“I cannot be more honored, excited, and fired up to perform at the Pittsburgh 2026 Draft. As a Western Pennsylvania native and lifelong Steelers and NFL fan, this is a dream come true.”
— Bret Michaels / Poison
MS NEWS / APRIL 2nd 2026 — Bret Michaels has just been announced as one of the musical guests to perform at the 2026 NFL Draft!
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from April 23–25, 2026.
The event, themed “Steel City,” will be centered around the North Shore, featuring the Draft Theater near Acrisure Stadium and the free fan-focused NFL Draft Experience at Point State Park.
The Poison frontman fits the bill perfectly as a hometown hero as Michaels was born in Butler a suburb just 35 miles north of Pittsburgh.
Michaels will co-headline a special mashup performance with fellow Pittsburgh native and hip-hop superstar Wiz Khalifa in his signature Parti-Gras style.
Michaels said (as shared by Blabbermouth): “I cannot be more honored, excited, and fired up to perform at the Pittsburgh 2026 Draft. As a Western Pennsylvania native and lifelong Steelers and NFL fan, this is a dream come true. As a young diabetic searching for hope, football, music, family and friends inspired me to stay positive and never give up. Sharing the stage with my friend Wiz Khalifa makes this even more special. This will be a ‘Black And Yellow’ meets ‘Nothin’ But a Good Time’ celebration, and we will bring 1000% energy to the stage for the fans and the city of Pittsburgh.”
“Bringing the Draft to Pittsburgh gives us a chance to tap into a city with a deep connection to football and music,” said Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of events and game presentation. “This year’s event brings together artists with strong regional roots and global appeal to create memorable moments onstage throughout Draft week.”
Michaels has been active within the NFL and football in general for years appearing at games, doing local charities and related podcasts with known sports personalities including Rich Eisen. (watch below)
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