ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE
Accessibility and Mobility
The 2026 NFL Draft will offer a range of accessibility and mobility services to support fans
navigating the event footprint. All entrances are accessible, with designated lanes for guests with mobility devices or medically necessary items. Mobility Assistance teams will be available throughout the site, including at Fan Services tents, to provide support such as wheelchair assistance and limited golf cart transportation between key locations.
Accessible viewing areas and restrooms will be available across the footprint, and closed captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided in designated viewing locations. Fans are encouraged to plan ahead, as the Draft spans a large outdoor area with significant distances between activities. Additional accessibility details, maps and service locations are available in the NFL OnePass app.
By clicking below, you can navigate directly to items included within each category:
1. Planning your visit
1.1 What to Bring
NFL Clear Bag Policy
Consistent with all NFL events, the NFL strongly encourages fans not to bring any type of bag to the event; however, if necessary, bags outlined in the NFL Clear Bag Policy are permissible, Linked here.
Medical Items & Equipment
The NFL permits exceptions for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Security will be present at entrances to screen these bags. Any medications, including insulin or EPI pens, must have a prescription label displaying the fan's name.
Please note: The stadium is not an allergen-controlled environment. Fans remain responsible for managing their own medical needs while attending the game.
Medical Waste Disposal
For the safety of event staff and volunteers, fans should dispose of medical waste and syringes only in the proper disposal containers located at First Aid medical tents. Do not dispose of these items in regular trash bins. First Aid locations are available on the event site maps in the NFL OnePass app.
Mobility
The 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is accessible for fans using mobility devices. Notwithstanding, please note that: (i) it is a large venue with great distances between activities and attractions; (ii) it is outdoors and situated in parking lots and across city streets and pathways; and (iii) some travel may traverse natural terrain and terrain designed for motor vehicles (which could be impacted by inclement weather). For guests with mobility disabilities and mobility devices, there will be accessible golf carts and wheelchairs with mobility assistance escorts available to assist you around the site.
Wheelchairs (manual or power-driven) and three or four-wheeled scooters are allowed only for use by fans with mobility impairments. For safety reasons, requests to use other power-driven, mobility devices will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Powered mobility devices may also be charged at the Fan Services Center. Fans should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.
1.2 Service Animals
Service animals (dogs, and in some cases miniature horses trained to perform work or tasks for a fan because of a disability) and service animals in training are permitted at the 2026 NFL Draft and may accompany fans with disabilities in all public areas of Draft events where other fans are permitted. For fans within the Draft Theater, a designated area will be available for service animals to relieve themselves without the handler losing their seat; security staff can direct you to this area upon request. Emotional support animals, household pets, and other animals are not permitted.
2. Getting to the Draft
Visit Pittsburgh has put together a comprehensive transportation guide. Please , to view the information. https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/nfl-draft-pittsburgh/nfl-draft-central/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-guide/
2.1 Transportation
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will operate an expanded service schedule from April 23-25, safely moving residents and visitors between neighborhoods, regional park-and-ride lots and the official DRAFT footprint. All PRT vehicles supporting this service, buses and the light rail, are accessible. PRT has several programs, tools, and features to make your trip easy and accessible. to find an overview of these features.
Partnered with PRT, ACCESS Paratransit services is an advance reservation, shared-ride paratransit service that is open to the general public. Service is provided throughout Allegheny County seven days a week. For information about ACCESS, call 412-562-5353 (TTY 711) or visit MyAccessRide.com.
2.2 Parking
If you plan to drive, we recommend parking in downtown Pittsburgh or Station Square garages and using the "T" or Gateway Clipper to reach North Shore activities. To find available spaces in real time, download the app before your visit. To reserve your spot ahead of time, platforms such as allow you to book parking in advance.
When booking through ParkWhiz, look for the wheelchair accessible icon under the amenities section, any location displaying that icon offers accessible parking. Please note that spaces booked through ParkWhiz are not assigned spots; all accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis to guests with a valid disabled persons permit.
2.3 Gateway Clipper Boat Access
One of several methods available for fans seeking to travel between the Point State Park and Northshore Draft Footprint is the use of Gateway Clipper boats. Fans can board the boat on the North side of Point State Park and from the quay just south of Gate A at Acrisure stadium on the North Shore.
