2026 NFL Draft Presented by Bud Light Credential Application Now Open

The NFL Draft main stage will be constructed just outside of Acrisure Stadium, adjacent to the Steelers’ existing Pro Shop in Gold Lot 1. The media workroom will be within Acrisure Stadium, on the west side of the club level (200 level). Each of the on-site prospects will be available to accredited media following their selection on the east side of the club level.

Round 1 will take place on Thursday, April 23 (8 p.m. ET) with Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET) and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 25 (noon ET).

Media can find the application on the NFL’s credential portal, which is housed on Media.NFL.com under the “Events” tab. An approved Media.NFL.com account is required in order to view and access the portal. Only one application may be submitted per media organization. The application deadline is Friday, April 10.

All applications must be submitted by the sports editor, sports director or photo editor. If an application is submitted using a personal email address, it will not be considered.

Please see below for a description of each credential type available to apply for. All accredited media will also have access to a media availability with the on-site prospects on Wednesday, April 22.

• Media Workroom – Provides a seat in the Media Workroom, where credential holders will watch the Draft on television. Also provides access to post-selection press conferences with on-site prospects.
• Radio Row – Provides a seat within a designated section of the Media Workroom, for organizations that plan to broadcast on-site during hours of operation. Credential holders will watch the Draft on television. Also provides access to post-selection press conferences with on-site prospects.
• Photo Pit – Allows access to the Photo Pit near the main Draft stage, as well as the Photo Workroom. Also provides access to post-selection press conferences with on-site prospects. Space in the Photo Pit is reserved only for still photographers and is extremely limited.

Information on credential distribution and pickup will be sent to approved media at a later date. Please direct any questions regarding the credential application to MediaCredentialHelp@nfl.com.

The NFL Draft Experience, the league’s ultimate fan football festival, will take place at both the North Shore Draft campus, including inside Acrisure Stadium, and Point State Park and will be free and open to the public all three days of the event (April 23-25). Draft Experience will feature immersive exhibits, photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, player appearances/autographs, local food vendors, a youth-focused Play 60 Zone, NFL Shop merchandise and more.

An NFL-issued Draft credential is NOT required to cover Draft Experience. For questions regarding Draft Experience, please contact Paula Ngon (paula.ngon@nfl.com) and DraftExperience@bzapr.com.

Any media interested in conducting live shots with a view of the stage or capturing b-roll on-site leading up to and during Draft week can contact Paula Ngon (paula.ngon@nfl.com).