Where did the Steelers play while Heinz Field was being built?

Three Rivers Stadium
Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

What was Heinz Field called before?

Three Rivers was imploded on February 11, 2001, having been replaced by new stadiums Heinz Field and PNC Park. Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Where did the Steelers play before 3 Rivers?

Prior to Three Rivers, the Steelers had played their games in Pitt Stadium and at Forbes Field.

Why do the Steelers only paint one end zone?

Although the Steelers lost the game 21-16, Rooney liked the look of the south end zone being “plain”, and decided to keep it permanently. Like with the team’s logo at midfield, the Steelers paint “Steelers” in the south end zone once the college football season ends.

Why was Pitt Stadium Demolished?

When the cost of the needed renovations proved prohibitive, athletic director Steve Pederson decided to demolish the stadium and replace it with a long-awaited convocation center and basketball arena on its footprint.

Is Heinz Field changing its name?

Since its opening in 2001, the Pittsburgh Steelers home stadium has been called Heinz Field. Now in 2022, that could change. The naming rights agreement between the Steelers and Kraft Heinz is up. However, Pittsburgh President Art Rooney II feels optimistic the name will stay the same.

What year did they implode 3 Rivers stadium?

2001
Three Rivers Stadium implosion in Pittsburgh: February 11, 2001.

Is Heinz Field being torn down?

Heinz Field will be no more. There is no demolition coming, no brand new stadium. However, whenever the Pittsburgh Steelers enter the red zone, you might not see the giant Heinz Ketchup bottles pour down onto the jumbotron.