The Terrible Tailgate is the premier tailgate for Pittsburgh Steelers home games. This special 2026 NFL Draft event will start at 1 pm. Each event includes all-you-can-eat food and all-you-can-drink beverages, including alcohol, for guests over 21 years old. 

GUESTS FROM ALL TEAMS ARE WELCOME

Former Pittsburgh Steelers legend Maurkice Pouncey and current Steelers OLB Jack Sawyer 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. This lot will be on a first-come, first-served basis for the Draft at $70 per spot.

The Tailgate is presented by Pond Lehocky Giordano

 
The Terrible Tailgate is sponsored by Coors Light, Dubliner Whiskey, Sun Cruiser Canned Cocktails, Cinderlands Beer Co, Gatehouse Winery, Yinz-a-Rita, The Pavement Group, and Smoked In Pitt BBQ.

Enjoy all you can drink alcohol, including Coors Light, Blue Moon, Coors Original, Sun Cruiser, and Yinz-A-Rita's. We will also be featuring our brand-new Terrible Tailgate beer, brewed in Pittsburgh by Cinderlands Beer Co! Other beers may also be available.

Non-alcoholic options include pop and water

Liquors provided include Captain Morgan, Tito's Vodka, Wigle Whiskey, and Dubliner Whiskey. Multiple mixers, including Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, Hawaiian Punch, and Soda, will be provided. And as always, the Jungle Juice and Dubliner's Steel City Stingers will be made and readily available in our 5-gallon jugs. There will also be wine provided by Gatehouse Winery.

Pepsi and Coke products are also available along with water.

Food for this tailgate will feature delicious pulled pork from Smoked In Pitt, along with our famous Terrible Tailgate cheesy potatoes, all-beef hot dogs, rigatoni, baked beans, and more.

Tons of name-brand snacks were provided, such as Oreos, Frito-Lay products, and Cheez-Its.