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Why Wait? Take a Tour of Heinz Field!
Heinz Field is not only the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football teams; it is also a monument to the outstanding Western Pennsylvania football tradition and to its loyal fans.
Since 2001, when the gates were opened to this 65,050-seat state-of-the-art facility, Heinz Field has provided a thrilling, behind the scenes view of the Steelers and Panthers football teams to thousands of men, women, and children of all ages. In addition, the view of the city’s unique skyline and Point State Park from the South Plaza within the stadium serves to add to the tremendous excitement that is Heinz Field.
Tours of Heinz Field provide guests with a behind-the-scenes look into the Coca-Cola Great Hall, Clubs, Luxury Suites, Press Box, Field, South Plaza, and much more! We encourage you to personally see Heinz Field – Pittsburgh’s latest and greatest landmark.
Tours of Heinz Field will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010.
We are currently scheduling group tours for 2010.
Our tour season runs from April 5th through October 29th.
Group Tours
To schedule a group tour, please note you must schedule at least 3 weeks in advance.
Ø You must have at least 10 people in your group.
Ø Tours are offered Monday through Friday during the months of April – October and one Saturday a month during April through July. (see below for Saturday tour dates)
Ø Tour times begin at 9:00 am through 2:00 pm on the hour or half hour.
Ø Tours are approximately one and ½ hours in length.
Ø Check or Cash payment only. We do not accept credit cards. Please see below for pricing (we do not offer group rates)
Ø To book your tour, please call us at 412-697-7150 and press “5” for more information or e-mail us at steelers.tours@steelers.nfl.com
Walk-Up Tours
Heinz Field Walk-Up Tours are designed for groups of less than 10 people.
Ø There is no need to schedule in advance for a walk-up tour.
Ø Just simply meet under the Coca-Cola Great Hall sign located on Art Rooney Avenue 15 minutes before the tour start time.
Ø Cash payment upon arrival. Please see below for pricing.
Ø For questions concerning Heinz Field walk-up tours, please call us at 412-697-7150 and press “5” for more information or e-mail us at steelers.tours@steelers.nfl.com
Walk-Up Tour Schedule is as follows:
April and May – Mondays and Fridays at 12 noon only
June through August – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 am AND 12 noon
September and October – Mondays and Fridays at 10 am only
Saturday Tours
Saturday Tours are offered during the months of April through July only.
Ø We offer a walk-up tour at 10 am only.
Ø We can also book group tours from 10 am to 1 pm (see above for group tour information).
Saturday Tour Schedule is as follows:
April 10
May 15
June 19
July 17
Pricing
Ø Children/Students (ages 18 and under) - $4.00 per person
Ø Adults - $6.50 per person
Ø Senior Citizens (ages 55 and older) - $4.00 per person
· For school group tours only, you will receive one free chaperone/adult per every 10 students.
· Please note: If your bus drivers or school nurses plan on taking the tour, they must be included in your total count.
Transportation to Heinz Field
Buses may drop off and park anywhere along Art Rooney Avenue for free. If you are traveling by car or van and arrive before 11 am, you can park in Gold Lot 1 off of West General Robinson Street for $6.00. If you are traveling by car or van and arrive after 11 am, you can park in Gold Lot 2 off of North Shore Drive for $3.00.
Educational Outreach Program
The Pro Football Hall of Fame and an Educational Advisory Panel consisting of nine teachers, five of which are National Board Certified Teachers, have designed a FREE Activity Guide for teachers to utilize in the classroom. This guide offers a fun and effective way for teachers to incorporate classroom activities relevant to football while acquiring a learning experience at the same time. The guide consists of everything from Language Arts activities to Mathematics involving the history of the National Football League, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and football in general. This book is online through the Pro Football Hall of Fame at http://www.profootballhof.com/hall/PittsburghSteelers.jsp.
Below are just a few of our favorites for you to enjoy! We hope this guide will offer an exciting way for you to prepare your students for their field trip to Heinz Field or reflect back on the experiences they had while visiting the stadium.
Additionally, teachers can sign up for the Educational Outreach Program Newsletter to receive a monthly (September – May) e-newsletter that is sent to educators across the country updating them on current educational initiatives offered at the Hall of Fame. The newsletter also offers supplemental materials and educational resources for teachers to use in the classroom. Teachers can sign up for this newsletter at http://www.profootballhof.com/edpro_signup.jsp.
What can you bring with you on your tour of Heinz Field?
All guests touring Heinz Field must adhere to the stadium security policies. For more information, please refer to our Heinz Field Fan Guide.
How to book your tour or obtain more information:
To schedule your group for a tour of Heinz Field or obtain more information, please call us at 412-697-7150, and then press “5” for more information.
You may also e-mail us at steelers.tours@steelers.nfl.com
The tour hotline and e-mail are checked daily.
Please note the Coca-Cola Great Hall is not open to the public on a daily basis.
All elements of Heinz Field Tours are subject to change based on stadium events. Tours are not conducted on holidays, most weekends, or event days.
For updated information or changes in dates, please check steelers.com, e-mail or call us in advance. We look forward to seeing you at Heinz Field!
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