Steelers 2026 Kickoff Week Activities Announced

By Teresa Varley  ·  Steelers.com  ·  September 3, 2026

The Steelers will kick off the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 13 when they host the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium — and the celebration starts well before kickoff.

Before the team takes the field, Steelers fans will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities as the excitement builds for a new season, which includes a unique experience to see giant Super Bowl rings in Pittsburgh neighborhoods Monday through Saturday of game week.

The team announced plans for a week-long celebration across Pittsburgh leading up to the regular season opener against the Falcons, with kickoff week activities and the opener presented by Giant Eagle and UPMC.

"What drives the Steelers is our fans. That's why we're bringing kickoff week excitement directly to them. After welcoming the football world to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, we're taking a piece of that experience into neighborhoods across the city — giving fans a chance to relive the historic event, connect with our team's legacy, and build excitement for the season ahead."

Steelers fans will have an opportunity to see the six giant Steelers Super Bowl rings — which were first on display in Steelers Country for the NFL Draft — throughout the City of Pittsburgh this week to celebrate the start of the 2026 season.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 7 and running through Saturday, Sept. 12, one ring will be on display daily for photo opportunities and fun. With the ring at each location will be a panel from a larger mural that will come together at the home opener. Fans visiting each location will be able to "leave their mark" on the panel by painting in a section in a 'paint by numbers' manner. Some locations will also offer charity community engagement events.

Specific times when fans can check out the rings and participate in the mural painting will be announced on Steelers Nation Unite Instagram, Facebook and X social channels the morning of each activation.

The annual Kickoff and Rib Festival, presented by I.C. Light, will take place at Acrisure Stadium over the Labor Day weekend — Thursday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 7. This western Pennsylvania staple marks the kickoff of football season and features award-winning vendors, music, and fun for all on Art Rooney Avenue and West General Robinson.

On Monday, Sept. 7, the 38th Annual Steelers Run Walk returns. The race will be held in person on a level 3.1-mile course around the North Shore that finishes inside Acrisure Stadium, as well as a virtual option for fans around the globe. A Kids Fun Run is available for those nine and under. The race is the main fundraiser for the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and also benefits the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research. All registrants receive a commemorative 2026 medal, t-shirt, and goodie bag. The race begins at 8 a.m.

The newly updated Immaculate Prediction game, available exclusively in the Steelers Mobile App, will feature a special season-long prediction challenge for 2026. During the week leading up to the season opener, fans can lock in their predictions for the entire season for a chance to win $100,000 (terms and conditions apply).