Fan registration for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh officially opens
We're just about 50 days away from the NFL Draft taking over the City of Pittsburgh, and for fans who want to be part of the historic event, they can register for free entry starting today.
Fans who want to join the event can do so by downloading the NFL OnePass app or by heading to this link.
"(The app) also allows us to communicate directly to our fans, because we have push notifications we can talk to them directly about what they can expect," said Nicki Ewell, NFL vice president of events.
Security checkpoints will be set up on the North Shore with a footprint from Tony Dorsett Drive to the Kamin Science Center, along with more checkpoints at Point State Park.
"There's going to be multiple entrance sites, and the security process is relatively easy to get through. Game day type of bag policies will be in place," VisitPITTSBURGH CEO and president Jerad Bachar said.
The OnePass app will also serve essentially like a ticket to get you into the sites. For people who don't have smartphones or don't register, you can still get in.
"So, they will be let in. They will go through the process. It will be a little bit long for them to get through the security checkpoint. It's just much easier if an individual has a smartphone and has the app on that phone," Bachar said.
The app will also allow people to get updates on the event, a schedule of activities, and before-they-go information. Registering will also get you through a waiver process to enjoy some of the events during the draft.
"If you have little ones especially you want to get them registered so they can get in line and run the 40-yard dash or participate in a clinic or throw a pass. It's registering for the waiver and then you're going to use it as your access point to get into the event," Ewell said.
The NFL Draft is set to take place on Pittsburgh's North Shore from April 23-25.
Draft stage renderings released for Pittsburgh
About a month ago, the NFL, VisitPITTSBURGH, and the Steelers released their first official renderings of what the 2026 NFL Draft will look like in Downtown and on the North Shore.
The draft theater and main stage will be located outside Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore. VisitPITTSBURGH says this space will take up more area than a football field.
"The capacity of the stage pavilion is still not known, that's still being finalized with the NFL, but you can imagine how large it's going to be with 32 different clubs' fan bases inside that area," said Bachar.
Documentary highlights Pittsburgh's contributions
In celebration of the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh, a new documentary, "The Football Town," is playing exclusively at the Kamin Science Center, and it shows the contributions Pittsburgh has made to the sport.
"The 2026 NFL Draft gives our region an unprecedented opportunity to share Pittsburgh's football history and the legendary athletes who have shaped it," said Dan Rooney, Co-chair of the 2026 NFL Draft Football Legacy Committee and Vice President of Business Development and Strategy for the Pittsburgh Steelers. "We were honored to work with NFL Films to celebrate the contributions of Hall of Famers and local football icons from our region."
Tickets to see the documentary can be purchased here.
