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Steelers Change Stadium Name, Fans Can’t Say It – Here’s What’s Snappenin’!

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Steelers Renamed Heinz Field Listen to our What’s Snappenin’ Podcast for all the fun. The Pittsburgh Steelers are renaming their stadium after 21 years.  they couldn’t reach a new deal with Heinz, The new name will be… Acrisure Stadium. An official announcement came yesterday. Acrisure is an insurance company based in Michigan, It’s a 15-year deal for the stadium it’s a sharp turn from Heinz, an iconic brand that has its headquarters in Pittsburgh and was founded in a town just five miles away. Heinz signed a naming rights deal with the Steelers in 2001. The deal was worth $57 million, a tribute to Heniz’s “57 varieties” Fans already hate the new name. Including the former Quarterback.  Ben Roethlisberger Tweeted: I can’t believe it, it doesn’t seem right or real! Home will always be Heinz Field! I will never forget the last game, and all the amazing fans at FOREVER HEINZ! — Ben. Here is what some other fans think:

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