Pittsburgh Stadium To Get Major Expansion

PITTSBURGH, PA — Highmark Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Riveters soccer teams, will increase its seating from 5,000 to 15,000 under a plan announced Tuesday by Riverhounds owner Tuffy Schallenberger announced Tuesday.

The expansion positions the Riverhounds to meet U.S. Soccer’s Pro League Standards requiring a
capacity of 15,000 for Division One sanctioning.

“Since 2014, we have invested significant capital and effort into this stadium and growing soccer around the area. Now, we have a major opportunity to continue that growth,” Shallenberger said in a statement.

“This expansion is going 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.”

The United Soccer League recently announced its plans to launch a Division One professional men’s league — the top tier of the sport in the United States — with a 2028 launch date. USL is currently in the process of reviewing applications from clubs interested in its Division One league.

In addition to increasing the capacity to 15,000, the expansion will feature more premium seating areas, a club with banquet space, and suites, providing a range of options for fans. These upgrades will allow the venue to host additional sports and entertainment events, including concerts.