A dedicated chunk of Steelers Nation makes the pilgrimage to Acrisure Stadium for live games. Now 25 years old (since its 2001 opening as Heinz Field), the stadium has seen upgrades like the North end zone scoreboard, sparing South-side fans some neck strain.
What’s New at Acrisure Stadium
The Steelers recently announced what’s new at Acrisure Stadium for fans attending Steelers home games. Here is a summary of the changes:
Featured Destinations
- Mini Football Field: A 44 x 25-yard synthetic field near Gate A’s riverside lawn, built for the 2026 NFL Draft but open for 2025 Steelers and Pitt games. Expect some pre-game fan activities here.
- Marquee Videoboard: A shiny new video screen along Art Rooney Avenue (East side) will light up with graphics and scores, doubling as a 2026 Draft centerpiece.
- NFL Draft Countdown Clock: On the North Shore Great Lawn, this clock ticks down to the 2026 NFL Draft. It’s a cool photo op, but what happens post-Draft? We’ll see.
- Hall of Honor Museum Exhibit: A fresh exhibit celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Super Bowl XL win, letting fans relive that epic season. The museum (10,000+ sq ft, 50+ inductees) is a steal for the price—book tours at acrisurestadium.com.
Improved Technology
- Wi-Fi Upgrade: Extreme Networks rolled out a new Wi-Fi system with 1,300+ access points to fix spotty connectivity—a long-time fan gripe. Let’s hope it holds up when 68,000 fans are posting to X and other social media.
- ChargeFuze Stations: A new charging station near section 527 joins upgraded ones at Gate B, Gate A-East, Suite B, Suite C, PNC Champions Club, Section 123, UPMC Club, and West Club. You can now keep your phone juiced for those game-day selfies.
Upgraded Concessions
- New Concession Stands: Upper East (sections 506, 516) and West (529, 534) now offer treats like pulled pork nachos with fresh jalapenos and cilantro lime crema.
- Steel City Markets: UPMC Club and West Club fans can hit self-checkout markets for classics—hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, beer, soda, and water—without missing a play.
- Pick 6 Sammies: UPMC Club (209) and West Club (233) feature new kiosks with chef-crafted, premium sandwiches via self-order.
- Concession Prices: A hot dog at Acrisure costs $7.95, but in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, their “Fan First” pricing gets you a hot dog, drink, and fries for $7 total. A similar meal in Pittsburgh? Try $21.80! C’mon, Steelers—lower those prices for the average fan.
New Features
- Reconfigured Seating: New seats in the 500-level (around section 528 under the main scoreboard) aim to improve sight lines for upper-deck fans.
- Premium Steelers Field Seats: New field-level seats near the scoreboard, end zone, and tunnel come with an all-inclusive lounge—but at $1000+ per ticket, they’re out of reach for most of us.
- Steeline Drumline Expansion: Rumors swirl that the Steeline Drumline might add horns, though nothing’s confirmed. Would that mean a name change?
- Student Rush Tickets: Back for a third year, college students with an .edu email can snag $50 standing-room-only tickets. A great deal for the next generation of Steelers Nation.
Conclusion
The Steelers are stepping up their game-day experience, but premium seats priced over $1,000 and $7.95 hot dogs feel like a slap to the average fan. I’ll check out the new field, videoboard, and museum at the 2025 home opener against the Seahawks. What do you think of these upgrades? Want lower concession prices or a new stadium elsewhere? Drop your thoughts below!
Your Song Selection
I always like to include a bit of music. Let’s rev up for the 2025 season with “Runnin’ Down a Dream” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers—a road-trip anthem for chasing glory. With Acrisure Stadium’s new videoboard, field, and more, are you ready to run toward another Steelers season?
