{"id":104432,"date":"2026-02-04T01:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/104432\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T01:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:45:15","slug":"first-official-renderings-released-for-2026-nfl-draft-in-pittsburgh-wpxi-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/104432\/","title":{"rendered":"First official renderings released for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh \u2013 WPXI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">PITTSBURGH \u2014 The National Football League, in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH and the Steelers, have released the first official renderings of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The new renderings show a two-site Draft campus designed to showcase Pittsburgh\u2019s landmarks, waterways and skyline, according to VisitPITTSBURGH.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The Draft Theater and Main Stage will be located outside of Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. The Draft Theater will be a viewing area that will create a dramatic setting for pick selections and televised coverage, according to a release. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/XN5ME3AWCJGYDPYKKZ7XACI2SQ.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">2026 NFL Draft Renderings for Pittsburgh (VisitPITTSBURGH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re excited by the NFL\u2019s release of renderings for the 2026 NFL Draft,\u201d said Dan Rooney, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers. \u201cFootball fans from around the world will see how Pittsburgh\u2019s iconic landscape creates a natural amphitheater, providing the perfect setting for this world-class celebration of football \u2013 all in the heart of Western Pennsylvania \u2013 a region that holds a unique place in the history of the game.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">A part of the NFL Draft Experience, the league\u2019s interactive fan festival, will be located at Point State Park. It will feature interactive activities, youth programming, food and beverage offerings and immersive NFL exhibits designed for fans of all ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">\u201cThese renderings bring the 2026 NFL Draft vision to life in a way that is uniquely Pittsburgh,\u201d said Peter O\u2019Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business, International and League Events. \u201cFrom the North Shore to Point State Park, this campus design captures the city\u2019s energy, authenticity, and deep-rooted connection to the game, while delivering an unforgettable experience for fans around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">To connect the Draft Theater and the NFL Draft Experience, the Roberto Clemente Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic and used as a pedestrian-only corridor. In addition, the Gateway Clipper Fleet will provide river transportation between the two sites in Downtown and the North Shore.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/https:\/\/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com\/cmg\/D24NFLESVBALRJ5R4HTN7SEH4U.jpg\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ImageMetadata__MetadataParagraph-sc-1htor29-0 jibCgM image-metadata\">2026 NFL Draft Renderings for Pittsburgh (VisitPITTSBURGH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">\u201cThe layout of the 2026 NFL Draft campus is intentionally designed to celebrate Pittsburgh\u2019s sense of place,\u201d said Jerad Bachar, President &amp; CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH. \u201cFrom the North Shore to Point State Park, across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and along the rivers, this Draft will showcase our city\u2019s character, connectivity, and hospitality in a way only Pittsburgh can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 gJuxXh body-paragraph\">The 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25. 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