SHADE GUIDE

Acrisure Stadium

Pittsburgh SteelersMLB
North Shore,
68,400 seats
0° orientation
Open Air
Built 2001
Acrisure Stadium stadium information: Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers in MLB. Located in North Shore, with a capacity of 68,400 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2001.

Overview

Open-air stadium on the North Shore of Pittsburgh with stunning city skyline views. Home to the six-time Super Bowl champion Steelers.

Stadium Highlights

  • Pittsburgh skyline views
  • Six Super Bowl championships
  • Terrible Towel tradition
  • North Shore location

Unique Features

  • Open south end for city views
  • Great Hall entrance
  • Steelers Hall of Fame
  • Riverside location

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • West sideline
  • Sections 507-534

Afternoon Games

  • West side upper deck
  • Club seats west

Evening Games

  • Most sections by 4pm

Shade Tips

  • Open-air stadium with no roof
  • Upper deck provides some shade
  • West side best for sun protection
  • Weather more concern than sun

Monthly Weather Patterns

September

68°F 70% 35% rain

Pleasant

West side for afternoon

October

56°F 70% 35% rain

Cool fall weather

Layer clothing

November

45°F 70% 40% rain

Cold and wet possible

Weather protection important

December

35°F 70% 40% rain

Winter conditions

Bundle up

January

30°F 70% 35% rain

Cold and snowy

Full winter gear

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Club Lounge

Club tickets

  • All-inclusive options
  • Padded seats
  • Indoor access
Champions Club

Premium membership

  • Field level
  • Premium dining

Seating Tips

Lower bowl sidelines

Best views and atmosphere

view

South end zone

City skyline views

view

Club level

Weather protection

experience

Upper level

Great value, still good views

value

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Upper level corners
  • End zone upper

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Primanti Bros sandwiches
  • Pierogies
  • Kielbasa

Local Favorites

  • Pittsburgh favorites
  • Iron City beer
  • Isaly's chipped ham

Beer & Beverages

  • Iron City
  • Yuengling
  • Local craft beers

Local breweries: Penn Brewery, Church Brew Works

Getting There

Address

100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Parking Options

Gold Lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $40-50

Red Lots

Distance: 0.3 milesPrice: $35-40

Downtown Garages

Distance: 1 milePrice: $20-30✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • T Light Rail to North Side Station

Ride Share: Designated zones

Game Day Tips

Bring Terrible Towel

Essential Steelers tradition

Arrive early

Traffic crosses bridges

Visit Great Hall

Steelers history displays

Layer clothing

Weather changes quickly

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 2 hours before kickoff
  • First Pitch: 1:00pm typically

Neighborhood: North Shore

Pittsburgh's North Shore with restaurants and attractions

Before the Game

  • Rivers Casino
  • North Shore restaurants
  • Andy Warhol Museum

After the Game

  • Strip District
  • Downtown Pittsburgh
  • South Side

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • Light rail best transportation
  • Great Hall worth visiting
  • Primanti Bros is must-try

Best Value

  • Upper level between 20s
  • Light rail transport
  • North Shore parking

Hidden Gems

  • Hall of Fame in Great Hall
  • City views from south end
  • Rivers Casino nearby

Things to Avoid

  • Driving if possible
  • Forgetting Terrible Towel
  • Underestimating weather

Stadium History

Timeline

2001Stadium opens
2006Steelers win Super Bowl XL
2009Steelers win Super Bowl XLIII
2011Hosts AFC Championship

Stadium Traditions

Terrible Towel

Iconic yellow rally towel

Steeler Nation

Worldwide fanbase

Renegade

Third down song