{"id":27179,"date":"2026-04-09T10:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/?p=27179"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:36:29","slug":"steelers-country-2026-nfl-draft-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/steelers-country-2026-nfl-draft-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers Announce \u201cSteelers Country\u201d Fan Experience for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"875\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steelercountry1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27180\" src=\"https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steelercountry1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"795\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steelercountry1.jpg 795w, https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steelercountry1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesoulpitt.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steelercountry1-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"875\">If you\u2019re coming Downtown for the <strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"813\">2026 NFL Draft<\/strong>, the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning a full-on fan takeover.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1188\">The team announced a lineup of <strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"935\">fan-focused experiences<\/strong> happening during Draft weekend (April 23\u201325), including interactive exhibits, live programming, retail pop-ups, and sweepstakes opportunities \u2014 all anchored by a central fan destination called <strong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1149\">Steelers Country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jy7zqm\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1219\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelers.com\/news\/steelers-to-offer-a-fan-focused-experience-during-nfl-draft\"><strong>What is Steelers Country?<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1477\">Steelers Country is described as the official Steelers gathering spot during Draft weekend \u2014 a <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1355\">12,000-square-foot interactive space<\/strong> planned for <strong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1388\">Point State Park<\/strong>, inside the larger NFL Draft Experience footprint.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1636\">The goal: create a place where Steelers fans can connect, celebrate tradition, and enjoy the Draft atmosphere together.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10vz5y1\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1669\"><strong>What fans can expect inside<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1773\">The Steelers say the activation will include experiences such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"2240\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fycmqr\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1866\">A themed \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelers.com\/news\/steelers-to-offer-a-fan-focused-experience-during-nfl-draft\">Steelers Nation Unite<\/a>\u201d bar concept inspired by Steelers bars around the world<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fii2ne\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1943\">A throwback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelers.com\/news\/steelers-to-offer-a-fan-focused-experience-during-nfl-draft\">fan cave<\/a> styled like a classic <strong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1941\">1970s Pittsburgh basement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9tjvuz\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2022\">Large-scale replicas highlighting the franchise\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2020\">six Super Bowl rings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1upmxjr\" data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2069\">A Terrible Towel-inspired art installation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b2hp6n\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2102\">Yard games and photo moments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d88y3t\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2240\">On-stage programming including <strong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2156\">Steelers Legends<\/strong>, current player Q&amp;As, and live Draft coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fpw64u\" data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2265\"><strong>Key dates and hours<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2392\">The Steelers noted a <strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2329\">ribbon cutting is planned for April 22<\/strong>, ahead of Draft weekend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2481\"><strong data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2441\">Steelers Country hours (subject to change):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2621\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18unpx8\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2529\"><strong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2507\">Thursday, April 23:<\/strong> 12:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k5ogi6\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2575\"><strong data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2553\">Friday, April 24:<\/strong> 12:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r1ba5r\" data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2621\"><strong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2601\">Saturday, April 25:<\/strong> 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2748\">The team also noted that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelers.com\/news\/steelers-to-offer-a-fan-focused-experience-during-nfl-draft\"><strong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2686\">Steelers Country is free to attend<\/strong><\/a>, like the Draft itself.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18sjitq\" data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2818\">More Draft-week experiences: trophies, sweepstakes, and shopping<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2908\">Beyond Steelers Country, the team also highlighted:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3097\"><strong data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2938\">Lombardi Trophy Exhibit:<\/strong> Fans will be able to view all six Steelers Super Bowl trophies on display near Steelers Country at Point State Park.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3343\"><strong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3129\">Draft Day VIP Sweepstakes:<\/strong> Through the Steelers Mobile App (through <strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3183\">April 10<\/strong>), fans can enter for a chance at a Draft-week trip package that includes tickets, airfare, and a downtown hotel stay.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3663\"><strong data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3374\">Steelers Pro Shop access:<\/strong> Steelers merchandise will be available through multiple retail options, including a merch trailer within the Steelers Country footprint \u2014 plus a <strong data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3567\">temporary Pro Shop at 275 North Shore Drive<\/strong> with Draft gear and a special-edition Terrible Towel.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1shtz98\" data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3700\">Don\u2019t forget: NFL OnePass entry<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3914\">Fans planning to attend Draft events are encouraged to register through <strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3788\">NFL OnePass<\/strong>, which provides schedules, updates, know-before-you-go info, and digital experiences.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steelers.com\/news\/steelers-to-offer-a-fan-focused-experience-during-nfl-draft\">https:\/\/www.steelers.com\/news\/steelers-to-offer-a-fan-focused-experience-during-nfl-draft<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re coming Downtown for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers are planning a full-on fan takeover. 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