Acrisure Stadium Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for Pittsburgh.
Last updated: 3/4/2026
Key logistics
| Bag policy | Acrisure Stadium enforces a clear bag policy. Permitted bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" and small non-clear clutch bags 4.5" x 6.5" or smaller. Diaper bags are not permitted unless they contain medically necessary items and are subject to inspection. |
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| Doors open | For football events, gates at Acrisure Stadium open two (2) hours prior to kickoff. For other events, doors typically open between 90 minutes to 2 hours before the scheduled event time. |
| Cashless? | Acrisure Stadium is a cashless venue. Credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay, are accepted. Guests can load cash onto a pre-paid debit card at the interior ticket window in the FedEx Great Hall. |
| Rideshare zone | Designated rideshare drop-off and pickup zones are located near Acrisure Stadium at Reedsdale Street and Art Rooney Avenue. |
| Transit | Public transportation to Acrisure Stadium includes Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) light rail, known as "The T," with free service from Downtown Pittsburgh to Allegheny Station. Several city bus routes (e.g., 1, 2, 6, 14, 18, 24, 36, 54) also serve the stadium area. Riverboat shuttles via the Gateway Clipper Fleet from Station Square offer another transportation option on game days. |
Parking
Acrisure Stadium offers official parking in North Shore lots and garages, which are often pre-sold and operate cashless. Using Waze is recommended for real-time directions directly to your parking spot. Fans are encouraged to consider downtown garages or Station Square parking, utilizing public transit (like the free 'T' light rail from downtown) or the Gateway Clipper to reach the stadium and avoid congestion. Arriving at least two hours early is also advised.
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: Strollers are generally not permitted inside Acrisure Stadium.
- Family perks: Family-friendly activities include the Steelers Hall of Honor Museum, located near Gate B, which is open year-round (Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Stadium tours are also available. Pre-game entertainment and photo opportunities can be found along Art Rooney Avenue on game days. The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center is a nearby family-friendly museum.
Culture layer
- Signature food: Signature food items at Acrisure Stadium include Doritos Corn Dog Pretzels, Franco's Pizzeria with themed pies like The Immaculate Pie, Primanti's signature french-fry topped sandwiches, Kennywood's Potato Patch fries, and Papa Duke's gyros. Other fan favorites include Burgatory hamburgers and milkshakes, chipped ham grilled cheese, and poutine tots.
- Local tradition: Local fan traditions for games at Acrisure Stadium include tailgating in the parking lots before kickoff and the waving of the 'Terrible Towel'. The 'Renegade' fourth-quarter surge is also a notable tradition.
Verified places nearby
- Tom's Watch Bar220 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · North ShoreWhat to order: Jumbo wings, signature prime rib dip sandwich, locally inspired game-day bites.
- McFadden's211 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA · North ShoreWhat to order: Beers, cocktails, tasty pub fare.
- RedBeard's on Sixth144 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · DowntownWhat to order: Cheese logs, 75-cent wings on Tuesday nights, mix of Italian, American, and Tex-Mex favorites.
- Primanti Bros. (Downtown)2 Market Sq, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · DowntownWhat to order: Sandwiches with fries and coleslaw on them.