When was ground broken for Acrisure Stadium?
Ground was broken for the stadium on the 18th of June 1999. The project cost $281 million and stood along the Ohio River in Pittsburgh's North Shore neighborhood.
Questions about Acrisure Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed the structure of Acrisure Stadium?
HOK Sport designed the structure using steel structurally and externally to acknowledge Pittsburgh's history of steel production. Melinda Lehman served as project manager for HOK Sport during the building process.
Why did Heinz end its naming rights agreement with Acrisure Stadium?
On the 10th of July 2022, reports confirmed Heinz would not sign a new deal ending their 21-year business arrangement. Michigan-based insurance company Acrisure bought the naming rights following unsuccessful attempts to find another local buyer.
What happened to the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium after 2003?
Desso GrassMaster synthetic-enhanced turf replaced natural sod in 2003 after players began slipping during gameplay. A February 2008 poll of 1,565 NFL players rated the surface worst among 18 natural surfaces in the League.
When was the first official football game played at Acrisure Stadium?
The first official football game occurred September 1 between Pittsburgh Panthers and East Tennessee State with David Priestley scoring an 85-yard touchdown. The stadium hosted its premiere regular season game October 7 against Cincinnati Bengals following postponements due to September 11 attacks.