Pittsburgh’s Football Story Takes Center Stage With Free Showings for NFL Draft Attendees from April 23-25th

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Football Town, the first-ever immersive format documentary produced by NFL Films, will be free for attendees of the 2026 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, from April 23rd-25th, expanding access to a signature experience that captures the Pittsburgh region’s deep-rooted football tradition. The film is playing at the Kamin Science Center’s Rangos Giant Cinema. The Football Town is a 50-minute film that explores the storied football tradition of the region and its unique place in the history of the sport and is produced by NFL Films in partnership with VisitPITTSBURGH, the Pittsburgh Steelers and U. S. Steel. It is narrated by Pittsburgh native Pat McAfee and it includes appearances from many Steelers legends including Jerome Bettis, Bill Cowher, James Harrison, and Joey Porter Sr., who will talk about how football is woven into the cultural identity of the region. The film also features the football traditions of the region like Friday night lights, Pop Warner youth football, college programs and the Steelers on Sundays. The Football Town will be offered free of charge with multiple daily showings on a first-come, first-served basis from April 23rd-25th as part of NFL Draft week programming at the following times:

  • Thursday, April 23rd and Friday, April 24th: 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 25th: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Individuals must first download the NFL’s One Pass app by clicking here and register to attend the Draft to obtain information and tickets to the film. More activities and programming that will take place during the Draft can also be found in the One Pass app. The Football Town is also presented by U. S. Steel to celebrate its 125th anniversary and its deep roots in Pittsburgh. The 2026 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light will take place on April 23rd–25th, and will bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region for a once-in-a-generation event.