Developer docs
API playgroundTry for free, no card

Search company profiles

Highmark Stadium

Full company profile

uuid0025x4k

Namestring
Highmark Stadium
Legal namestring
Highmark Stadium
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2026
Descriptiontext

Highmark Stadium is a soccer-specific sports and events venue located at 510 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating since 1999 as the home ground of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL Championship) and the Riveters. The venue generates revenue across multiple streams: field rentals, conference and banquet rentals, stadium catering, a virtual tour offering, and a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience delivered in partnership with Bullseye Event Group.

The business model combines recurring sports-tenant revenue (Riverhounds matchday operations, academy programming) with episodic corporate and social-event rentals (banquets, weddings, conferences, galas). A naming-rights agreement with F.N.B. Corporation, scheduled to rebrand the venue as F.N.B. Stadium in April 2026, adds a sponsorship revenue line and signals a planned capital infusion for facility renovation and expansion. The venue employs between 11 and 50 staff and is privately held.

Management is anchored by Jeff Garner, President of the Riverhounds, with Vincent J. Delie Jr., Chairman and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation, serving as a senior counterparty for the naming-rights relationship. Note that the input data also references a separately constructed NFL stadium in Orchard Park, New York, branded as Highmark Stadium — this is a distinct entity from the Pittsburgh venue analyzed here.

Short descriptiontext

Highmark Stadium is a Pittsburgh-based soccer-specific venue (est. 1999) serving as home of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, offering field rentals, banquet and catering services, and VIP tailgate hospitality, with naming rights transitioning to F.N.B. Corporation in 2026.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersPittsburgh, United States
HQ citystring
Pittsburgh
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
sports venue rentals, event hosting services, stadium catering, premium VIP hospitality, soccer stadium operations
Industry5 codes
PRIMARYMPAKAEAB
Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)
SECONDARYMPAGALAA
Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)
SECONDARYTHAHAAAF
Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas)
Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)
SECONDARYMPAKAEAO
Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)
SECONDARYMPAKALAC
Venue & Facility Sponsorship (Naming Rights, Venue Partners)
NAICS code4 codes
  • Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities71131
  • Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities711310
  • Spectator Sports7112
  • Spectator Sports71121
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation7990
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
Product category
Sports & Entertainment Venue Services
Distribution channels1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Highmark Stadium (now operating as F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh) is a soccer-specific, team-owned multi-purpose event venue that rents its field and indoor conference/banquet spaces for tournaments, training, corporate events, weddings, galas, and community gatherings. Offerings include field rentals, indoor conference and banquet rentals, in-house catering, and (at the Buffalo location) a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience distributed through Bullseye Event Group.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Highmark Stadium (now F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh) operates as a multi-purpose event venue offering a unified platform of venue rental services. The core offering is the stadium facility itself, which serves as the home venue for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh Riveters. The product portfolio includes Field Rentals for outdoor sporting and community events, Conference & Banquet Rentals for indoor corporate and social gatherings, in-house Catering services, and Virtual Tour capabilities. At the Buffalo location, a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience is offered through Bullseye Event Group partnership, providing luxury hospitality during NFL games. The products function together as a comprehensive event management ecosystem, enabling clients to book the venue, arrange catering, and access additional services through a coordinated team.

Product and service1 record
1Field Rentals
Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-01-01
Description

Bullseye Event Group partnered with Highmark Stadium and the Buffalo Bills to deliver premium VIP tailgate experiences for the 2026-2027 NFL season. The partnership features all-inclusive food and beverage, open bar, live entertainment, and climate-controlled hospitality spaces located across from Toyota Gate E on Abbott Road.

Recent move5 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium in Washington, D.C. Comparable as a corporate-naming-rights soccer venue with premium hospitality, banquets, and event-day services.

2Lower.com Field (Columbus Crew)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium in Columbus. Comparable as a similarly sized, team-operated soccer venue offering field rentals, banquets, and group events around home matches.

3Providence Park (Portland Timbers)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Multi-purpose stadium hosting MLS soccer with event rental, premium seating, and community events. Comparable as a single-tenant sports venue operating as both team home and event rental facility.

