Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp

For 43 years the Pittsburgh Steelers have held their annual summer Steelers training camp on the scenic fields of St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. Thousands of Steelers fans make the pilgrimage each year to the training camp known as one of the most fan-friendly in the NFL. Steelers training camp attracts some of the league's largest daily crowds.

The 2009 Steelers training camp at St. Vincent College begins with players reporting on Friday, July 31, wih the first open practice taking place on Saturday, August 1 at 2:55 p.m. The final Steelers training camp practice open to the public is on Thursday, August 20.

When & Where

Morning practices at Steelers training camp are closed to the public, but afternoon and evening sessions are generally free and open for watching. The only exception is the night practice at Latrobe High School where a small admission fee is charged. Most practices (unless otherwise indicated) are held at St Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.

Afternoon practices generally start at 2:55pm and run to about 5pm. The St. Vincent campus opens at 1:30pm for fans. Parking lots open at 12 noon. Changes for night practices. Bad weather may cause a practice to be cancelled without notice.

What Not to Bring to Steelers Training Camp

Videotaping of Steelers workouts is not permitted and video cameras should not be brought on the campus. Alcoholic beverages and pets are also not permitted on campus. Bags and coolers will be searched by security.

Autographs

There are designated areas where fans are allowed to stand and ask for autographs as the players leave practice, but it is up to each individual player whether or not they will sign on a particular day.

2009 Steelers Training Camp Schedule - Open Practices

Saturday, August 1: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Sunday, August 2: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Monday, August 3: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, August 5: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Thursday, August 6: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Friday, August 7: Night practice at Latrobe Stadium 7:00 p.m. (Autographs 6:45-7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 8: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Sunday, August 9: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Monday, August 10: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12: NO OPEN PRACTICE
Thursday, August 13: Steelers vs. Cardinals 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 14: NO PRACTICE, off day
Saturday, August 15: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Sunday, August 16: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Monday, August 17: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Thursday, August 20: Open practice 2:55 p.m.
Friday, August 21: Team Breaks Camp (no practice)

See the rest of the 2009 Steelers Schedule

The Steelers Experience

The Steelers Experience takes place during afternoon open practice days at an adjacent field on the campus of St. Vincent College, with games and exhibits hosted by the Steelers to give fans their own taste of training camp. Usually open from one hour before practice begins to one hour after practice ends (about 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.) on open camp days. There is no Steelers Experience for the night game at St. Vincent.