Pittsburgh awarded 2026 NFL Draft

[Paul G]

What? I thought that was Nick Cannon.

I believe he is at 12 kids with 6 different women (one being with Johnny Manziel's ex wife)

 

[Drink IRON City]

Dibbs on Slash's backyard

You can sleep along side the BT50, For just a few $$$$ more, you sleep in the LS 10’s box


Salute the nation

 

[SteelerFan448]

I agree with Slash (I think). The stage will be near the stadium with the crowd on the road from PNC Park to Heinz Field. A smaller version of Nashville's setup, but awesome for the bars and restaurants along that stretch if that's indeed the location. I don't think Pittsburgh will match Detroit's numbers, but I also think those were inflated...

There were over 400,000 visitors in Pittsburgh for the Taylor Swift concert weekend (not sure if that was unique visitors or around 200,000 total each night). Either way, I think this event will surpass those numbers. It will be a cool event for the city and I may go down on Saturday because I enjoy following the draft on SN and the TV coverage of the first two days too much.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

A smaller version of Nashville's setup

MUCH smaller. Pgh ain't no Nashville. Not even close. Nashville is set up to party hardy 24/7 - tons of hotel rooms, bars, etc. Pgh ain't no Nashville, trust me.

 

[Badcat]

MUCH smaller. Pgh ain't no Nashville. Not even close. Nashville is set up to party hardy 24/7 - tons of hotel rooms, bars, etc. Pgh ain't no Nashville, trust me.

Dude, Pittsburgh is dispersed partying. Each neighborhood has it's own series of bars thanks to the good men who forged steel for 12 hours and left with a thirsty gullet. And lets not forget that Pitsburgh was the original hub for all things distilled. If the Mayor at the time didn't impose a hefty tax on liquor, the distilleries wouldn't have moved to the tax friendly south. Pittsburgh is rich in it's history of alcohol, and there will be plenty of it for people to enjoy...along with pierogies and Haluska to put people into a carbohydrate food coma.

**** Nashville

 

[slashsteel]

Dibbs on Slash's backyard

We can house 4 people upstairs in 2 rooms, 1 person sofa it, and can put up an air mattress downstairs in the basement capable of 1 to 2 people.

My mom tends to think nobody would take on the basement if visiting she told me that when she visited anywho it is free lodging if anyone wants to crash.

No restrictions other than no smoking indoors.

 

[slashsteel]

MUCH smaller. Pgh ain't no Nashville. Not even close. Nashville is set up to party hardy 24/7 - tons of hotel rooms, bars, etc. Pgh ain't no Nashville, trust me.

They have plenty of time to increase their capability. And there is always stay in neighboring areas close by. Detroit didn’t house all their visitors and although it is bigger in population vs Pittsburgh when you expand to the state PA is the bigger populated area in comparison.

Which means more driving in from proximal areas and of course you have your outside of PA. travelers. I would imagine we will get our fair share of Philly fans coming in too.

Fans don’t need a lot to party. Where there is a will there is a way. And knowing our fan base they are more than willing.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

They have plenty of time to increase their capability. And there is always stay in neighboring areas close by. Detroit didn’t house all their visitors and although it is bigger in population vs Pittsburgh when you expand to the state PA is the bigger populated area in comparison.

Which means more driving in from proximal areas and of course you have your outside of PA. travelers. I would imagine we will get our fair share of Philly fans coming in too.

Fans don’t need a lot to party. Where there is a will there is a way. And knowing our fan base they are more than willing.

Well in the "where there is a will there is a way"comment, if you mean a pick up truck with a keg, you're right there. Been there done that. But as far as enough hotel rooms in the Pgh area, not so sure, nor do I think capacity will change all that much by the draft in 2026. I tried to look up capacity of Pgh v. Nashville but couldn't find anything. But I'm gonna take a guess that Pgh lags behind in lodging big time.

