Detroit no longer holds the record for largest overall NFL draft attendance or Day 1 attendance.
Detroit set the NFL draft Day 1 record in 2024 with 275,000 attendees.
It also broke the all-time attendance record with 775,000 fans spectating downtown over the three-day event.
In 2025, Green Bay fell short of the record with 205,000 fans for Round 1 and 600,000 over the entire draft.
Pittsburgh overtook the Motor City's titles Thursday, April 23 and again Saturday, April 25.
An estimated 320,000 fans were in attendance for Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday at the Acrisure Stadium grounds in Pittsburgh, according to USA TODAY.
Over 600,000 people attended the Pittsburgh draft over the first two days, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday as he challenged the city to beat Detroit – needing only 176,000 attendees on Day 3 to do so.
Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2026.Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.Former Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 22: Blake Miller #78 of the Clemson Tigers looks on at the fans before the game against the Furman Paladins at Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Katie DeVaney/Getty Images)Oct 19, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Hicks-Imagn ImagesOct 12, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesOct 19, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) follows offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) block down field against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Hicks-Imagn ImagesDec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) against the Texas Longhorns during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images1 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.1 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.2 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2026.3 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.4 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.5 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.6 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerClemson offensive lineman Blake Miller (OL35) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on March 1, 2026.7 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerFormer Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller with family during the reveal of new team captain markers along Tiger Walk before the annnual Clemson Orange and White spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.8 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerCLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 22: Blake Miller #78 of the Clemson Tigers looks on at the fans before the game against the Furman Paladins at Memorial Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Katie DeVaney/Getty Images)9 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerOct 19, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Hicks-Imagn Images10 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerOct 12, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images11 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerOct 19, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) follows offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) block down field against the Virginia Cavaliers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alexander Hicks-Imagn Images12 / 12Meet Detroit Lions' first-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft, Blake MillerDec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Blake Miller (78) against the Texas Longhorns during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesOn Day 3, Pittsburgh also broke the all-time record with 805,000 fans attending the draft over three days, the league announced on Saturday night.
Pittsburgh set a new @NFLDraft attendance record with 805,000 people over 3 days 👏 pic.twitter.com/Bx6AJcN3lA
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