While every reasonable effort will be made to assist and accommodate fans with disabilities, please note, these Gateway Clipper boats may pose challenges for fans using certain types of mobility devices. While the boats offer boarding and departure assistance to fans in wheelchairs or with mobility disabilities, for safety reasons, their staff/crew is not permitted to lift fans or mobility devices/equipment (upon request, they will provide assistance with manual wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.) The restrooms on the Duchess (built in 1965) and Princess (built in 1984), are not large enough to accommodate larger wheelchairs; however, smaller wheelchairs are available for transfer/use on those vessels upon request before boarding.
Whether guests with mobility limitations can board a Gateway Clipper is subject to numerous factors, including weather and water conditions, as these factors affect safe transfer. While the water and wind conditions may allow for the Gateway Clipper boats to be boarded safely, fluctuations in the weather may make re-boarding of a boat to return dangerous. The final determination regarding whether fans may board a boat is made by the captain.
We encourage fans with any other accessibility needs to contact Gateway Clipper at 412-355-7980, so they can make every attempt to make sure all fans enjoy their Gateway Clipper experience to the fullest.
For fans with mobility disabilities who are not comfortable utilizing the Gateway Clipper boats, alternative mobility assistance between the Point State Park and Northshore Draft footprint will be provided. There will be an accessible shuttle pick up zone located on Liberty Avenue outside Point State Park and in Red 5A parking lot located just off of Reedsdale Avenue on the Northshore.
3. Arrival and Access
3.1 Arrival
The 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light is a large outdoor event spanning parking lots and city streets and pathways, with great distances between activities and attractions. Some travel may traverse natural terrain and terrain designed for motor vehicles, which may be impacted by inclement weather. Fans should plan accordingly and allow additional time for travel and security screening of medical items and equipment.
Wheelchairs (manual or power-driven) and three- or four-wheeled scooters are allowed only for fans with mobility disabilities. Requests to use other power-driven mobility devices will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Powered mobility devices may be charged at the Fan Services Center; fans should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit.
3.2 Accessible Entrances
All entrances at the 2026 NFL Draft are accessible. Fans with mobility devices or medically necessary items should use designated accessibility queue lanes, so their equipment may be properly screened by security.
3.3 Access between Sites
Four options are available for traveling between Point State Park and the North Shore, including three options for fans who require mobility assistance.
- Walking from the Point State Park Fan Entry, follow signage and teammates across the Roberto Clemente Bridge and along North Shore Drive to the Riverfront Park Entry (approximately 1 mile).
- PRT Light Rail ("T"): Service between Gateway Station and North Side Station.
- PRT Bus: Buses shuttling between Stanwix Station and Federal Street / West General Robinson Street.
All PRT vehicles are accessible and PRT has several programs, tools, and features to make your trip easy and accessible. to find an overview of these features.
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- Wheelchair-accessible van shuttle is available on a first-come, first-served basis and running on demand. Service begins and ends with the Fan Entry opening and closing times. Shuttle wait times may vary depending on demand and traffic.
- Point State Park: Pick-up and drop-off on Liberty Ave., approximately 750 ft. from the Fan Entry, near the T Gateway Station.
- North Shore: Pick-up and drop-off in Red Lot 5A, approximately 775 ft. from the Tony Dorsett Fan Entry, adjacent to the T North Side Station.
4. Venue Facilities
Use the NFL OnePass app map to find the locations of all items referenced in this guide.
4.1 Accessible Viewing Platform
Designated viewing platforms for fans with disabilities or mobility devices are located within the GA Theater Viewing. Each space accommodates one guest plus one companion.
4.2 Food and Beverage
Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the NFL Draft event unless a fan has a special medical dietary restriction (see Section 1.1 for medical item guidance). The NFL Draft Experience will feature food vendors that provide special dietary options. A full list of vendors is available on our site /draft/event-info/attractions or please visit a Fan Services Tent or the NFL OnePass app.
