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Sports Asset Opened 2001

Acrisure Stadium

Premier 68,400-seat open-air stadium on Pittsburgh's North Shore, home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers football teams.

Visiting for an Event or Game? Tickets, event schedules, and gameday operations are managed directly by venue operator Pgh Stadium Option LLC (Pittsburgh Steelers).
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Capacity 68,400
Primary Tenants Steelers & Pitt Football
Public Owner SEA & Stadium Authority
Opened August 2001

Acrisure Stadium (formerly Heinz Field) is Pittsburgh’s world-class football and major concert venue located on the North Shore of the Ohio River. The stadium was constructed under the Regional Destination Financing Plan to ensure Pittsburgh’s NFL and NCAA collegiate athletic presence remains anchored in the urban core.

SEA & Stadium Authority Ownership Role

The stadium property and structural assets are publicly owned by the Sports & Exhibition Authority and the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. Under long-term master lease agreements:

  • Capital Reserve Fund: Managed jointly by SEA to fund ongoing structural maintenance, safety upgrades, and technological modernizations.
  • Operator Responsibilities: The Pittsburgh Steelers (via Pgh Stadium Option LLC) operate the venue, manage event bookings, ticket sales, and gameday operations.

SEA Public Ownership & Stewardship

Owned jointly by the Sports & Exhibition Authority and Stadium Authority. Leased long-term to Pgh Stadium Option LLC (Pittsburgh Steelers), with SEA retaining ownership of public infrastructure and capital repair obligations.

  • Public Title & Land Ownership
  • Capital Repair Fund Administration
  • Infrastructure Improvements
  • Long-Term Lease Compliance

Accessibility Standards

Fully compliant with ADA standards, featuring accessible seating at all price levels, ramp and elevator access, sensory rooms, accessible restrooms, and assisted listening devices.

Parking Infrastructure

Served by adjacent North Shore garages (Gold 1, West Garage) and surface lots managed under Stadium Authority option agreements.

Getting There & Location

100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Asset Snapshot

Asset Type
Sports
Location Address
100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Public Owner
Sports & Exhibition Authority
Facility Operator
Pgh Stadium Option LLC (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Year Opened
2001
Capacity
68,400 seats