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- Pittsburgh hosted the 2026 NFL Draft on April 23, 2026, expecting over half a million attendees.
- The public sector spent $19 million, targeting $120 million-$213 million in economic impact while securing North Shore and Point State Park with police, state and federal officers.
- Free bus service, park-and-ride lots and the T moved thousands, keeping traffic light.
- Mayor Corey O’Connor leveraged the draft to raise Pittsburgh’s profile, noting Stanwix Street parking cost $85.