4.3 Nursing Mothers' Rooms
Several Nursing Mothers' Rooms will be available. You can find them at the following locations. Please ask any Fan Services teammate with questions.
- Point State Park near the Fan Entry
- North Shore Stadium Gate C near Guest Service desk
- North Shore GA Theater Viewing past the Tony Dorsett Dr. Entry
- East Premium Theater Service Tent
4.4 Restrooms
Accessible portable toilets are available at each bank of portable toilets throughout the NFL Draft Experience, and at each restroom location for the Draft Theater.
4.4 Sensory
KultureCity will be on site with trained volunteers, sensory bags, and Sensory Activation Vehicles (SAV) for families and individuals who need a quiet space. for more information provided by KultureCity.
Sensory bags are available at no additional cost and are equipped with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards. Fans may use and take them home. Sensory bags are available at KultureCity's locations.
- Point State Park SAV near the Fan Entry
- North Shore SAV on Allegheny Ave. near the medical tent and Fan Services
- North Shore pop up tent in GA Theater Viewing past the Tony Dorsett Dr. Entry
KultureCity Wristbands: Special wristbands are available for families and individuals with sensory needs that expedite access to games and activations within the Draft Experience. Please visit KultureCity's Sensory Room to request a wristband.
5. Services
Use the NFL OnePass app map to find the locations of all items referenced in this guide.
5.1 Fan Services
Fan Services Tents are located throughout the event site. The ? icon can help direct you to the counters with staff who can assist with questions, directions for accessible facilities, services and more.
5.2 Mobility Assistance
Mobility Assistance teammates will be stationed at four Mobility Fan Services tents and one kiosk across both sites to assist with questions, directions for accessible facilities, services such as wheelchair rentals and more.
- Point State Park near the Fan Entry
- North Shore past the Riverfront Park Entry near Art Rooney Ave. and North Shore Dr.
- North Shore past the Casino Drive Entry near Allegheny Ave. and Casino Dr.
- North Shore GA Theater Viewing past the Tony Dorsett Dr. Entry
- North Shore stadium access kiosk near Gate A
Accessible golf cart support is available with limited access across the North Shore site to and from the Casino Drive Entry and the Tony Dorsett Drive Entry.
Wheelchairs are available at no cost on a first come, first served basis at our Mobility Service tents. You must have a valid driver's license or government-issued ID.
It is important to note that all rented wheelchairs must stay within the event perimeter. Wheelchairs cannot be transferred between the Point State Park and North Shore sites; each wheelchair must stay at the site where it was checked out.
No reservation required — call the Mobility phone line at 888-745-1455 if you cannot locate a service tent or have questions.
5.3 Auxiliary Aids
Video Captioning: Caption-enabled video screens will be available throughout the NFL Draft Experience site. Viewing screens throughout the site will have closed captioning during the show each day. The Draft Theater will have captioning on select screens.
American Sign Language (ASL): Dedicated locations with ASL interpreters standing by throughout the show each day will be available within the Draft Theater inner circle ticketed seats, GA Theater viewing and within the stadium fan viewing section 125. You may check with any Mobility Service Booth for more information.
For fans seeking ASL or tactile interpreters for either the NFL Experience's autograph signing activation or the concerts occurring on Friday pre Round 2 or Saturday post Round 7, we request that you submit a request at least 24 hours in advance toExperience.Support@NFL.com or visiting the Fan Services locations at both Point State Park and the North Shore Draft campuses. Once confirmed, an email will be sent to you confirming the time of the interpreter coverage and providing information on where to meet your interpreter(s). While the League will make good faith efforts to fulfill any requests made with less than 24 hours' notice, we cannot guarantee interpreters will be available.
6. Contact Information
6.1 Mobility Assistance Program
For accessibility questions prior to the start of the Draft, or for assistance during the event, please contact the Mobility Assistance team:
Email: nfldraftmobility@gmail.com
Phone: 888-745-1455
During event days, Mobility Assistance teammates will be stationed from accessible parking, all entries, Fan Services Tents, and throughout the site. We are committed to ensuring every fan enjoys an inclusive and barrier-free experience at the 2026 NFL Draft.
Questions? Email Experience.Support@NFL.com
