Three Rivers Stadium Park
Former Pittsburgh stadium, demolished multipurpose sports venue
Former home of Pittsburgh's NFL and MLB teams from 1970 to 2000, Three Rivers Stadium was demolished in 2001; sports historians and fans visit the site and nearby Heinz Field and PNC Park.
Three Rivers Stadium at a Glance#
About Three Rivers Stadium#
Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, Pennsylvania, that hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) and Pittsburgh Pirates (MLB). The stadium opened in 1970 and was demolished in 2001 as teams moved to new, sport-specific venues.
Designed as a multi-use bowl, it seated tens of thousands for football and baseball and was notable for its location at the confluence of Pittsburgh’s rivers, which inspired the name. The facility hosted regular season games, playoff fixtures and civic events during its operating years.
The stadium stood on the North Shore of downtown Pittsburgh between the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, adjacent to where the two join to form the Ohio River, and was replaced by separate ballpark and football stadium developments on nearby sites.
- Dates and use: Opened in 1970 and demolished in 2001, it was a multi-purpose venue that hosted both NFL and MLB teams for three decades.
How to Get to Three Rivers Stadium#
The stadium no longer stands. Visitors interested in its history should go to downtown Pittsburgh and the Allegheny/Monongahela riverfronts; the Heinz History Center and local archives offer exhibits and materials relating to Three Rivers Stadium.
Tips for Visiting Three Rivers Stadium#
- The stadium was demolished in 2001; visit the Rivers Casino or PNC Park area for modern tributes and riverfront views of Pittsburgh.
- If researching the stadium's history, the Heinz History Center and local archives hold photos and oral histories from games and events.
Best Time to Visit Three Rivers Stadium#
For historical context, visit local museums and riverfront sites year-round.
Weather & Climate near Three Rivers Stadium#
Three Rivers Stadium's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (953 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 4° | -6° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 6° | -4° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 11° | 2° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 18° | 11° | 81 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 24° | 17° | 99 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 28° | 21° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 30° | 24° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 29° | 23° | 89 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 80 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 12° | 4° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -4° - 6° | -2° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
