PRT is cancelling or reducing many bus routes around the city during the Draft to free up staff for Football Flyers and corridors within the event’s footprint.
Through profiles of five football professionals, sports columnist Mike Prisuta explores the indelible bond between Western Pennsylvania and the gridiron.
Prior drafts have taken place at iconic urban destinations and landmark stadiums. Visitors to the 2026 NFL Draft will simultaneously get both experiences.
From cleanup campaigns to the creation of Arts Landing and a makeover in Market Square, benefits from hosting the NFL Draft will continue long after the tourists have all gone home.
Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District contains many hints of its past as a warehouse and shipping hub. For decades, however, it’s been the city’s signature marketplace and a destination for tourism, shopping and eateries.