PITTSBURGH — The 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh resulted in record attendance, global exposure and significant community impact across the region, according to VisitPITTSBURGH. Preliminary data released Thursday show that the event drew 805,000 attendees across the Draft weekend, making it the largest event in NFL history. The 2026 NFL Draft set an all-time day one attendance record with 320,000 fans and garnered more than 55 million viewers worldwide and 14.8 billion PR impressions. The 2026 NFL Draft Week also became the most socially viewed Draft on record, with attendees from 105 countries represented across NFL OnePass registrants. The draft’s success relied on thousands of teammates and volunteers. Preliminary totals show 2,775 volunteer roles filled, 1,148 paid teammates supporting operations and 310 community volunteers participating.