And as far as hotels outside Pgh, well, not all that much to choose from. New Castle has almost zero hotels. Wexford is practically Pgh. Butler? Hardly anything. Erie is 2.5 hours away and there is barely anything there anyhow. 700,000 fans? I don't know where they are gonna stay.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

Dude, Pittsburgh is dispersed partying. Each neighborhood has it's own series of bars thanks to the good men who forged steel for 12 hours and left with a thirsty gullet. And lets not forget that Pitsburgh was the original hub for all things distilled. If the Mayor at the time didn't impose a hefty tax on liquor, the distilleries wouldn't have moved to the tax friendly south. Pittsburgh is rich in it's history of alcohol, and there will be plenty of it for people to enjoy...along with pierogies and Haluska to put people into a carbohydrate food coma.

**** Nashville

Well, I'm sure I can appreciate Pgh's fondness for alcohol, etc. And the pierogies and chipped chopped ham sammiches. But I'm concerned with places to actually spend a night or two. Is Pgh equipped for 700,000 extra people?

 

[xjx]

I tried to make halushki kapusta like my mom but it didn't turn out right. I called mom and told her my results. She said " you have to caramelize the onions ". Now I can make them just like she used to.

Carson street will be packed on draft day.

 

[slashsteel]

Well in the "where there is a will there is a way"comment, if you mean a pick up truck with a keg, you're right there. Been there done that. But as far as enough hotel rooms in the Pgh area, not so sure, nor do I think capacity will change all that much by the draft in 2026. I tried to look up capacity of Pgh v. Nashville but couldn't find anything. But I'm gonna take a guess that Pgh lags behind in lodging big time.

And as far as hotels outside Pgh, well, not all that much to choose from. New Castle has almost zero hotels. Wexford is practically Pgh. Butler? Hardly anything. Erie is 2.5 hours away and there is barely anything there anyhow. 700,000 fans? I don't know where they are gonna stay.

Pittsburgh has been building up their hotels etc. for some time. It isn’t the Pittsburgh of old. Once in Florida I drove over two hours to stay somewhere so there is that option. And there is always tents, campgrounds, etc.

There is also construction going on still. I have no idea how much the amount capable will differ, but it will differ. And I mentioned alternatives.

The rest we will have to wait and see for reported tallies.

 

[Badcat]

Well, I'm sure I can appreciate Pgh's fondness for alcohol, etc. And the pierogies and chipped chopped ham sammiches. But I'm concerned with places to actually spend a night or two. Is Pgh equipped for 700,000 extra people?

There are plenty of bridges to sleep under, buddy!

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Well in the "where there is a will there is a way"comment, if you mean a pick up truck with a keg, you're right there. Been there done that. But as far as enough hotel rooms in the Pgh area, not so sure, nor do I think capacity will change all that much by the draft in 2026. I tried to look up capacity of Pgh v. Nashville but couldn't find anything. But I'm gonna take a guess that Pgh lags behind in lodging big time.

And as far as hotels outside Pgh, well, not all that much to choose from. New Castle has almost zero hotels. Wexford is practically Pgh. Butler? Hardly anything. Erie is 2.5 hours away and there is barely anything there anyhow. 700,000 fans? I don't know where they are gonna stay.

I don't live in the Pittsburgh area anymore and haven't for years, so I appreciate the comments from someone like you that's there on the ground in the 'burgh and knows everything.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

There are plenty of bridges to sleep under, buddy!

I'm not 16 years old anymore, not for me.

 

[slashsteel]

Here is an article in the topic

https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-north-shore-downtown-cultural-district/60608928

 

[slashsteel]

So the article points out there is an NFL requirement, which obviously Pittsburgh had to meet.

 

[madinsomniac]

MUCH smaller. Pgh ain't no Nashville. Not even close. Nashville is set up to party hardy 24/7 - tons of hotel rooms, bars, etc. Pgh ain't no Nashville, trust me.

