NFL confirmed that fans attending the 2026 NFL Draft on pittsburgh’s North Shore will use the NFL OnePass app to register, receive a unique QR code and gain entry to the draft experience, confirmed by Nicki Ewell, NFL vice president of global events. Ewell said, "Fans can register themselves — every adult and up to five minors to come down to the site".
NFL OnePass App Registration
The NFL confirmed that the NFL OnePass app will be available on the Apple App Store and Google Play ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft; fans must download and register in the app to attend, confirmed by the NFL. Each completed registration generates a unique QR code that "also is your access to come into the event; it’s absolutely free to come in," confirmed by Nicki Ewell.
Nicki Ewell on Draft Operations
Nicki Ewell confirmed the registration tool is designed to manage event scale, saying, "That is a tool that we use to anticipate what we know is going to be hundreds of thousands of people over those three days." Nicki Ewell confirmed the same production company that runs Super Bowl experiences will handle draft operations and said, "We try to move you through as quickly as possible." Nicki Ewell added, "Our goal is to keep lines moving so fans aren’t spending their day waiting, but instead enjoying the atmosphere, connecting with others and getting through experiences efficiently."
Pittsburgh North Shore Draft Experience
The NFL confirmed the NFL OnePass app will act as a one-stop shop for draft information: schedule information, draft maps, clear bag policy details, permitted items, player appearances and autograph information, transportation plans and activity information. The NFL confirmed a fan map will be published ahead of the draft and that registered fans will receive messaging through OnePass, including "know before you go" information.
The NFL confirmed all activities inside the Draft Experience will be free and listed expected attractions: on-field activities including the 40-yard dash, attempting a field goal on the Acrisure Stadium Field, youth clinics and NFL FLAG programming, a youth-focused Play 60 Zone, meeting current players and legends, photos with the Steelers' six Vince Lombardi Trophies and all 59 Super Bowl rings, shopping exclusive merchandise at NFL Shop, and the Autograph Stage. The NFL confirmed that fans will not be able to sign up for activities ahead of time via the app, that reservations for activities are not available in advance, and that fans should expect to wait in line for each experience.
Practical next steps confirmed by the NFL and Nicki Ewell: download the NFL OnePass app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, register yourself and guests (up to five minors per adult), save the generated QR code in the app, and watch for app messages with "know before you go" details prior to the event.
What remains unknown in the verified facts: the NFL did not provide release dates for when the OnePass app download links or the fan map will appear ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The next confirmed event is the 2026 NFL Draft scheduled to take place on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, confirmed by the NFL.
