Gearing Up for the 2026 NFL Draft: Your Guide to Getting There, Getting Around, and Making the Most of It
From experiencing Steelers Country at Point State Park to exploring the numerous free activities on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, PRT is ready to help you experience everything the NFL draft has to offer this week.
As Pittsburgh prepares to take center stage for the 2026 NFL Draft, the city is getting ready to open its arms to fans from across the country for one of the biggest events in professional football. From the brand-new Arts Landing to a renovated Market Square, excitement will span the entire city - and getting to the action is designed to be just as easy as enjoying it.
The NFL Draft Experience, the league’s interactive fan festival, will transform Pittsburgh’s North Shore into a free, immersive celebration of all things football. With evening concerts, experiential activities, live entertainment, and youth sports clinics, fans of all ages can take part.
Beyond the main stage moments, the Draft will bring energy to neighborhoods, businesses, and public spaces across the city, creating a can’t-miss, Pittsburgh-wide experience.
To help fans make the most of their time, a variety of tools and resources are available to simplify planning.
Fans can download the official NFL OnePass app to access event details, maps, schedules, and interactive experiences. If you’re planning on attending the Draft in person, registering through the app in advance (it’s free) will simplify your experience. Whether you're mapping out your day or finding the next must-see activation, everything you need is right at your fingertips.
With large crowds expected throughout the Draft weekend, PRT and city partners will offer expanded service and rider-friendly options to keep fans moving. Public transportation will provide convenient - and in many cases free - access to key event zones, with additional routes and service adjustments designed to connect visitors directly to the North Shore and surrounding areas. Walking routes, signage, and traffic plans will also help guide fans safely and efficiently through the city.
What Riders Should Know
For residents and visitors alike, the message is simple: plan ahead and consider leaving the car behind.
With significant road closures and heavy pedestrian traffic expected Downtown and on the North Shore, driving into the city will be challenging. PRT recommends that visitors use park-and-ride lots and take transit into the event, while city residents rely on buses or light rail to avoid congestion.
PRT’s planning efforts continue right up to the event — and throughout it.
The agency will have staff embedded in the joint operations command center, working alongside regional partners to provide real-time updates from the field — from road closures and detours to park-and-ride capacity and service adjustments.
To stay up to date on PRT service during the draft, visit https://www.rideprt.org/2026-draft/draft/
