Heinz Field was inaugurated in 2001, replacing the old Three Rivers Stadium. The naming rights were secured by the Heinz Company through a 20-year agreement worth $57 million, according to Axios.

October 29, 2001 Jerome Bettis runs for a pair of touchdowns to help the Steelers win the first Monday Night Football game ever played at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh defeats the Tennessee Titans 34-7.