Pittsburgh Shatters NFL Draft Record for Highest Attendance
Summary
Pittsburgh hosted the 2026 NFL Draft and set a new record for the highest attendance with 805,000 people over three days at Acrisure Stadium. The city also broke the record for most people attending Round 1, and the NFL commissioner praised Pittsburgh for its strong community support.Key Facts
- The 2026 NFL Draft took place in Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium.
- A total of 805,000 people attended over three days, breaking the previous attendance record of 775,000 set by Detroit in 2024.
- Pittsburgh set a new record for Round 1 attendance with 320,000 people.
- Over 600,000 people attended the first two days, tying for the third-highest two-day attendance with Nashville (2019) and Green Bay (2025).
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell highlighted Pittsburgh’s community spirit and passion for football.
- The draft concluded with the Denver Broncos selecting Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock as the 257th overall pick.
- The event was seen as a platform to showcase the local community and football heritage.
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