The Pittsburgh Steelers have unveiled “Steelers Country,” a 12,000-square-foot fan destination at Point State Park as part of the NFL draft experience. RELATED: Fernando Mendoza will not be in Pittsburgh for NFL draft”It bleeds black and gold from all angles. This is really a special thing, not only for the city, but for us as well. And it’s a free event, too,” said Justin Mitchell, Pittsburgh Steelers director of marketing. Steelers fans will have several ways to engage with the team at this official fan destination. The space will feature live programming, entertainment, and shows. Fans can participate in “Steelers Legend,” a question-and-answer session with past and current players. Other attractions include retail opportunities, sweepstakes, and interactive exhibits like a Steelers Nation Unite bar. Visitors can also view a Terrible Towel art piece, a display of six Super Bowl rings, the Lombardi trophies, and an immersive fan cave. “It’s a 70s-style wood panel kind of wall basement that many of us have or our parents or grandparents have, and just cluttered with all memorabilia and all of that, and it will be a really cool photo that you can take,” Mitchell said. Sean Patrick Dryer, a fan, shared his thoughts on the event. “I’m excited for it to be in Pittsburgh,” he said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. I don’t know if we are ever going to see another NFL draft in the city, so I’m excited from that perspective. The one thing that’s a little intimidating is the number of people estimated to be flooding into the city,” he said. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for Steelers Country is scheduled for April 22. There are only 15 days left until the NFL draft in Pittsburgh.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

The Pittsburgh Steelers have unveiled “Steelers Country,” a 12,000-square-foot fan destination at Point State Park as part of the NFL draft experience.

RELATED: Fernando Mendoza will not be in Pittsburgh for NFL draft

“It bleeds black and gold from all angles. This is really a special thing, not only for the city, but for us as well. And it’s a free event, too,” said Justin Mitchell, Pittsburgh Steelers director of marketing.

Steelers fans will have several ways to engage with the team at this official fan destination.

The space will feature live programming, entertainment, and shows. Fans can participate in “Steelers Legend,” a question-and-answer session with past and current players.

Other attractions include retail opportunities, sweepstakes, and interactive exhibits like a Steelers Nation Unite bar. Visitors can also view a Terrible Towel art piece, a display of six Super Bowl rings, the Lombardi trophies, and an immersive fan cave.

“It’s a 70s-style wood panel kind of wall basement that many of us have or our parents or grandparents have, and just cluttered with all memorabilia and all of that, and it will be a really cool photo that you can take,” Mitchell said.

Sean Patrick Dryer, a fan, shared his thoughts on the event.

“I’m excited for it to be in Pittsburgh,” he said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. I don’t know if we are ever going to see another NFL draft in the city, so I’m excited from that perspective. The one thing that’s a little intimidating is the number of people estimated to be flooding into the city,” he said.

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for Steelers Country is scheduled for April 22. There are only 15 days left until the NFL draft in Pittsburgh.

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