NFL Draft Weather Forecast: Rain Could Dampen Pittsburgh Friday, Saturday
Pittsburgh can certainly have challenging weather during football season. Here's when rain could soak parts of the 2026 NFL Draft adjacent to Acrisure Stadium.
AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh, and while we aren't forecasting a major storm, the weather could be a nuisance for at least part of the festivities. This annual event, where players who have finished their college careers are selected by NFL teams, will span three days from Thursday through Saturday.
The NFL is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors for the draft, as well as various festivities around Acrisure Field and the city of Pittsburgh. The Forecast - Thursday night (round 1) : Expect partly cloudy skies, pleasant temperatures dropping from the low 70s to the upper 60s and light winds for the draft's biggest night. - Friday night (rounds 2-3) : There is a chance of showers Friday evening.
Temperatures once again are expected to be in the 70s or upper 60s with generally light winds. - Saturday afternoon (rounds 4-7) : Rain showers appear likely with temperatures holding in the 60s. Can Weather Affect The Draft?
The NFL Draft will go on rain or shine. The draft theater, including the platform where the players will walk on stage, has a large overhang that will keep fans with access to the theater dry. However, most fans attending the festivities around the draft — called the NFL Draft Experience — won't have protective cover if it rains.