4Subaru Park (Philadelphia Union)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Team-owned soccer-specific stadium home to the Philadelphia Union in MLS. Directly comparable as a team-owned soccer-specific venue with field rentals, premium hospitality, and event hosting on non-match days.

5PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates)
TypeRegional player
Description

Pittsburgh's larger professional sports venue. Comparable as a regional competitor for large-scale corporate events, galas, and banquets in the same Pittsburgh market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Soccer-specific stadium with corporate naming rights, operated by MLSE. Comparable as a multi-purpose soccer venue with conferences, rentals, and event hosting beyond match days.

TypeRegional player
Description

Pittsburgh's primary convention and large-event venue. Comparable as a regional competitor for conference, banquet, and corporate meeting bookings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium with corporate naming rights. Comparable in venue model, premium hospitality, and event-rental diversification.

9Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium with conferences, banquets, and corporate event hosting. Comparable as a specialized soccer venue expanding into non-game-day revenue.

10Children's Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Team-owned soccer-specific stadium with corporate naming rights. Comparable in venue size, team ownership structure, and event-driven revenue model.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment1 record

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Highmark Stadium

Sports & Entertainment Venue Serviceshighmarkstadium.com

Highmark Stadium is a Pittsburgh-based soccer-specific venue (est. 1999) serving as home of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, offering field rentals, banquet and catering services, and VIP tailgate hospitality, with naming rights transitioning to F.N.B. Corporation in 2026.

What Highmark Stadium does

Highmark Stadium is a soccer-specific sports and events venue located at 510 W Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operating since 1999 as the home ground of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL Championship) and the Riveters. The venue generates revenue across multiple streams: field rentals, conference and banquet rentals, stadium catering, a virtual tour offering, and a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience delivered in partnership with Bullseye Event Group.

The business model combines recurring sports-tenant revenue (Riverhounds matchday operations, academy programming) with episodic corporate and social-event rentals (banquets, weddings, conferences, galas). A naming-rights agreement with F.N.B. Corporation, scheduled to rebrand the venue as F.N.B. Stadium in April 2026, adds a sponsorship revenue line and signals a planned capital infusion for facility renovation and expansion. The venue employs between 11 and 50 staff and is privately held.

Management is anchored by Jeff Garner, President of the Riverhounds, with Vincent J. Delie Jr., Chairman and CEO of F.N.B. Corporation, serving as a senior counterparty for the naming-rights relationship. Note that the input data also references a separately constructed NFL stadium in Orchard Park, New York, branded as Highmark Stadium — this is a distinct entity from the Pittsburgh venue analyzed here.

Highmark Stadium firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Highmark Stadium
Legal name
Highmark Stadium
Website
https://highmarkstadium.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2026
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Highmark Stadium is a Pittsburgh-based soccer-specific venue (est. 1999) serving as home of Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, offering field rentals, banquet and catering services, and VIP tailgate hospitality, with naming rights transitioning to F.N.B. Corporation in 2026.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Highmark Stadium industry classification

Industry
Product category
Sports & Entertainment Venue Services
NAICS
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Spectator Sports (7112), Spectator Sports (71121)
SIC
Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYMPAKAEAB
Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)
SECONDARYMPAGALAA
Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)
SECONDARYTHAHAAAF
Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas)
Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)
SECONDARYMPAKAEAO
Venue Booking, Ticketing & Event-Day Services (Box Office, Guest Services)
Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)
SECONDARYMPAKALAC
Venue & Facility Sponsorship (Naming Rights, Venue Partners)

Keywords

  • Sports venue rentals
  • Event hosting services
  • Stadium catering
  • Premium VIP hospitality
  • Soccer stadium operations

Where Highmark Stadium is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Pittsburgh
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Highmark Stadium business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Highmark Stadium product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Highmark Stadium (now operating as F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh) is a soccer-specific, team-owned multi-purpose event venue that rents its field and indoor conference/banquet spaces for tournaments, training, corporate events, weddings, galas, and community gatherings. Offerings include field rentals, indoor conference and banquet rentals, in-house catering, and (at the Buffalo location) a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience distributed through Bullseye Event Group.

