Get tickets for Pittsburgh Today Live's 45th annual Turkey Fund Kickoff Show
BE THERE FOR PITTSBURGH TODAY LIVE'S 45TH ANNUAL TURKEY FUND KICKOFF SHOW!
Join us Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at 9 a.m., for PTL's biggest, bestest, and PTLiest Turkey Fund Kick Off show ever!
Buy tickets now:
Don't miss out on this one-day-only, on-location celebration benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank featuring:
- Special guests Joe Manganiello, Caitlin O'Connor, and their dog Bubbles
- A sneak preview screening of CBS' new hit comedy Eternally Yours, from the creators of Ghosts
- Dr. Lori with a special "What's It Worth?"
- Comedian Bill Crawford, formerly of WDVE
- Plus, a live auction including special souvenirs from antiques expert Dr. Lori, an exclusive experience to watch PTL LIVE in studio, a special weekend getaway to a luxury resort, a signed bobblehead from Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, and more
- Plus, free stuff for all audience members and a few special prizes for a lucky few
- And VIP TICKET HOLDERS will get to spend time with the cast of PTL for a special Q&A session after the show
Most importantly, the proceeds* of every ticket you buy will go to help our neighbors in need have a warm meal on Thanksgiving Day. VIP tickets are $50, and general admission tickets are $35.
*Credit card/ticketing fees do not apply
Day of show information:
- Entry to the theater is at 8 a.m. There will be no admission into the theater after 8:45 a.m. as the show will be broadcast LIVE.
- VIP ticket holders watch the show from the best seats in the house and get to enjoy an exclusive question-and-answer session with Team PTL.
- Tickets cannot be resold or transferred.
- For refunds, please contact events@pittsburghfoodbank.org.
- Even if you cannot attend the show, you can still support your neighbors in need at Thanksgiving; donate to the KDKA Turkey Fund here.
Can't make it in person? No worries! You can still enjoy PTL at its normal time on KDKA-TV and streaming on CBS News Pittsburgh, and the show will be rebroadcast later that day at 1 p.m. on KDKA+.
After the show, keep an eye on the PTL and KDKA social media pages for more content from the day!
The KDKA Turkey Fund began in 1982 as the steel industry began to decline and jobs were being eliminated. That first year, Pittsburghers donated $90,000; and since its inception, it has raised a grand total of $22,715,381. Thank you for your generosity.
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