TAILGATE BEFORE EVERY HOME STEELERS GAME OF THE 2026-2027 SEASON
ALL INCLUSIVE | PRIME LOCATION | PRE-GAME ENTERTAINMENT | VIP ROOFTOP LOUNGE
premium tailgating in pittsburgh since 2023
Want to take your Pittsburgh football tailgating experience to the next level and make your gameday easier? Join our all-inclusive tailgate experiences in Steel City before every home game this 2026-2027 season! All tailgate tickets include all-you-can-eat food, unlimited beverages, live music, games and entertainment, and more! We are at a brand new location, even closer to Acrisure Stadium, with upgraded amenities, stadium views, and a brand new VIP Rooftop Lounge!
OUR 2026-2027 TAILGATE PARTNERS
2026 TAILGATE SCHEDULE
September
October
November
December
January
OUR TAILGATE LOCATION
THE PITTSBURGH GOLD ZONE TAILGATE IS LOCATED JUST 3 BLOCKS FROM ACRISURE STADIUM, ABOUT A 5 MINUTE WALK AWAY FROM THE CLOSEST ENTRY GATE. THE TAILGATE ENTRY POINT IS ON RIDGE AVENUE AT THE DITTO PARKING LOT. THE MAP BELOW SHOWS OUR LOCATION RELATIVE TO THE CLOSEST GATE AT ACRISURE STADIUM.
BOOK STEELERS GAME TICKETS AND TRAVEL PACKAGES WITH BOOKSEATS
OUR TAILGATE TICKET OPTIONS
STARTING AT
$40
NON-DRINKING TAILGATE TICKET
3 HOURS OF ENTRY
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FOOD
SODA, LEMONADE, JUICE, WATER
LIVE MUSIC
TAILGATE GAMES
GIVEAWAYS AND MORE
STARTING AT
$60
DRINKING TAILGATE TICKET
3 HOURS OF ENTRY
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FOOD
BEER, SELTZER, HARD LEMONADES AND TEAS, MIXED DRINKS
LIVE MUSIC
TAILGATE GAMES
GIVEAWAYS AND MORE
STARTING AT
$95
VIP ROOFTOP TAILGATE TICKET
3 HOURS OF ENTRY
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FOOD
BEER, SELTZER, HARD LEMONADES AND TEAS, MIXED DRINKS
LIVE MUSIC, GAMES, AND GIVEAWAYS
VIP-EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP LOUNGE ACCESS
VIP-EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP BAR
VIP-EXCLUSIVE INDOOR RESTROOM
STARTING AT
$115
EARLY ACCESS VIP TAILGATE TICKET
4 HOURS OF ENTRY
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FOOD
BEER, SELTZER, HARD LEMONADES AND TEAS, MIXED DRINKS
LIVE MUSIC, GAMES, AND GIVEAWAYS
VIP-EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP LOUNGE ACCESS
VIP-EXCLUSIVE ROOFTOP BAR
VIP-EXCLUSIVE INDOOR RESTROOM
BUY A 2026-2027 PITTSBURGH GOLD ZONE SEASON PASS
GET ACCESS TO EVERY PRO FOOTBALL TAILGATE, AND GET ANY 2027 PLAYOFF TAILGATES FOR FREE!
INTERESTED IN PRIVATE TENTS?
WE OFFER A LIMITED NUMBER OF PRIVATE TENTS AT THE GOLD ZONE TAILGATE FOR RESERVATION. THESE PRIVATE AREAS ARE PERFECT FOR ALUMNI GROUPS, BACHELOR AND BACHELORETTE PARTIES, TRAVELLING FAN GROUPS, AND MORE! LOOKING TO BOOK A TENT FOR YOUR PARTY? CONTACT US TODAY.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What food is available?
Our presenting sponsor, Sahlen’s, hosts our grill station, serving their delicious hot dogs hot off the grill. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers are also available.