Product overview

Highmark Stadium (now F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh) operates as a multi-purpose event venue offering a unified platform of venue rental services. The core offering is the stadium facility itself, which serves as the home venue for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh Riveters. The product portfolio includes Field Rentals for outdoor sporting and community events, Conference & Banquet Rentals for indoor corporate and social gatherings, in-house Catering services, and Virtual Tour capabilities. At the Buffalo location, a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience is offered through Bullseye Event Group partnership, providing luxury hospitality during NFL games. The products function together as a comprehensive event management ecosystem, enabling clients to book the venue, arrange catering, and access additional services through a coordinated team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Field Rentals

Companies that use Highmark Stadium

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Highmark Stadium technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Highmark Stadium partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Bullseye Event GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Bullseye Event Group partnered with Highmark Stadium and the Buffalo Bills to deliver premium VIP tailgate experiences for the 2026-2027 NFL season. The partnership features all-inclusive food and beverage, open bar, live entertainment, and climate-controlled hospitality spaces located across from Toyota Gate E on Abbott Road.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Highmark Stadium competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Audi Field (D.C. United): Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium in Washington, D.C. Comparable as a corporate-naming-rights soccer venue with premium hospitality, banquets, and event-day services.
  • Lower.com Field (Columbus Crew): Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium in Columbus. Comparable as a similarly sized, team-operated soccer venue offering field rentals, banquets, and group events around home matches.
  • Providence Park (Portland Timbers): Multi-purpose stadium hosting MLS soccer with event rental, premium seating, and community events. Comparable as a single-tenant sports venue operating as both team home and event rental facility.
  • Subaru Park (Philadelphia Union): Team-owned soccer-specific stadium home to the Philadelphia Union in MLS. Directly comparable as a team-owned soccer-specific venue with field rentals, premium hospitality, and event hosting on non-match days.
  • BMO Field (Toronto FC / MLSE): Soccer-specific stadium with corporate naming rights, operated by MLSE. Comparable as a multi-purpose soccer venue with conferences, rentals, and event hosting beyond match days.
  • Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles FC): Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium with corporate naming rights. Comparable in venue model, premium hospitality, and event-rental diversification.
  • Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls): Team-owned soccer-specific MLS stadium with conferences, banquets, and corporate event hosting. Comparable as a specialized soccer venue expanding into non-game-day revenue.
  • Children's Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City): Team-owned soccer-specific stadium with corporate naming rights. Comparable in venue size, team ownership structure, and event-driven revenue model.

Regional players

  • PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates): Pittsburgh's larger professional sports venue. Comparable as a regional competitor for large-scale corporate events, galas, and banquets in the same Pittsburgh market.
  • David L. Lawrence Convention Center: Pittsburgh's primary convention and large-event venue. Comparable as a regional competitor for conference, banquet, and corporate meeting bookings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Highmark Stadium social profiles

Digital presence

Highmark Stadium financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Highmark Stadium leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Highmark Stadium funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Highmark Stadium M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Highmark Stadium

What does Highmark Stadium do?

Highmark Stadium (now operating as F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh) is a soccer-specific, team-owned multi-purpose event venue that rents its field and indoor conference/banquet spaces for tournaments, training, corporate events, weddings, galas, and community gatherings. Offerings include field rentals, indoor conference and banquet rentals, in-house catering, and (at the Buffalo location) a Premium VIP Tailgate Experience distributed through Bullseye Event Group.

Is Highmark Stadium a public or private company?

Highmark Stadium is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Highmark Stadium founded?

Highmark Stadium was founded in 2026. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Highmark Stadium based?

Highmark Stadium is headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Highmark Stadium's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Audi Field (D.C. United), Lower.com Field (Columbus Crew), Providence Park (Portland Timbers), Subaru Park (Philadelphia Union), BMO Field (Toronto FC / MLSE), Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles FC), Red Bull Arena (New York Red Bulls) and Children's Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City). Regional players are PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates) and David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Does Highmark Stadium have an API?

No public API is recorded for Highmark Stadium.

What industry is Highmark Stadium in?

