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Steelers 2026 Schedule Leaks: What We Know So Far
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The full Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 schedule will be released on Thursday night at 8 p.m., but we will get bits and pieces of it that will trickle out ahead of time.
This post will keep you up-to-date with all the latest news on the team's 2026 schedule.
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PITTSBURGH STEELERS 2026 OPPONENTS
Home: Baltimore Ravens , Cincinnati Bengals , Cleveland Browns , Atlanta Falcons , Carolina Panthers , Denver Broncos , Houston Texans , Indianapolis Colts
Away: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars , New England Patriots , New Orleans Saints , Philadelphia Eagles , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Tennessee Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) stretches out for a touchdown over Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-0. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
WEEK 1, SUN., SEPT. 13: 1 p.m., ATLANTA FALCONS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
The Steelers will reportedly host the Atlanta Falcons for a Week 1 home opener, their second home game to start the season since 2015.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye in a game against the Pittsburgh Steeler son Sept. 21, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 2, SUN., SEPT. 20: 1 p.m., PITTSBURGH STEELERS at NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
With the Pittsburgh Pirates at home, the Steelers head on the road to face the New England Patriots in September for the second consecutive season. The Steelers won at New England in Week 3 last year. The Pats will have extra rest, as they open the season in a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow calls out a signal against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. Ed Thompson/Steelers Now
WEEK 3, SUN., SEPT. 27: 1 p.m., CINCINNATI BENGALS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
The Steelers will reportedly host the Cincinnati Bengals for their Week 3 game at Acrisure Stadium. The Pirates are back on the road to finish their regular season, so the baseball schedule's interference is over.
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WEEK 4, SUN., OCT. 4
This will not be the Steelers' home game against the Carolina Panthers, who are hosting the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt in a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 2, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 5, SUN., OCT. 11: 1 p.m, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
The Steelers will reportedly host the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5.
WEEK 6, SUN., OCT. 18
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) rushes New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) as he gets off a pass during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
WEEK 7, SUN., OCT. 25: 9:30 a.m., PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs NEW ORLEANS SAINTS in PARIS, FRANCE
This one is official. The Steelers will head to Europe for the second straight season, with a trip to Paris, France following last year's successful visit to Dublin, Ireland.
Pittsburgh steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith chases Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Dec. 29, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 8, SUNDAY, NOV. 1: 1 p.m., CLEVELAND BROWNS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Turnabout is fair play. Last year, the Steelers caught the jet-lagged Cleveland Browns after they returned from a trip to London. This year, it'll be the Browns who are benefitting from the Steelers being tired after they return from Paris.
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WEEK 9, SUNDAY, NOV. 8
This will not be the Steelers' trip to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as they are hosting the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase in a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 1, 2024. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 10, SUNDAY, NOV. 15: 8:20 p.m., PITTSBURGH STEELERS at CINCINNATI BENGALS, SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
The second matchup between the Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals will be in prime time, with the Week 10 AFC North showdown taking place on Sunday Night Football on NBC.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is blocked by Philadelphia Eagles linemen Mekhi Becton and Lane Johnson on Dec. 15, 2024. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 11, SUNDAY, NOV. 22, PITTSBURGH STEELERS at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Steelers will visit their cross-state rivals on Nov. 22, according to Zachary Smith of Steelers Now. The Steelers haven't won in Philadelphia since 1965.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt rushes against Denver Broncos tackle Bobby Massie on Oct. 10, 2021. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 12, SUNDAY, NOV. 29: 3 p.m. DENVER BRONCOS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS, BLACK FRIDAY
The Steelers are reportedly hosting the Denver Broncos for their first Black Friday game on Amazon Prime. The game at Acrisure Stadium will have a 3 p.m. kickoff.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hit as he throws by Houston Texans edge rusher Danielle Hunter on Jan. 12, 2026. – Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 13, SUNDAY, DEC. 6: 8:20 p.m HOUSTON TEXANS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS, SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
The Steelers will reportedly host the Houston Texans for Sunday Night Football on Dec. 6, a rematch of their playoff game this past January, which the Texans won . The game will also feature former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on the NBC Football Night in America broadcast crew.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 9, 2025 — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 14, MONDAY, DEC. 14: 8:15 p.m. PITTSBURGH STEELERS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
The Steelers will reportedly visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football on Monday, Dec. 14.
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WEEK 15, SUNDAY, DEC. 20
This week will have two Saturday games, 4:30 p.m. on Fox and 8 p.m. on CBS. … This will not be the Steelers' trip to Cleveland, as the Browns are visiting the New York Giants , and it will not be their trip to Philadelphia, as the Eagles are playing the Seattle Seahawks.
WEEK 16, SUNDAY, DEC. 27
The Thursday Night Game will feature the Eagles and Texans, so this will not be the Steelers' trip to Philly. … This game will not be the Steelers' trip to Nashville, as the Titans are visiting the Las Vegas Raiders . … In addition to Thursday Night Football, which will fall on Christmas Eve, the NFL will have a triple-header with three games on Christmas Day: at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Netflix and at 8:15 p.m. on Fox. The Steelers won't be in any of those games.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren carries the ball in a game against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 2, 2023. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 17, SUNDAY, JAN. 3: 1 p.m., PITTSBURGH STEELERS at TENNESSEE TITANS
New Year's in Nashville, anyone? The Steelers will reportedly visit the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 3 for a Week 17 showdown with former No. 1 pick Cam Ward and company.
Pittsburgh Steelers defenders Alex Highsmith and Cam Heyward go up to block a pass against the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 4, 2026. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now
WEEK 18, SATURDAY/SUNDAY, JAN. 9/10, PITTSBURGH STEELERS VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS
There will be three national games on Saturday, at 1 p.m. on Netflix, and at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on ESPN/ABC. … There is no Monday Night Football or Thursday Night Football. … The entire Week 18 schedule is listed with times and dates TBA until the week before. … Every Week 18 matchup is a divisional game. The Cincinnati Bengals are playing the Cleveland Browns, so the Steelers are playing the Ravens .
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