile franchises, this is not the first spring that Omar Khan and Mike McCarthy have been involved in the process of an NFL team’s draft. Now...
Heinz History Center to host special pop-up exhibits during NFL Draft
Football fans looking to learn about the sport’s history when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh will find exhibitions and programs catered to the event at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. The museum on Tuesday announced special plans to cater to football fans around...
Pittsburgh prepares for NFL Draft with extra police agencies, canines
The 2026 NFL Draft, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of fans to Pittsburgh next month, will require a major police presence. The city will need to bring in outside help, Pittsburgh police Commander Eric Baker told City Council members last week. City Council on Tuesday approved agreements...
NFL Draft stage rises on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
Construction crews are in full swing on Pittsburgh’s North Shore as the NFL Draft stage begins to take shape. Steve Farago, the NFL’s director of event operations, said the build kicked off Saturday, when about 50 trucks rolled in loaded with equipment for the massive outdoor theater. The stage is...
412 Food Rescue gears up for the NFL Draft, zero-waste dinner
Three weeks after signing onto a sustainability plan that will redirect surplus food from the NFL Draft, nonprofit 412 Food Rescue has announced a special zero-waste meal. On April 26, the day after the draft ends, Fourth & Feast: From the Field to the Table will serve a family-style, zero-waste...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Ty Simpson, Alabama QB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Ty Simpson Position: Quarterback Height/weight: 6-foot-1/211 pounds College: Alabama Simpson might be the prospect drawing the widest range of opinions. The 23-year-old is considered a first-round pick by most...
Efforts to clean, beautify Pittsburgh ramp up before 2026 NFL Draft
Sam Williams rolled a yellow garbage can down the sidewalk in Pittsburgh’s Market Square, pausing to grab his broom and sweep up some debris. Then, he reached his gloved hands into a metal trash can, tied off the overflowing bag and replaced it with a new one. Williams is one...
The Steelers hold 12 picks in 7-round NFL draft. Can they use them all? Will they?
PHOENIX — As things stand now, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold 12 selections in the seven-round NFL Draft they are set to host next month. Is it tenable to add 12 drafted rookies to the roster? “That’s a great question,” coach Mike McCarthy said Monday from the site of the NFL...
Steelers open to drafting a quarterback — even if Aaron Rodgers returns
PHOENIX — Via one means or another, the Pittsburgh Steelers are making their rounds through the incoming draft class of quarterbacks. One by one, be it at the combine or pro days or via official visits to their South Side facility, Steelers coaches and management are performing their due diligence...
AHN sets up medical support for fans during NFL Draft
With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in Pittsburgh for the upcoming NFL Draft, Allegheny Health Network announced Monday that it will provide medical care throughout the event. The walk-in AHN Downtown Express Care Clinic, located at Highmark’s Penn Avenue Place, will expand its hours and capacity during draft week....
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Caleb Downs, Ohio State S
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Caleb Downs Position: Safety Height/weight: 6 foot/206 pounds College: Ohio State Downs is a versatile safety and a strong tackler who’s comfortable near the line of scrimmage. He is...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Rueben Bain Jr., Miami DE
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Rueben Bain Jr. Position: Defensive end Height/weight: 6-foot-2/263 pounds College: Miami (Fla.) Two sets of numbers impact Bain’s draft stock. The defensive stats he posted on the field earned...
Green Bay offers advice for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Kyle Cousineau created lasting memories in his hometown of Green Bay when it hosted the 2025 NFL Draft last April. Cousineau, a lifelong resident, is a die-hard Packers fan. He grew up watching the team and was eager for the country to experience the city he loves during the NFL...
NFL Draft top prospect profile: Arvell Reese, Ohio State LB
TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25. Arvell Reese Position: Edge rusher/linebacker Height/weight: 6-foot-4/241 pounds College: Ohio State Reese’s NFL position might depend on who drafts him. The versatile defender played a hybrid role for the...
Steelers shift attention to offensive line in latest mock drafts
The consensus among draft experts has shifted away from the Pittsburgh Steelers taking a receiver in the first round. The prevailing idea for weeks was that the Steelers would use the 21st pick in next month’s NFL Draft to grab one of the top pass catchers. But after trading for...
Steelers pre-draft visit tracker: College prospects formally hosted at team facility
Making a series of multi-million dollar decisions as part of a multi-billion dollar industry, NFL teams leave no proverbial stone unturned when it comes to the identity of their annual draft picks. Getting to know players personally can come by ways of various means — attendance at college “pro days,”...
Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Sheetz announced it will provide free transit on the T and Monongahela Incline during the upcoming NFL Draft to make travel easier for fans and visitors. The announcement was made in partnership with Pittsburgh Regional Transit on Friday. Free rides will be available from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April...
