The Steelers have consistently shown their support of high school football throughout the years in a number of ways, and that support is continuing.
The Steelers will host the WPIAL (Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League) Championship games at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, and broadcast the games on local television for the third consecutive year.
The games will air on KDKA+ as part of the "Pittsburgh Steelers present the WPIAL Championships at Acrisure Stadium" broadcast. The broadcast, which is presented by Acrisure, Giant Eagle and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, will feature appearances by Steelers personalities.
"The WPIAL is grateful for the ongoing partnership that we have with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Rooney family," said Vince Sortino, the WPIAL's Chief Operating Officer. "The opportunity to hold our championships at Acrisure gives our schools, coaches, and student/athletes memories of a lifetime. They will be able to say that they had the opportunity to play in the same stadium and on the same field as some of the greatest players/coaches to ever play the game at any level."
Kickoff times for the games as listed below:
• Class 1A – 11 a.m.
• Class 2A – 2 p.m.
• Class 3A – 5 p.m.
• Class 5A – 8 p.m.
Tickets for the games will remain on sale through game day, Saturday, Nov. 22. Fans can stay for all four games on their single ticket, and children under 5 are free with a ticketed adult.
Fans can purchase their tickets here – BUY TICKETS.
The Class 4A and 6A WPIAL Championship games will be played on November 15 at Pine-Richland High School. Tickets to those games can be purchased here - Buy Tickets.
In addition to the broadcast on KDKA+, fans can also stream the games online through NFHSNetwork.com. Fans can also follow along through the Steelers' dedicated Youth Football channels on social media for behind-the-scenes content, score updates, and game highlights.
"Football is in our blood here in Western Pennsylvania, and there is perhaps no greater symbol of that than the incredible tradition of the WPIAL," said Dan Rooney, Vice President of Business Development & Strategy for the Steelers. "Our region has produced more than 150 NFL players, including more than 20 Hall of Famers. Fans who tune into these games may get to watch the next great Western PA football legend.
"The Steelers are proud supporters of youth and high school football across Western Pennsylvania — from the spring girls' flag football league to the Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week, and more. We are honored to host the WPIAL championships at Acrisure Stadium and invite fans from across the region to join us to experience the energy, passion and unforgettable moments that are part of this great high school football tradition."
