Pittsburgh Draft Watch Party Official Pittsburgh Draft Watch Party
Pittsburgh Brewing Company is proud to present the Official Pittsburgh Draft Watch Party on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Pittsburgh Brewing Company in Creighton. The event promises an electric evening of football, food, and hometown pride, featuring a live WTAE Channel 4 broadcast, massive outdoor screens, fan zone activities, food trucks, and exclusive VIP experiences.
“Iron City Beer was born in Pittsburgh and built by generations of Pittsburghers since 1861,” said Cliff Forrest Owner of Pittsburgh Brewing Company. “As proud Pittsburghers, there’s no better way to do that than by drinking local and standing shoulder to shoulder with this city. Our commitment to this community runs deep, and being part of a citywide celebration that puts Pittsburgh on the national stage is exactly what Iron City stands for. This is more than a watch party- it’s history in the making. Let’s make it together, the Pittsburgh way.”
“When you’re in Pittsburgh, you drink like a local-drink Iron City Beer,” said Todd Zwicker, President of Pittsburgh Brewing Company. “This watch party brings together everything that defines draft night in this city: community, legacy, tradition, and Iron City, brewed here since 1861.”
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and in Pittsburgh, fandom has always been a team sport. From generations of Steelers fans to draft-day debates in every living room and neighborhood pub, football is part of who we are. WTAE Channel 4 is proud to be the only station delivering this live, local broadcast and bringing the city together for a unique shared experience that feels unmistakably Pittsburgh,” said WTAE President and General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III.
A Draft Night Experience for Every Fan
Guests can choose from three ticketed experiences designed to fit every level of fandom:
General Admission – All Ages | $15
Doors Open at 5:00 PM
Includes:
● Outdoor access to food trucks and fan zone activities
● Big screen viewing of the NFL Draft
● Live WTAE-TV pre-draft broadcast starting at 5:00 PM, a live hour-long special at 7:00 PM and a live second screen streaming throughout the night.
● High-energy outdoor draft party atmosphere
● Fan Zone
VIP – All Ages | $65
Doors Open at 4:00 PM (Early Entry)
Includes:
● Early entry to the event
● Indoor Tap Room access with food
● Celebrity Appearances including WTAE-TV personalities, Mark Madden, Might Light and more
● Outdoor access to food trucks, fan zone, and big screens
● Big screen viewing of the NFL Draft
● Live WTAE-TV pre-draft broadcast, an hour-long live draft special at 7:00 PM, and a live second screen streaming throughout the night.
● High-energy outdoor draft party atmosphere
● Fan Zone
Premium VIP- Ages 21+ | $250 (Limited Availability)
Doors Open at 4:00 PM
Includes:
● VIP parking
● Bottle of Limited-Edition Single Barrel Release Whiskey
● Distiller Meet-and-Greet
● Catered dinner in Iron City Distilling's Mezz
● Exclusive distillery access with a private bar
● Tap Room and Mezz access plus all outdoor event amenities
● Celebrity Appearances including WTAE-TV personalities, Mark Madden, Matt Light and more
Parking Information
Parking is not included with General Admission or VIP tickets and must be purchased in advance. Guests will have the option to add parking when purchasing event tickets. Multiple parking levels are available based on ticket type. VIP Parking Available in the Gold or Red Lot. GA Parking Available in the Red Lot. The Gold Lot is located on Ferry Street and The Red Lot is located on Treadway Lane.
On-site parking purchases will not be available, and advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Tickets & Information
Tickets are available now at:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/77221546
Whether you’re here for the picks, the pours, or the party, this is draft night done right.
Welcome to Pittsburgh. Welcome to Iron City. Since 1861.
Special Pre-Draft On-Site Appearances
Fans visiting the on-site gift shop will have the opportunity to meet Local Personality and Influencer, Bill Crawford and Iron City Illustrator, Ron Mahoney, who will be on hand prior to the Draft for fan engagement, photos, autograph signing, and special content moments tied to Iron City’s legacy and the Limited-Edition Collectors Draft program.
Visit pittsburghbrewing.com for more information.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3486412-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3486412-2
