Pittsburgh schools to close during week of NFL Draft

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Detail view of the Pittsburgh Steelers logo prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game between the Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the 2026 NFL Draft taking place in Pittsburgh next month, public schools in the area are going to extreme measures to accommodate students and staff.

Pittsburgh public schools will be closed from April 22-24 due to road closures, parking restrictions, and heavy traffic expected. Students will partake in remote learning during the three-day stretch.

The Green Bay area did something similar in 2025, citing safety concerns while also wanting kids to be able to partake in the festivities.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have 12 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, assuming they hold onto all 12. Of those 12 picks, three are in the third round and five are in the top 100.

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