Pittsburgh had more bars per capita and per miles than anywhere other major metro in the country a census or two back... it declined a bit but it will be ok... its still much higher than you are suggesting

Also it shouldnt be viewed solely as the city... because of stupid Western pa politics, pittsburgh didnt consolidate all the small metro towns around it like every other big city did 100 years ago... so its pittsburgh and dozens upon dozens of stupid tiny municipalities all crammed together

Pittsburgh proper is 58 square miles. Nashville is 500 something... there is sufficient amenities in the area... a hotel in West mifflin will be closer than some hotels would be in the outer edges of places like chicago, new york, or Nashville

 

[jitter77]

Stage is going to be on north shore outside stadium according to WTAE

 

[Greg Lloyd]

Pittsburgh had more bars per capita and per miles than anywhere other major metro in the country a census or two back... it declined a bit but it will be ok... its still much higher than you are suggesting

Also it shouldnt be viewed solely as the city... because of stupid Western pa politics, pittsburgh didnt consolidate all the small metro towns around it like every other big city did 100 years ago... so its pittsburgh and dozens upon dozens of stupid tiny municipalities all crammed together

Pittsburgh proper is 58 square miles. Nashville is 500 something... there is sufficient amenities in the area... a hotel in West mifflin will be closer than some hotels would be in the outer edges of places like chicago, new york, or Nashville

I know the area. Tomato, tomautow, it still comes down to how many hotel rooms are in the area, regardless of what city limits are.

Jacksonville is the perfect example of a large "city limit" with it possessing more land mass than ANY US city. But come Super Bowl, it didn't matter, fans were staying in cities as far away as Orlando (1.5 hour away). And Pgh's surrounding "municipalities" hardly have any hotels. Have you been to New Castle or Butler lately? Almost zero hotel rooms. Even Erie (2.5 hours away) barely has any.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

Pittsburgh had more bars per capita and per miles than anywhere other major metro in the country a census or two back... it declined a bit but it will be ok... its still much higher than you are suggesting

Also it shouldnt be viewed solely as the city... because of stupid Western pa politics, pittsburgh didnt consolidate all the small metro towns around it like every other big city did 100 years ago... so its pittsburgh and dozens upon dozens of stupid tiny municipalities all crammed together

Pittsburgh proper is 58 square miles. Nashville is 500 something... there is sufficient amenities in the area... a hotel in West mifflin will be closer than some hotels would be in the outer edges of places like chicago, new york, or Nashville

I know the area. Tomato, tomautow, it still comes down to how many hotel rooms are in the area, regardless of what city limits are.

Jacksonville is the perfect example of a large "city limit" with it possessing more land mass than ANY US city. But come Super Bowl, it didn't matter, fans were staying in cities as far away as Orlando (1.5 hour away). And Pgh's surrounding "municipalities" hardly have any hotels. Have you been to New Castle or Butler lately? Almost zero hotel rooms. Even Erie (2.5 hours away) barely has any.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that the NFL toured Point State Park last fall. The park holds 30,000 people.

30,000 huh? OK.

 

[slashsteel]

I know the area. Tomato, tomautow, it still comes down to how many hotel rooms are in the area, regardless of what city limits are.

Jacksonville is the perfect example of a large "city limit" with it possessing more land mass than ANY US city. But come Super Bowl, it didn't matter, fans were staying in cities as far away as Orlando (1.5 hour away). And Pgh's surrounding "municipalities" hardly have any hotels. Have you been to New Castle or Butler lately? Almost zero hotel rooms. Even Erie (2.5 hours away) barely has any.

Read everything that is posted. Pittsburgh met the requirements…

 

[slashsteel]

30,000 huh? OK.

Do you post just to cause a reaction or do you just hate to be wrong?

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Idk if it's considered too far away, but the area from the stadium to point Park would be great imo. Lots of areas, and so much room for activities! (Step brothers). I can picture one of those big pavilions like they used in Detroit, on the point. Fountain going and all.

 

[Greg Lloyd]

Read everything that is posted. Pittsburgh met the requirements…

I don't care, I'm not gonna be out on the road sans a decent hotel room. Party on. Bring on the 700,000 fans.