(File Photo: Source for Photo: People stand on the field in Acrisure Stadium before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Seattle Seahawks in Pittsburgh, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pitt is making major changes to seating at its football games at Acrisure Stadium. Pitt will close off the upper east and west sides of the stadium and reduce the capacity to 51,416 seats for the 2026 season. Pitt athletic director Allen Greene stated that the decision was in response to feedback from fans who want “a better home field advantage” and this will improve the experience for fans by “transforming Pitt football into a must-attend event.” Pitt will also reevaluate all season ticket holders for 2027. The capacity for Pitt students will remain at 10,000 seats each game.