It's been 21 years of Heinz Field. Another name for the stadium just wouldn't seem right. It seems whenever a stadium changes its name, the old name still sticks among fans regardless. Especially if it's something like Arrow Head being renamed GeHa Field, or Jacobs Field changing to Progressive Field.
Their original naming rights for Heinz Field ended prior to 2021, but in the mist of the pandemic, Kraft/Heinz and the Steelers agreed on a one-year extension. Now it's time for a new longer term agreement to happen, or for the Steelers to pursue other avenues.
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Steelers President Art Rooney II spoke with WXPI's Jenna Harner and asked him about the naming rights:
Will Heinz Field be Heinz Field next season?
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) February 24, 2022
With the naming rights to the stadium up, Steelers President Art Rooney II tells me he's optimistic about keeping the name as is. pic.twitter.com/84YnNqX0Mx
Other options that could have interest in the naming rights could be UPMC, or Rivers Casino.
What would you want to see the field be named if Heinz doesn't renew? Click to comment below.
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