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.
We hope the information below will assist you in answering any general questions you may have in regards to Heinz Field Tours!
We offer tours during the months of April through October every year. We do not conduct tours during the winter months due to the weather and outside elements. We hope you understand.
We are currently scheduling tours for 2012.
Our tour season runs from April 2nd through October 31st 2012.
Please note before attending a walk-up tour or scheduling a group tour,
we are not conducting tours on the following dates due to other stadium events, concerts or holidays.
Blocked Off Tour Dates:
May 28th - Memorial Day
June 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th due to the Kenny Chesney concert
July 4th - Independence Day and 4th of July Stadium Event
August 30th and 31st due to the Rib Festival
September 3rd due to Labor Day & the Rib Festival
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Walk-Up Tours:
For Heinz Field walk-up tours you do not need to make a reservation in advance. The walk-up tour is designed for groups of less than 10 people. If you have more than 10 people, please see
Group Tour information below.
April and May - Mondays and Fridays - 12 noon only
June through August - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 10 am and 12 noon
September and October - Mondays and Fridays - 10 am only
* Please be sure to check the blocked off tour dates listed above.
**Please meet under the Coca-Cola Great Hall sign (to the left of the flat screen TV) on Art Rooney Avenue 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. It is cash payment upon your arrival. For pricing information, please see below.
Group Tours:
Group tours are designed for 10 or more people. They are offered Monday through Friday. You can schedule a group tour anytime between 9 am and 2 pm on the hour or 1/2 hour. Group tours must be scheduled at least 2-3 weeks in advance as there is paperwork and a deposit that is required to confirm your tour. Payment for group tours can only be made by check or cash. We do not accept credit cards.
Saturday Tours:
We offer Saturday tours once a month during the months of April through July only. For Saturday tours, you can book a group tour anytime between 10 am and 1 pm (see above for group tour information). We also offer one (1) walk-up tour at 10 am only. The selected Saturday tour dates for 2011 are as follows:
April 21st
May 12th
June 16th
July 14th
Length of Tour:
The length of a Heinz Field Tour is approximately 1 and ½ hours in length. (90 minutes) This is the same for a group tour and walk-up tours.
Tour Pricing:
Tour prices are the same for walk-up and group tours. We do not have any group rates or discounted rates.
Adults = $7.00
Students/Children (ages 18 and under) = $5.00
Senior Citizens (ages 55 and up) = $5.00
**School groups only will receive one free adult chaperone for every 10 students you bring.
**Please note: If your bus driver(s) or school nurse(s) plan on taking the tour, you must include them in your total count.
Parking:
Monday - FridayIndividual cars/vans arriving before 11am must park in Gold Lot 1 off of West General Robinson Street for $6.00. At 11am or after individual cars/vans must park in Gold Lot 2 off of North Shore Drive for $3.00. Guests may also park in the West General Robinson Street garage (pricing is based on an hourly rate.)
**Free parking is available for school buses only along Art Rooney Avenue.
Saturday
Parking is available starting at 9 a.m. in Gold Lot 2 for $3.
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.
The tour hotline and email are checked daily.
Please note that 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.
Comfortable shoes are recommended and tours are ADA and handicap accessible.
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!
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.
| Educational Outreach Program |
| Art Rooney: “Chief” of the Steelers |
p. 33 |
| Sports Journal Writing |
p. 47 |
| Language Activities |
p. 50-51 along with p. 176-178 |
| Dollars and Cents at the Concession Stand |
p. 65 |
| Super Bowl Numbers |
p. 76 |
| Steelers Super Bowl XL Roster |
p. 77 |
| Miscellaneous Math Activities |
p. 79 |
| NFL Cities Word Search |
p. 165 |
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.