The projections are currently showing that Pittsburgh lost money from NFL Draft weekend, per reports. It seemed like everything went over with rave reviews from outsiders, but that didn’t tell the full story. A lot of local businesses shared that they did not get anywhere near the crowds they anticipated. What was it like outside of the North Shore bubble? Was it the case of a lot of cities being within a day-trip driving distance to Pittsburgh? The hotel business reportedly got hit big time last weekend. Other cities have seen big returns in previous years of hosting the draft.
Apr 29, 2026
