The 2026 Steelers schedule begins Sunday, September 13 at home against the Atlanta Falcons, and the preseason is now finished. Pittsburgh went 1 and 2 in August, set its 53 man roster at the end of the month, and starts the year with a new head coach in Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, and a trip to Paris in Week 7.
Below is every regular season game with dates, kickoff times in Eastern, TV channels and streaming options, plus preseason results, key matchups and a free printable PDF.
2026 Steelers Season at a Glance
- Opener: Sunday, September 13 vs Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 PM ET on FOX
- Preseason: 1 and 2, with a 28 to 9 win over Green Bay
- Home games: 8 at Acrisure Stadium
- Road games: 9, including the neutral site game in Paris
- Bye week: Week 9
- Primetime games: 4, one at home and three on the road
- International game: Week 7 at New Orleans, played at Stade de France in Paris
- Head coach: Mike McCarthy, first season, 17th in franchise history
- Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers, age 42, who has said he will retire after this season
- Finale: Week 18 at Baltimore, date and time set after Week 17
Free Printable 2026 Steelers Schedule (PDF)
One page, letter size, black and white friendly. Every game, opponent, kickoff time and network in a single grid, with space to write in results.
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Full 2026 Steelers Schedule With Times and TV Channels
Pittsburgh plays eight games at Acrisure Stadium and nine on the road. CBS carries the largest share with eight games, followed by NBC and Prime Video with two each.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | vs Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at New England Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Thu, Oct 1 | at Cleveland Browns | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at New Orleans Saints * | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 9 | No game | BYE WEEK | No game | No game |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Fri, Nov 27 | vs Denver Broncos | 3:00 PM | Prime Video |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Houston Texans | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 14 | Mon, Dec 14 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 16 | TBD ** | vs Carolina Panthers | TBD | TBD |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | TBD ** | at Baltimore Ravens | TBD | TBD |
* Week 7 is played at Stade de France in Paris. New Orleans is the designated home team, so it counts as a Steelers road game.
** Weeks 16 and 18 are still open. Flexible scheduling can also shift Sunday afternoon games between the 1:00 PM, 4:05 PM and 4:25 PM windows. See the FAQ below for how each slot gets filled.
Also Check:
- 2026 Baltimore Ravens Schedule
- 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule
- 2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule
- 2026 New England Patriots Schedule
2026 Steelers Preseason Results
Pittsburgh finished the preseason 1 and 2. The three games mostly settled the back of the roster, and two trades followed at cutdown: tackle Broderick Jones to Dallas for 2027 third and sixth round picks, and running back Kaleb Johnson to Green Bay for a 2028 sixth.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Thu, Aug 13 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 28 to 9 | Acrisure Stadium |
| P2 | Fri, Aug 21 | vs New York Jets | L 0 to 17 | Acrisure Stadium |
| P3 | Thu, Aug 27 | at Buffalo Bills | L 27 to 28 | Highmark Stadium |
Key Matchups on the 2026 Steelers Schedule
- Week 3 vs Cincinnati, September 27. Starts a stretch of three AFC North games in six weeks.
- Week 7 at New Orleans in Paris, October 25. The first NFL regular season game played in France, with a 9:30 AM ET kickoff.
- Week 12 vs Denver, Friday, November 27. Pittsburgh’s first Black Friday game and its first Friday game since September 20, 1946, when the Steelers beat the Chicago Cardinals 14 to 7. Kickoff is 3:00 PM ET because federal law keeps NFL broadcasts off Friday nights during high school season.
- Week 13 vs Houston, December 6. A Sunday night rematch of the 30 to 6 wild card loss that ended the Tomlin era.
- Weeks 15 and 18 vs Baltimore. The Ravens visit on December 20, then Pittsburgh closes at Baltimore. The same Week 18 pairing decided the AFC North last season, when the Steelers won 26 to 24 at home to clinch.
NFL Paris Game: Steelers vs Saints at Stade de France
Week 7 is the inaugural NFL Paris Game, one year after Pittsburgh hosted Minnesota at Croke Park in Dublin. This time the Steelers are the visiting side.
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:30 AM ET, 2:30 PM local time in Paris
- Venue: Stade de France, Saint Denis, Paris
- Designated home team: New Orleans Saints
- TV: NFL Network exclusive nationally, with no CBS, FOX, NBC or ESPN window
You need a pay TV or live TV streaming package carrying NFL Network, or NFL+ on a phone or tablet. League rules normally put nationally exclusive games on a local over the air station inside both team markets, so watch for a Pittsburgh simulcast announcement in game week.
