Professional and College Sports
Pittsburgh's Teams Shine On and Off the Field
Falling in love with Pittsburgh’s sports teams can be infectious, especially for Carnegie Mellon students, who can take advantage of special student discounts on tickets to catch all of the action on the gridiron, the ice, the pitch, or the baseball diamond.
For those who enjoy professional sports, Pittsburgh has four pro franchises:
- Pittsburgh Steelers (National Football League – American Football)
- Pittsburgh Pirates (Major League Baseball)
- Pittsburgh Penguins (National Hockey League)
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds (United Soccer League)
If you are a college football or basketball fan, the nearby University of Pittsburgh plays Division I sports in the Atlantic Coast Conference. And you can support Carnegie Mellon’s Division III athletic programs right here on campus.
Pittsburgh also hosts several major athletic competitions throughout the year. The Pittsburgh Marathon is one of the most challenging races in the nation. The Great Race and the Vintage Grand Prix are also popular events.
America's Most Successful Sports City
In 2015, The New York Times declared Pittsburgh the second most successful sports city in the United States. Find out why.
Back-to-Back
Check out highlights from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2017 Stanley Cup-clinching win.
Heinz Students Honor Roberto Clemente
See how Heinz College students helped the Roberto Clemente Museum identify opportunities to strengthen its position in the Pittsburgh market and expand its offerings in the local community.
