Event FAQs
General
Yes. There are over 300 events held each year at the stadium. Our venue offers ideal spaces for a wide variety of occasions including, but not limited to, trade shows, sales meetings, holiday parties, weddings, proms, galas, and bar/bat mitzvahs.
Home of the Six-Time Super Bowl Champions Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, we are an extension of the teams' excellence on the playing field and pride ourselves on the highest level of customer service. Our exceptional service and attention to detail are second to none. We offer the most unique event space in Pittsburgh. Our world-class facility overlooks the rivers, the city skyline, and the playing field while maintaining an elegant atmosphere. Located on the North Shore and only minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, our convenient location makes for an ideal situation for any type of event.
We are adaptable to accommodate events of all sizes, from as small as five people to as large as 5,000. We have an abundance of space to host business meetings, wedding receptions, Gala’s, reunions, car shows, sporting events, etc… Check out the Event Spacing and Pricing portion of our site for more information.
Yes. We have a full Culinary Team onsite to fulfill all of your food and beverage needs. You will work with your personal Event Planner to customize a menu perfect for your needs.
No. Aramark is the exclusive caterer at the stadium. Our talented Sales Managers can customize a menu for you to meet your needs whether it is dietary, ethnic, or budgetary. Our experienced Catering Managers and Chefs will work with you to put together the menu you desire to make your event a success.
Yes. Through our in-house equipment, we offer premier production solutions for any event. No request is too tough to handle as we offer assistance with staging, creative production, pipe & drape, lighting, presentation material, and sound reinforcement. Our full-time dedicated technicians will be at your disposal to deliver any level of service. Your dedicated technician will be on-site during the planning process and for the duration of your event. Please contact Justin Hunt at 412-697-7156 for more information.
Arranging special appearances is one of the amenities that are unique our events. Let your personal Event Planner know if you have an interest and they will provide you with the information process your request. Based on availability, appearances can be arranged for your event to add a memorable experience for your guests.
To fully take advantage of your stadium experience, we highly recommend the 45-minute tour of our facilities. Tours include visits to the NFL, Pitt and visiting team locker rooms, the sidelines of the playing field, the FedEx Great Hall, as well as numerous other areas not accessible to the general public. If you are interested in adding a private tour as part of your event, your Event Coordinator will be able to assist!
Additionally, we offer a wide array of amenities to spice up your event including personalized merchandise, messages on the scoreboard, appearances by current and former players, an appearance by Steely McBeam, and many more!
If you are looking at booking a stadium tour, without hosting a private event, see the Tours page!
Pricing
Pricing varies for each event depending on a number of factors including event size, space requirements, and any enhancements desired (e.g. tours, appearances by players, messages on the scoreboard, etc). We will provide you with an estimate within one week of your site visit if requested and/or when we know more specifics about your particular event.
Stadium Policy: If you need to change the event date, your Event Planners will work with you to reschedule based on availability. As long as we have enough time to make the appropriate changes, the event can go on as planned. If you choose to cancel, however, it will depend on the time frame of your cancellation to when your event was to be held. If we are able to rebook the space that you were holding then we can refund your deposit. If it is within too short of a time period or we are unable to rebook the space then your deposit will be forfeited and an additional fee for lost revenue will apply if applicable. (see separate ARAMARK policy in ARAMARK section)
Security is asked to attend the event to guarantee the safety of your guests and to ensure the sensitive areas of the stadium are not compromised. Also, Security staff provides an added resource, as they are very knowledgeable of stadium rules and protocols and offer customer service as needed to you and your valued guests.
Booking Process
To book, simply contact us at 412-697-7740 or send us an event request form, and we will respond in a timely manner. After an initial conversation to understand your needs, we will arrange a site visit, provide an initial cost estimate, and begin the process of making your event a success. Site visits are available by appointment only.
Stadium Policy: If you need to change the event date, your Event Planners will work with you to reschedule based on availability. As long as we have enough time to make the appropriate changes, the event can go on as planned. If you choose to cancel, however, it will depend on the time frame of your cancellation to when your event was to be held. If we are able to rebook the space that you were holding then we can refund your deposit. If it is within too short of a time period or we are unable to rebook the space then your deposit will be forfeited and an additional fee for lost revenue will apply if applicable. (see separate ARAMARK policy in ARAMARK section)
After a site visit, we create a contract from the discussed details for your review. To reserve your date, you will need to sign the contract and send it to us with your deposit.
We strongly recommend you come see in person just how remarkable the facility is. It is also critical that you review your potential floor plan with your Planner and ensure the layouts will suit your needs.
It is best to commit to a date and room as soon as you are ready to move forward, but the absolute minimum time period needed to execute an event is two weeks. Space can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Weekend dates during football season are confirmed once the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh have released their schedules (usually in April). Summer dates are confirmed once the concert schedule is released (usually in May).
We ask that final menu selections be submitted two weeks before an event. Final guest counts and catering counts can be submitted up to three business days prior to the event. Any variance from these timetables may result in additional costs.
Wedding Questions
Weddings at the stadium cannot be booked more than one year in advance. As we are also the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, couples interested in fall wedding dates must wait until the release of the respective football schedules (typically in April). Those interested in booking a summer wedding date must wait until the release of the summer event dates.
Tables (60" rounds seating 8 to 10 guests) and standard banquet chairs, as well as black linens and black napkins, are included in your rental. There is an additional room set-up fee of $250-500 (depending on the size of space) for all events. To make your special day your own, we can provide you with a list of recommended vendors if you are interested in renting other chairs, covers, linens, overlays, etc.
We do not provide centerpieces or votives for events, but couples are allowed to bring in centerpieces and decor. Candles are permitted as long as they do not have an open flame (i.e. votives are permitted, but no tapers or exposed candles).
We do not permit smoke, fog, bubbles, or anything else that may set off the smoke and fire detectors. All decorations must be free-standing and cannot be hung on walls, wood, or windows. Confetti is not permitted.
The stadium is also a great venue to host your wedding ceremony. We can work with you to coordinate the whole day for an additional fee of $500.
Please direct any further questions to your Event Coordinator.
We hope to hear from you soon!