Highmark Stadium's product category is Sports & Entertainment Venue Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAEAB, Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers, with a secondary code of MPAGALAA, Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues). Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7990.

Unlock the full company data

50 free credits on sign-up, no credit card required.

Contact sales
Live signals
YahooZach Bryan announces Highmark Stadium concertZach Bryan will perform at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on June 2, with John Fogerty and Fey Fili as special guests. The presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m., and the tour includes 23 shows across 19 stadiums.YahooBills Mafia Steals the Show in $2.2B Highmark Stadium DebutThe Bills opened Highmark Stadium in a Week 2 game, with Bills Mafia fans creating deafening noise. Average ticket resale was $569, the highest for a Week 2 game, and the stadium's design amplified crowd energy. The team also performed the Canadian national anthem, reflecting strong Canadian support.SiNuevo estadio de Buffalo sacrificó espectacularidad por una sofisticada tecnología climáticaBuffalo Bills' new Highmark Stadium opens September 17 against Detroit after three years and $2.1 billion. It is the NFL's smallest stadium at 60,108 seats and the most expensive without a full roof, relying on a world's largest de-icing system and wind-reducing facade.YahooA Bills fan's guide to eating and drinking at the new Highmark StadiumA Bills fan's guide to eating and drinking at Highmark Stadium lists food prices, including popcorn at $8 and burgers at $21, and advises leaving early to tailgate. It notes dry beef on weck and recommends Chiavetta's Barbeque and Southern Junction's Texas Twinkies for future visits.PR NewswirePEPSI® CELEBRATES BILLS MAFIA'S NEW TAILGATING HOME WITH PREGAME CELEBRATION AND LIMITED-EDITION COMMEMORATIVE CANS FOR HIGHMARK STADIUM SEASON OPENERPepsi will host a free tailgate celebration on September 17 for the Bills' first regular-season home opener at Highmark Stadium, offering ice-cold Pepsi, Wegmans food, and giveaways. Fans can obtain limited-edition commemorative cans featuring Josh Allen's signature and the team's 'BILLIEVE' rallying cry. The cans mark Pepsi's 28-year partnership with the Bills.Thenew961Inside Peek At the New Highmark Stadium in Buffalo New YorkA visitor reviewed the new Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, noting spacious concourses, ample food and drink options, and good sound quality. The review also cited steep steps, cheap plastic seats, and poor crowd flow as drawbacks. The author invited readers to share their own impressions.YahooOutrage Mounts as Bills Raise Ticket Prices for 2026 Season at New Highmark StadiumSports business reporter Joe Pompliano cited TickPick data showing the Buffalo Bills averaged $610 per ticket for the 2026 season, the highest in the NFL, ahead of the Eagles at $473. The jump coincides with the team's $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium, which received roughly $850 million in taxpayer funding, and new personal seat licenses ranging from $750 to $50,000.Fox NewsRyan Fitzpatrick says friends raving about Highmark Stadium despite harsh critics: 'Absolutely unbelievable'Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick reports positive experiences from friends attending the new Highmark Stadium, countering widespread online criticism regarding sightlines and field conditions. The $2.2 billion venue, which features 10,000 fewer seats than its predecessor, is currently facing scrutiny over its grass quality despite some players praising it. Fitzpatrick remains optimistic about the stadium's acoustic advantages and overall fan experience ahead of the upcoming season.SiSeven Takeaways from Bills' Highmark Stadium Practice Include Backup BreakoutsThe Buffalo Bills held an open practice at Highmark Stadium where several key players, including Ed Oliver and Keon Coleman, were sidelined with injuries while quarterback Josh Allen struggled offensively. Rookie Davison Igbinosun emerged as a strong competitor for the starting cornerback position against Maxwell Hairston, who is dealing with a groin injury. Backup players Dante Pettis and Keleki Latu made notable plays during the session as the team prepares for their upcoming preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.American City Business JournalsSouthern Junction brings fusion BBQ to new Highmark StadiumSouthern Junction is expanding its operations to serve fusion BBQ at the new Highmark Stadium for Buffalo Bills home games. This partnership allows the company to potentially reach 60,000 customers per game through the stadium's concession offerings.