Live updates for 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh; Guide for events, traffic impacts and more
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off in Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. Eastern Time with the first round, accompanied by free events across the city and extensive road closures. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend, with leaders urging them to use public transit.
The 2026 NFL draft begins in Pittsburgh tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Free events are happening across the city, many on the North Shore and at Point State Park. Extensive road closures are in effect for the three-day event, as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend. Leaders are urging people to leave their cars and take public transit. Pittsburgh Regional Transit will operate expanded service from Thursday through Saturday. Multiple events are happening around the city before the draft, including a block party, live music, and the Draft Experience at Point State Park. Health care providers, including Allegheny Health Network, are on site to provide medical care.
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