Steelers watch party in SIGNAL IDUNA PARK with a Super Bowl winner | OneFootball

More than 250 fans watched the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home game in the NFL American football league against the Indianapolis Colts live on big screens at the Dortmund stadium. Tickets for the event sold out within a few hours — a clear sign of the growing enthusiasm for American football in Germany and the strong connection between the supporters of both clubs.

BVB TV presenter Danny Fritz and BVB legend Patrick Owomoyela hosted the evening, creating an energetic atmosphere together with the fans. A special highlight was the visit of Steelers legend and Super Bowl XLIII winner Willie Colon, who provided exciting insights into the team, the NFL and the transatlantic partnership.

A live link from Dortmund to the US broadcast of the game on CBS provided another special moment that gave everyone goosebumps – a symbolic experience that demonstrated how closely the sporting cultures of both cities are now connected. The event was then crowned by the Steelers’ 27-20 victory.

The partnership between Borussia Dortmund and the Pittsburgh Steelers, made official in April 2025, is the first of its kind for both clubs. The two clubs not only share their iconic colours – Black & Yellow – but also a common industrial history, strong traditions and a passion for sporting success.

Back in the spring, the Steelers organised a flag football camp on the grounds of the BVB Evonik Football Academy – an event that got many young fans excited about American football. The watch party at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK now marks the next step in the transatlantic friendship.