How to Watch and Stream the 2026 Steelers Schedule
Six broadcasters carry Pittsburgh this season: CBS has eight Sunday afternoon games, FOX has the opener, NBC has both Sunday night games, Prime Video has the Thursday game at Cleveland and the Black Friday game, ESPN has Monday night at Jacksonville, and NFL Network has the Paris game.
| SERVICE | STEELERS GAMES IT CARRIES | GOOD TO KNOW |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network | NFL Sunday Ticket is sold only through YouTube and YouTube TV |
| Fubo | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network | Widest live sports channel lineup |
| Hulu + Live TV | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network | Bundles Disney+ and ESPN |
| DirecTV Stream | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network | Genre based channel packages |
| Paramount+ | The 8 CBS games | Essential and Premium both include the NFL on CBS games |
| Peacock | Both NBC Sunday night games | Streams every NBC NFL broadcast live |
| Prime Video | Week 4 Thursday and Week 12 Black Friday | Included with Amazon Prime |
| ESPN app | Week 14 Monday night | Some Monday night games are also simulcast on ABC |
| NFL+ | Local and primetime games, plus NFL Network | Live games are phone and tablet only |
Inside the Pittsburgh market, CBS games air on KDKA-TV and FOX games on WPGH-TV. Out of market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket for the Sunday afternoon slate.
Listen on the Radio
The Steelers Audio Network broadcasts every game on flagship stations 102.5 WDVE FM and 970 WBGG AM, with affiliates across Pennsylvania and neighboring states. Games also stream in the official Steelers app and the iHeartRadio app, subject to NFL geographic restrictions, and air nationally on SiriusXM.
Roster and Coaching Notes Heading Into Week 1
Pittsburgh went 10 and 7 in 2025 and clinched the AFC North in Week 18, its first division title since 2020, then lost 30 to 6 at home to Houston in the wild card round. Mike Tomlin stepped down afterward, ending a 19 year run, and joined NBC as a studio analyst on Football Night in America. He returns to Acrisure Stadium in Week 13, when NBC has the Steelers and Texans.
Mike McCarthy was introduced on January 27, 2026 as the 17th head coach in franchise history. He reunites with Aaron Rodgers, his quarterback in Green Bay for 11 seasons. Rodgers, now 42, has said he will retire after this year, closing a 22 season career. Brian Angelichio runs the offense and Patrick Graham the defense.
- Receivers: DK Metcalf missed much of camp with an undisclosed injury and Michael Pittman Jr., acquired from Indianapolis in a March trade, had a minor hamstring issue. Both are expected to play in the opener.
- Backfield: Rico Dowdle, signed from Carolina on a two year deal, shares carries with Jaylen Warren.
- Defense: Offseason additions include cornerback Jamel Dean, defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day and safety Jaquan Brisker.
- Injury watch: Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. came off the physically unable to perform list at cutdown. Safety DeShon Elliott and offensive lineman Jack Driscoll opened on injured reserve with a designation to return.
Pittsburgh ranked 15th in scoring last season at 23.4 points per game. Raising that number is the whole point of the McCarthy and Rodgers pairing.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Season FAQ
When does the 2026 Steelers season start?
Pittsburgh opens at home against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. It is only the second Steelers home opener since 2014 and the 11th since the stadium opened in 2001.
When is the Steelers bye week in 2026?
Week 9. Pittsburgh hosts Cleveland on November 1, then returns on November 15 at Cincinnati.
Which Steelers game is played in Paris?
Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET, which is 2:30 PM in France. The Saints are the designated home team, so it counts as a Steelers road game, and NFL Network has it exclusively in the United States.
Why are Weeks 16 and 18 listed as TBD?
The NFL held back dates and kickoff times for four Week 16 games, including Panthers at Steelers. Thursday December 24, the three Christmas Day games and Monday December 28 are already assigned, so Pittsburgh will land on Saturday December 26 or Sunday December 27. The Week 18 trip to Baltimore is announced at the end of Week 17 and falls on January 9 or 10, 2027.
How can I watch Steelers games without cable?
Paramount+ carries the eight CBS games, Peacock has both NBC Sunday night games, Prime Video has the Thursday and Black Friday games, and the ESPN app has Monday Night Football. YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream carry all of those channels plus NFL Network.
Is there a free printable 2026 Steelers schedule?
Yes. The printable Steelers schedule on this page is a free one page PDF with every game, kickoff time in ET and TV channel, sized for letter paper.
How did the Steelers do in the 2026 preseason?
They finished 1 and 2. Pittsburgh beat Green Bay 28 to 9, lost 17 to 0 to the New York Jets, then lost 28 to 27 at Buffalo.
Who is the Steelers head coach and quarterback in 2026?
Mike McCarthy is the head coach, the 17th in franchise history, introduced on January 27, 2026 after Mike Tomlin stepped down following 19 seasons. Aaron Rodgers returns at 42 and has said he will retire after this season, reuniting with McCarthy from their Green Bay years.
The 2026 Steelers schedule asks a lot of a first year coaching staff: a trip to Paris in Week 7, a Black Friday kickoff, three AFC North games inside six weeks, and a Week 18 trip to Baltimore that could decide the division again. Print the PDF, circle the four primetime nights, and check back for the Week 16 and Week 18 dates as the league fills them in.