Amid NFL Draft construction and preparation happening in and around Acrisure Stadium, Pitt announced Monday that its annual Blue-Gold Spring Game on April 11 will be closed to the public.
Pittsburgh is preparing to host the 2026 NFL Draft from April 23-25.
Due to ongoing preparations for the 2026 NFL Draft taking place in and around the stadium, the Blue-Gold Spring Game at Acrisure Stadium will be closed to the public this year.
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The draft theater and main stage will be just outside of Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore, where construction continues. In addition, a free NFL Draft Experience festival will be located at Point State Park downtown.
In mid-February, Pitt announced that it would be hosting a weekend block party, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, at Arts Landing to coincide with the NFL Draft.
The event will be the debut of the four-acre civic space located in downtown’s Cultural District, within walking distance to fellow draft activities at Point State Park and the North Shore.
Pitt’s block party will feature an immersive Pitt football museum, live entertainment, food trucks and interactive activities.
Updates and highlights on the 2026 Blue-Gold Spring Game will be shared across Pitt football’s social media platforms.