10 Stops on the Ultimate Tour of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This week we’re celebrating the start of football season by sharing our tour of Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and UPitt Panthers. On a recent trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we had the opportunity to tour the 68,000 seat stadium and many popular areas of the stadium, as well as a few spots the typical ticket holder doesn’t get to see.  The tour is fun and engaging and everyone (even us Giants fans!) will have a good time.

in front of the field at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA

Opened in 2001 as Heinz Field, Acrisure Insurance Company bought the naming rights in 2022. The stadium hosts up to 300 events, in addition to both the Steelers and Panthers home football games, every year- everything from music concerts and festivals to weddings and soccer  matches. The stadium has several displays highlighting important moments in the teams’ history and tons of fun trivia that fans (and visitors) will enjoy.

Note: When we visited in June 2025, the grounds crew was regrassing the field, which they do a few times a year with Kentucky Blue Grass. You’ll see the field in a transitional phase in our photos.

regrassing the field at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA

Travel Tips:

  • There are several tour options each day; we chose the Ultimate Tour, which is 90 minutes and includes many popular spots throughout the stadium. See all the options and make reservations online here. 
  • Paid parking is available in the “Gold Lot” across from the South Gate entrance of the stadium. Parking was $8 in summer 2025. Check here for more information on parking in nearby lots. 
  • On non game days, look for signs for tour gatherings near the Fed Ex South Gate entrance on Art Rooney Avenue. More information on where to gather for the tour is provided in the email with tour reservations. 
  • All tour guests must go through a security check. There are restrooms available before and during the tour.
  • Tours are handicap accessible, but note there are very few places to sit while on tour (we clocked over 6,000 steps on the tour). Wear comfortable shoes and leave backpacks and personal items in the car or at home. 
  • The entire stadium is cashless and there are no dining options while on tour.

Ten Stops on the Ultimate Tour of Acrisure Stadium:

  1. Wall of Champions in the PNC Champions Club (one of three exclusive clubs inside the park): See trophies and mementoes of some of the Steelers most popular wins, as well as Aaron Donald’s #97 jersey. Step outside in the end zone where the Grey Club seats are located.
  2. The Chief’s Room: Dedicated to Art Rooney “The Chief” who purchased the team in 1932 for $2,500. Be sure to check out Rooney’s cigar humidor. 
  3. The locker rooms for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the UPitt Panthers: Be sure NOT to step on the logos in the carpet- it’s bad luck! The Panthers’ locker room has a total of 90 player lockers and the Steelers’ locker room has 53 players lockers, all assigned by position. 

Steelers locker room at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  1. The hallways leading to the locker rooms: Read the uniform compliance rules and hit the “Men of Steel” sign (dedicated to the steel workers who built the stadium) for good luck. 
  2. The original Heinz Ketchup Sign located inside Gate C: Take a photo under the sign that originally hung in the Stadium in the 2000s.
  3. Display of high school football champions: See all the teams in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Conference (WPIAC) and champions from each year. Look for artwork from each school in the conference that celebrates their school spirit on display throughout the stadium.
Heinz sign at at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Western Pennsylvania high school champion display at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  1. Fan Zone: Located under the 5,000 square foot jumbotron, this is the area for standing room tickets. Look for the “You are Not Forgotten” sign and chair which honors military servicemen. 
  2. Concourse with the history of the Three Rivers Stadium, including some of the original lockers.  more info here.. And look for the sidewalk emblem on something- see photo I took
  3. The Terrible Towel Display: Started in 1975 as a way to engage fans, the “Terrible Towel” has become a necessity at home games and a secondary mascot for fans.
  4. The Great Hall: See all six columns that display the  Steelers’ six Vince Lombardi trophies, as well displays featuring old uniforms and the jerseys of the three retired Steelers players: Ernie Stantree, Joe Green, and Franco Harris.
under the Jumbotron at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great Hall at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bonus: The tour ends at the Pro Shop, which sells every conceivable souvenir branded with the Steelers logo and colors. Leave time for shopping!

After (or before the tour), head next door to the Hall of Honor Museum (separate ticket applies). Highlights inside the museum include:

  • 15 minute film highlighting the team’s history
  • The announcer’s booth, where fans can pretend to broadcast a play
  • A replica set of Mr. Rooney’s office
  • Chronological timeline of the Steelers’ four coaches
  • The Vince Lombardi trophy from Superbowl IX in 1975
  • A collection of Superbowl rings
  • Hall of Honor interactive touch screens with biographies of the honorees. 
  • Athletic challenges to compare your ability to famous Steelers’ players.
Hall of Honor Museum at at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Hall of Honor Museum at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA

Looking for other adventures in Pittsburgh? See our feature of the Carnegie Science Center, the Heinz History Center, the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens, the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, and full City Guide here. And follow along on our adventures on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Disclosure: Our family was given a media pass for the tour and museum; all opinions expressed are my own.

New England based, part high school English teacher, part non profit founder, part road tripper who LOVES hopping in the family SUV to explore America. Our bucket list includes National Parks, MLB stadiums, presidential libraries, and eating wherever the locals eat!

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