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Last two NFL draft hosts provide Pittsburgh a 2026 guide. What city leaders are learning

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Last two NFL draft hosts provide Pittsburgh a 2026 guide.

Pittsburgh is planning for the 2026 NFL Draft by looking at the successes of previous host cities Detroit and Green Bay .

The draft provides an opportunity for cities to showcase their unique culture and Pittsburgh is leaning on cities with a playbook for the NFL draft.

Green Bay expects to bring in around $90 million in statewide economic impact.

Pittsburgh is expecting 500,000 to 700,000 fans, which would make it the largest event held in the city.

Pittsburgh applications for the 2026 draft open on April 1 and close on May 7 .