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A special commemorative issue of Pittsburgh Magazine will provide essential information for visitors, event attendees and residents ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Magazine will publish a special issue in March 2026 to commemorate the NFL Draft, set to take place in Pittsburgh from April 23- 25.

The 2026 NFL Draft is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the Steel City; more than 700,000 fans are expected to attend. Festivities will be held outside Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore as well as across the Allegheny River in Point State Park.

The special magazine will include articles and resources, including the story of how civic and corporate leaders have worked together to prepare for this massive event that will introduce thousands of people to Pittsburgh for the first time.

The issue also will include contributions and resources from VisitPITTSBURGH, our region’s official destination marketing organization, to help highlight Pittsburgh as the city prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft.

“We’re excited to support Pittsburgh Magazine in showcasing this historic moment for our city,” Jerad Bachar, President & CEO of VisitPITTSBURGH, said in a statement. “The NFL Draft will bring visitors from around the world to experience all that Pittsburgh has to offer, and this commemorative issue is another way to share the pride and spirit of our community.”

Pittsburgh Magazine’s commemorative 2026 NFL Draft edition will deliver interesting and timely content about our region to meet anticipated high demand.

“The history of football is tightly woven with the evolution of the region and its economy,” Betsy Benson, publisher of Pittsburgh Magazine, said in a statement. “And the NFL Draft occurring in our city next year will be a huge milestone in that journey. We’ll mark the occasion with a high-quality keepsake that celebrates this event in a way only a city magazine can.”

The publication will be available at VisitPITTSBURGH welcome centers and mailed to hotels, newsstands, sponsors and magazine partners. Subscribers will receive the issue packaged with the regular March/April edition. To pre-order bulk copies, please contact Publisher Betsy Benson at 412-304-0920 or via email at bbenson@pittsburghmagazine.com.

A digital version of the publication will be available on Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2026 NFL Draft microsite, and a limited-edition newsletter will be produced in the weeks leading up to the Draft.