We are happy to partner with Southside Barbecue Company, a local Pittsburgh restaurant and food truck that serves up freshly cooked and smoked meals for our guests on site! They serve pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches, smoked wings, a variety of sides, and rotating special dishes.
Chips, cookies, and grab-and-go sandwiches are also available for guests.
What drinks are available?
We offer a variety of drinks for every palette! Drink menus change each week, but the beers served at every tailgate include IC Light, Modelo Especial, Troeg’s Perpetual IPA, and rotating local seasonals.
White Claw Hard Seltzers and a variety of hard lemonades and teas are available for non-beer drinkers!
Our partner Holla Spirits always provides a cocktail of the week featuring one of their Pennsylvania-distilled flavored vodkas and premium spirits.
Other spirit options include Tito’s Vodka, Captain Morgan Rum, Tanqueray Gin, Lunazul Tequila, Jim Beam Whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Dewar’s White Label Scotch.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
We follow all local laws and regulations set forth by the PLCB, which includes no outside alcohol within our event space. Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty for you!
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
Are your events weather-permitting?
All of our events are rain, snow, or shine. If the game is happening, we are tailgating!
If there is a weather emergency and there is an event cancellation, Gameday Hospitality will contact all ticket-holders directly and automatically issue refunds.
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
Will there be seating available?
There is very limited first-come, first-served seating for General Admission tailgate tickets. We also provide cocktail tables for General Admission guests to rest your drinks and plates.
Our VIP Rooftop Lounge tickets come with access to the VIP-only seating area on our rooftop, but seating is not 100% guaranteed.
If you would like to guarantee seating for your or your group, we offer private tents with tables and chairs for purchase.
If you or a family member has a disability and needs seating, please reach out to our team directly so we can make appropriate accomodations.
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
Is there an elevator to the VIP Rooftop Lounge?
There is unfortunately no elevator to our VIP Rooftop Lounge; it is accessible via stairs only. Please purchase your tickets accordingly.
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
We are PLCB Permitted and do not allow outside alcohol into our event space. Don’t worry, we will have plenty for you!
Where should I park?
Paid parking is available all around the North Shore, but we recommend using our partner, PPG Public Parking, at their lot at 1125 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Check PPG Parking’s locations and availability here.
We do not have parking at our event and parking is not included in your ticket purchase.
Are my tailgate tickets mailed to me?
All of our tailgate event tickets are electronic PDF tickets and are sent to you via email within minutes of ordering. If you have not received your tickets, please check your spam folder in your email, especially if you have not purchased from us before! If you purchased through Tixr, you can also access your tickets through your account on their mobile site or app.
If you purchased a group package or private tent, please allow 24 hours for us to send your individual tailgate tickets, as those are independently processed.
If you have any further ticketing issues please feel free to reach out to a member of our team for help!
Are game tickets included in my purchase?
Game tickets are NOT included with your tailgate ticket purchase.
If you are looking to purchase game tickets for your event, you can search for available options at www.tickets.gamedayhospitality.com
Are you partners with the Steelers or the NFL?
We are not partners with or associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the National Football League. We host an independent event on private commercial property near Acrisure Stadium.
We are not partners with or associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the National Football League. We host an independent event on private commercial property near Acrisure Stadium.
What time is the tailgate?
.1:00 Game Kickoff: Tailgate from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
4:05 Game Kickoff: Tailgate from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
4:25 Game Kickoff: Tailgate from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
8:15 Game Kickoff: Tailgate from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Please note that all game times and dates are subject to flex scheduling and can be changed. If this occurs, we adjust our tailgate schedule accordingly and reach out to ticketholders via email.
We are not partners with or associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the National Football League. We host an independent event on private commercial property near Acrisure Stadium.
I'd like to partner with Gameday Hospitality. Who should I talk to?
We’d love to talk to you! Fill out our contact form here.
We are not partners with or associated with the Pittsburgh Steelers on the National Football League. We host an independent event on private commercial property near Acrisure Stadium.
