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A major upgrade is coming to Acrisure Stadium. According to Adam Babetski of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers intend to replace 58,719 of Acrisure Stadium’s 68,400 seats by 2028, for a total cost of $17.8 million.
The Sports and Exhibition Authority, which controls Acrisure Stadium’s lease, on Thursday greenlit just under $6.2 million in capital reserve funds to Steelers affiliate PSSI Stadium LLC for the first phase of the seat-replacement project, during which 22,236 new seats will be installed in the North Shore stadium over the next two years, Babetski reports.
Nearly all of the seats are original to the stadium, according to SEA Project Executive Doug Straley. The stadium opened in 2001.
The SEA’s facility condition assessment firm, Stantec, reported several issues with the seats over the last five years, including detachment from the stadium’s concrete, rusting, broken bolts and inoperable handicap seating, Straley said.
Maine-based Hussey Seating Company will make the new seats, and they will come with a 10-year warranty.
The upgrade is among a slew of new features at Acrisure Stadium with the 2026 NFL Draft coming up.
Acrisure Stadium has received significant upgrades for the 2025 season, including a new outdoor football field near Gate A, an upgraded Wi-Fi system, new videoboards, and expanded food and beverage options with self-checkout markets. A new charging station was added near section 527, and the stadium’s mobile app was updated with a virtual assistant. Additional security measures include bollards to prevent vehicle crashes
The Steelers also have added a new team entry video and upgraded graphics package that will enhance the pre-game experience and scoreboard shows.
Last month, the Steelers also unveiled plans for a new lounge coming to Acrisure Stadium next year. The lounge will be called the 1933 Club, honoring the year the Steelers were founded.
“It’s designed to address the desire of the most loyal Steelers fans for an elevated gameday experience by featuring upscale services and amenities and exclusive opportunities to get closer to the players,” the Steelers wrote in a press release.
The club will intertwine comfort, modern elegance, and sophistication, offering members a speakeasy environment that includes:
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