Pittsburgh Riverhounds Announce F.N.B. Stadium Name & Stadium Renderings

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The home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Championship has a new name and hopefully, soon, a whole new look. Under a new, multi-year stadium rights agreement with First National Bank, the stadium will now be known as F.N.B. Stadium.  However, the stadium's new name is not the only major news.

The club released renderings of a proposed soccer stadium with three sides of covered seating pushed up against the Monongahela River and the Pittsburgh skyline in the background. The renderings also feature the HOUNDS name written on one side of the seating bowl. The stadium’s black steel-and-brick aesthetics make it one of the better-looking soccer grounds in the league.

Owner Tuffy Shallenberger said that the club has invested significant capital and effort into the stadium over the past decade.

“This expansion is going to be great for our fans and allow us to take our teams to the level we want to reach, but it’s also going to bring additional events here that will help the entire Pittsburgh community. We’re excited to start and take this next step forward.”

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Highmark Stadium originally opened in 2013 with a seating capacity of 3,500, which was expanded to 5,000 just five years later. The latest round of renovations will significantly increase capacity to 15,000, aligning with the league’s plans to launch a Division One level in 2028, where larger venues are expected.

The upgraded stadium will introduce expanded premium seating options, including a club area with banquet space and suites that provide multiple vantage points for fans. Despite the growth and added amenities, the design will continue to ensure that all spectators can enjoy views of the Pittsburgh skyline.

The renovations come with recent rampant support of the club. Over the past 3-5 seasons, there have been 73% of its home matches sold out, an 11% annual growth rate, a 26% increase in ticket revenue, and a season ticket base that has nearly doubled.

The next phase at the stadium will be to update and change stadium signage inside the current South Shore venue. Financial terms of the naming deals were not disclosed.

The stadium is also home to the Pittsburgh Riveters SC (USL W League) and the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds (UFA), the annual WPIAL Soccer Championship, and the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. The stadium will host the 2027 NCAA Division III Soccer Championships.

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