Date
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Event Size
Monster (500+)
Start Time
09/13/2026 08:00 AM
End Time
11:45 AM
Distance
15.00 Minutes Walk

The Terrible Tailgate is the premier tailgate for Pittsburgh Steelers home games. All Terrible Tailgate's start 5 hours before kickoff. 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 -- ALL GUESTS CAN LEAVE AND RE-ENTER AT THEIR OWN LEISURE -- WRIST BANDS ARE REQUIRED


Former Pittsburgh Steelers legend TBA 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.

The Tailgate is presented by Pond Lehocky Giordano


 
The Terrible Tailgate is sponsored by Coors LightDubliner Whiskey, Sun Cruiser Canned Cocktails, Frankie's Italian Kitchen, Cinderlands Beer Co, Gatehouse Winery, Bradshaw Bourbon, The Pavement Group,  and Smoked In Pitt BBQ.

Enjoy all you can drink alcohol including Coors Light, Blue Moon, Coors Original, Sun Cruiser, and Twisted Tea. We also will be featuring our own 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, Bradshaw Bourbon, Titos Vodka, Hornitos Tequila, and Dubliner Whiskey. Multiple mixers including Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Punch, and Soda will be provided. And as always Dubliner's Steel City Stingers will be made and readily available in our 5-gallon jug. 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 included is our famous Terrible Tailgate cheesy potatoes, all beef hot dogs, pepperoni rolls, pierogies, rigatoni, baked beans and more.

Frankie's Italian Kitchen will be on hand cooking up fresh pizzas!

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, Wine, Seltzer, Mixed Drinks, Domestic Beer, Craft Beer, Premium Liquor
Amenities
Shade

This Tailgate includes:

Enjoy all you can drink alcohol including Coors Light, Blue Moon, Coors Original, Sun Cruiser, and Twisted Tea. We also will be featuring our own 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, Bradshaw Bourbon, Titos Vodka, Hornitos Tequila, and Dubliner Whiskey. Multiple mixers including Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Punch, and Soda will be provided. And as always Dubliner's Steel City Stingers will be made and readily available in our 5-gallon jug. 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 included is our famous Terrible Tailgate cheesy potatoes, all beef hot dogs, pepperoni rolls, pierogies, rigatoni, baked beans and more.

Frankie's Italian Kitchen will be on hand cooking up fresh pizzas!

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 St - the canal lot. Look for the big yellow canopy to check i and receive your wrist bands.
federalstlot
$60.00
For guests over the age of 21 who wish to consume alcohol
For guests over the age of 18 who aren't at legal age to drink or prefer not to drink by choice. If caught consuming alcohol with an improper wrist band you will be ejected.
For Children ages 13 to 17. Under 13 is free.