The Penguins are adding a familiar Pittsburgh name to their helmets for the 2026-27 season.
United States Steel Corporation will have its logo on all Penguins helmets beginning this year, the team announced with two weeks left before it opens the 2026-27 NHL season in Philadelphia. The U.S. Steel wordmark will show up on home, road, alternate and practice helmets, with the color changing between black, white or gold depending on the uniform.
Last season, Pittsburgh had just one helmet sponsor in MSA Safety, and that decal appeared only on road helmets. At home, the team’s matte black helmets carried the Penguins logo, and the same was true when the club wore its alternate uniforms.
Penguins Chairman and Governor Geoff Hoffman called U.S. Steel “an iconic Pittsburgh brand” and tied the partnership to the organization’s identity.
"U. S.
Steel is an iconic Pittsburgh brand that shares so many values with our organization - hard work, resiliency, dedication, and pride for the City of Pittsburgh - and we are honored to add their logo to our helmets this season," said Penguins Chairman and Governor Geoff Hoffman. "This extension of our partnership is a testament to their local commitment and provides global exposure of a Pittsburgh mainstay to millions of our fans around the world."
The new helmet decals will first appear next week, on Monday, Sept. 21, when the Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena in their first preseason game.
David Burritt, U. S. Steel President and Chief Executive Officer, said the two organizations reflect the same city roots.
"Steel built Pittsburgh, and the Penguins helped define its spirit," said David Burritt, U. S.
Steel President and Chief Executive Officer. "For generations, both organizations have represented hard work, resilience, and pride in our city.
We're proud to place the U. S.
Steel name alongside one of hockey's most respected franchises."
The Penguins and U.S. Steel have been partners since 2021.
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