The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 schedule features 17 regular-season games, including six AFC North matchups, several primetime appearances and an international game against the New Orleans Saints in Paris.
Pittsburgh begins its 2026 NFL season today, Sunday, September 13, when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 PM ET.
The Steelers will also play the Saints at Stade de France in Paris, face the Denver Broncos on Black Friday and close the regular season against AFC North rival Baltimore.
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule 2026
Here is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 regular-season schedule. All kickoff times are Eastern Time.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots | 1:00 PM |
| Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| Week 4 | Thursday, Oct. 1 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns | 8:15 PM |
| Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM |
| Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints — Paris | 9:30 AM |
| Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| Week 9 | — | BYE WEEK | — |
| Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | 8:20 PM |
| Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 22 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles | 4:25 PM |
| Week 12 | Friday, Nov. 27 | Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers — Black Friday | 3:00 PM |
| Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:20 PM |
| Week 14 | Monday, Dec. 14 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars | 8:15 PM |
| Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| Week 16 | TBD | Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers | TBD |
| Week 17 | Sunday, Jan. 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM |
| Week 18 | TBD | Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens | TBD |
Who Do the Steelers Play Today?
The Pittsburgh Steelers play the Atlanta Falcons today, Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET in Pittsburgh.
The game marks the beginning of the Steelers’ 2026 regular season before Pittsburgh travels to New England to face the Patriots in Week 2.
What Time Do the Steelers Play Today?
The Steelers game starts at 1:00 PM ET today.
For viewers across the United States, kickoff is scheduled for:
- Eastern Time: 1:00 PM
- Central Time: 12:00 PM
- Mountain Time: 11:00 AM
- Pacific Time: 10:00 AM
When Is the Steelers’ Bye Week?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have their bye during Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season.
Pittsburgh hosts the Cleveland Browns on November 1 before getting its bye. The Steelers return to action in Week 10 with a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
When Do the Steelers Play in Paris?
The Pittsburgh Steelers play the New Orleans Saints in Paris on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 AM ET at Stade de France.
The Week 7 matchup is part of the NFL’s international schedule and gives Pittsburgh a neutral-site regular-season game outside the United States.
For fans in France, the game is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM local time.
Who Do the Steelers Play on Black Friday?
The Steelers host the Denver Broncos on Black Friday, November 27, 2026.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET in Pittsburgh.
The unusual Friday matchup comes five days after Pittsburgh’s road game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Steelers Primetime Games in 2026
The Steelers have several games scheduled outside the traditional Sunday afternoon window.
Notable games include:
- Week 4: Steelers at Browns — Thursday, 8:15 PM ET
- Week 10: Steelers at Bengals — Sunday, 8:20 PM ET
- Week 13: Texans at Steelers — Sunday, 8:20 PM ET
- Week 14: Steelers at Jaguars — Monday, 8:15 PM ET
Pittsburgh also has its 9:30 AM ET international game against New Orleans and the 3:00 PM ET Black Friday game against Denver.
NFL flexible scheduling rules could result in additional schedule changes later in the season.
Steelers AFC North Schedule
The Steelers will once again play each of their three AFC North opponents twice during the regular season.
Steelers vs. Ravens
- Week 15: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers — December 20
- Week 18: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens — Date and time TBD
Steelers vs. Bengals
- Week 3: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers — September 27
- Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals — November 15
Steelers vs. Browns
- Week 4: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns — October 1
- Week 8: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers — November 1
The Steelers’ final regular-season game against Baltimore could carry major AFC North and playoff implications depending on the standings entering Week 18.
Steelers Home Games in 2026
Pittsburgh’s home schedule includes games against the Falcons, Bengals, Colts, Browns, Broncos, Texans, Ravens and Panthers.
The Steelers’ 2026 home opponents are:
- Atlanta Falcons
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts
- Cleveland Browns
- Denver Broncos
- Houston Texans
- Baltimore Ravens
- Carolina Panthers
The New Orleans Saints matchup is being played in Paris rather than Pittsburgh.
Steelers Road Games in 2026
Pittsburgh’s road schedule includes trips to New England, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Tennessee and Baltimore.
The Steelers’ 2026 road opponents are:
- New England Patriots
- Cleveland Browns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tennessee Titans
- Baltimore Ravens
When Do the Steelers Play the Ravens?
The Steelers and Ravens meet twice late in the 2026 regular season.
Their first matchup is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, when Baltimore visits Pittsburgh at 1:00 PM ET.
The rivals meet again in Week 18 in Baltimore, although the date and kickoff time will be announced later.
That means Pittsburgh will play Baltimore twice over the final four weeks of the regular season.
What Is the Steelers’ Final Game of the Season?
The Pittsburgh Steelers finish the 2026 regular season on the road against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.
The NFL will announce the exact date and kickoff time for the game later in the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Schedule at a Glance
Pittsburgh’s schedule includes several notable stretches.
The Steelers open with three consecutive Sunday afternoon games before traveling to Cleveland for a Thursday night divisional matchup in Week 4.
October includes Pittsburgh’s international trip to Paris, while November features the Week 9 bye, a primetime game against Cincinnati and the Black Friday matchup against Denver.
December brings another difficult stretch that includes Houston, Jacksonville and Baltimore before Pittsburgh finishes the season with road games against Tennessee and Baltimore.
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule 2026: Key Dates
The most important dates on the Steelers’ 2026 schedule include:
- September 13: Season opener vs. Atlanta Falcons
- October 1: Thursday night at Cleveland Browns
- October 25: Saints vs. Steelers in Paris
- November 8: Week 9 bye
- November 15: Primetime game at Cincinnati Bengals
- November 27: Black Friday vs. Denver Broncos
- December 14: Monday night at Jacksonville Jaguars
- December 20: Ravens at Steelers
- Week 18: Steelers at Ravens
With division rivalry games, an international matchup in Paris, Black Friday football and multiple primetime appearances, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 schedule provides plenty of marquee games throughout the NFL season.