Pittsburgh Unifies Funding Package to Transform Acrisure Stadium into NFL's Largest Stadium

Pittsburgh, PA – June 26, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers and city officials have finalized a historic $650 million funding package to overhaul Acrisure Stadium, aiming to make it the NFL’s largest stadium. Announced Monday, the deal has ignited excitement across Steeler Nation.

The agreement, reached after extensive talks, commits to a privately funded renovation. The Steelers plan to expand capacity from 68,400 to 86,000, surpassing MetLife Stadium’s 82,500, per team sources.

President Art Rooney II hailed the deal, saying, “This elevates Acrisure while preserving its spirit.” The project will enhance seating and honor the stadium’s storied black-and-gold legacy.

Acrisure Stadium, opened in 2001, will undergo a three-year renovation starting 2026. Upgraded concourses, premium suites, and a state-of-the-art video board are key features, per Steelers.com.

The deal settles a lease dispute with Pittsburgh, extending control through 2055 without taxpayer funds. Fans praise the self-funded model, echoing the team’s community commitment, per Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Renovations will boost fan experience, adding 17,600 seats and modern amenities. Pittsburgh’s 2024 economic surge from hosting NFL events underscored the need for a world-class venue, per NFL.com.

GM Omar Khan views it as a Super Bowl catalyst. “This fortifies our future,” he said, aligning with Aaron Rodgers’ leadership and T.J. Watt’s prime, per ESPN.

As training camp approaches, the project fuels hope. Can Acrisure’s transformation propel Pittsburgh to a seventh ring? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates.