Acrisure Stadium, Professional football stadium in North Shore, Pittsburgh, US
Acrisure Stadium is an open-air stadium in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the bank of the Ohio River. Its yellow seating bowl rises in three tiers around a natural-grass field, with black seats in the end zones, a white roof structure on vertical columns, and a dark fascia band reading "PITTSBURGH". The stadium holds 68,400 spectators and incorporates 12,000 tons of steel.
The stadium opened in August 2001 and replaced Three Rivers Stadium as part of a major riverfront development plan. Its construction came together with PNC Park and the Convention Center to make the North Shore a new hub for sports and entertainment.
The stadium's name changed from Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium in 2022 after Kraft Heinz declined to renew the naming rights; locals still call it Heinz Field. The Great Hall holds Steelers and Panthers memorabilia. Bronze statues of founder Art Rooney and a Pitt Panther stand outside, and the Heinz ketchup bottles atop the scoreboard tip after touchdowns.
Visitors reach the grounds via the Allegheny Light Rail station or several parking facilities in the area, all within walking distance. Plan extra time for big games, as entrances and walkways fill quickly and security checks may take longer.
The construction used 12,000 tons of steel, a material that recalls the city's industrial past. This steelwork remains visible throughout the design, from exposed beams to railings, showing the connection between architecture and local identity.
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