Date
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Event Size
Monster (500+)
Start Time
04/23/2026 01:00 PM
End Time
06:00 PM
Distance
15 Minutes Walk

The Terrible Tailgate is the premier tailgate for Pittsburgh Steelers home games. This special 2026 NFL Draft event will start at 1pm. Each event includes all you can eat food, and all you can drink beverages including alcohol for over 21-year-old guests. 

ALL GUESTS FROM ALL TEAMS ARE WELCOME


Former Pittsburgh Steelers legend Maurkice Pouncey and current Steelers OLB Jack Sawyer will be on site for autographs and photos. Limit 1 autograph and 1 photo per person. This will be strictly enforced.
All events feature a Live DJ. 


ALL GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARK AT THE NOVA PARKING GARAGE DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE TERRIBLE TAILGATE. This lot will be on a first come first serve basis for the Draft and priced at $70.


The Tailgate is presented by Pond Lehocky Giordano


 
The Terrible Tailgate is sponsored by Coors LightDubliner Whiskey, Sun Cruiser Canned Cocktails, Cinderlands Beer Co, Gatehouse Winery, Yinz-a-Rita, The Pavement Group, and Smoked In Pitt BBQ.

 

Enjoy all you can drink alcohol including Coors Light, Blue Moon, Coors Original, Sun Cruiser, and Yinz-A-Rita's. We also will be featuring our brand-new Terrible Tailgate beer brewed in Pittsburgh by Cinderlands Beer Co! Other beers may also be available.

Non-alcoholic options also provided including pop, and water


Liquors provided include Captain Morgan, Titos Vodka, Wigle Whiskey, and Dubliner Whiskey. Multiple mixers including Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Punch, and Soda will be provided. And as always, the Jungle Juice and Dubliner's Steel City Stingers will be made and readily available in our 5-gallon jugs. There will also be wine provided by Gatehouse Winery.

Pepsi and Coke products also available along with water.


Food for this tailgate will feature delicious pulled pork from Smoked In Pitt and other food includes our famous Terrible Tailgate cheesy potatoes, all beef hot dogs, rigatoni, baked beans and more.

Tons of name brand snacks provided like Oreos, Frito Lay products, and Cheese its.

Event Atmosphere
Family Friendly
Venue Type
Asphalt Lot
Size of the Event
Monster (500+)
Type of Tailgate
None
Accessibility of Bathrooms
Private
Guests Can Stay
No
Type of Music
Live DJ
Beverages
Water, Soft Drinks, Wine, Mixed Drinks, Domestic Beer, Craft Beer, Premium Liquor

This Tailgate includes:

Enjoy all you can drink alcohol including Coors Light, Blue Moon, Coors Original, Sun Cruiser, and Yinz-A-Rita's. We also will be featuring our brand-new Terrible Tailgate beer brewed in Pittsburgh by Cinderlands Beer Co! Other beers may also be available.

Non-alcoholic options also provided including pop, and water


Liquors provided include Captain Morgan, Titos Vodka, Wigle Whiskey, and Dubliner Whiskey. Multiple mixers including Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Punch, and Soda will be provided. And as always, the Jungle Juice and Dubliner's Steel City Stingers will be made and readily available in our 5-gallon jugs. There will also be wine provided by Gatehouse Winery.


Pepsi and Coke products also available along with water.


Food for this tailgate will feature delicious pulled pork from Smoked In Pitt and other food includes our famous Terrible Tailgate cheesy potatoes, all beef hot dogs, rigatoni, baked beans and more.


Tons of name brand snacks provided like Oreos, Frito Lay products, and Cheese its.

Event Check-In:

Please find your tickets before you arrive and have them ready to be scanned, so you can get to the good parts faster.

This article can help you if you are having issues finding your tickets:
https://tailgreeter.com/locating-lost-tickets.

Also, you can speed up check-in by sharing any extra tickets purchased with your friends within your account or on the app.

Directions:
The Tailgate is located at 334 Federal street directly across from the NOVA PLACE Parking garage.
$60.00
For adults over the age of 21.
Children ages 12-17 years old. Children under 12 are free.
For adults who don't plan to consume alcohol. Or for adults who aren't 21 years old yet.