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Here we go, Steelers fans. If you want to follow T.J. Watt and company from the first kickoff to the last stand of Week 18 (and potentially into the postseason …), we’re here to help.
Steelers 2026 season at a glance
- Division: AFC North
- Current record: 0-0
- Last season’s record (2025): 10-7
- Bye week: 9
- NFL on CBS games: 9*
Heading into season, the Steelers are a team in transition, which is rare for the franchise. Gone is longtime head coach Mike Tomlin. In his place is former Packers and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, who reunites with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in what appears to be Rodgers’ last dance in the NFL. The Steelers will look to defend their AFC North title from three division rivals who all improved in the offseason.
Keep reading to get the week-by-week, 2026 NFL schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and get all the info you need to watch NFL on CBS Steelers games (when scheduled in your area) on CBS and Paramount+. So, are you ready now? Let’s get to it.
*Note: Total team appearance numbers include TBD Week 18 AFC matchups.
Is there a Steelers game on CBS and Paramount+ today?
The next Steelers game on CBS/Paramount+ is Sunday, Sept. 20, against the Patriots. Here’s what you need to know to watch live:
Steelers at Patriots
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
- Kickoff time: 1 PM ET
- Location: Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, Massachusetts)
- TV channel: CBS*
- Streaming: Paramount+*
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
How to watch Steelers games live
You can watch Steelers games live on a variety of channels and services, including CBS and Paramount+. During the 2026 season, the NFL on CBS is set to carry nine Steelers games. (Please note: CBS Sports counts TBD Week 18 AFC matchups in its count of total team appearances.)
When scheduled in your area, NFL on CBS Steelers games can be watched live on:
- Your local CBS TV station using cable, satellite, digital antenna, or live-TV streaming service; and,
- Paramount+ with a subscription (any plan).
How to stream Steelers games live
You can stream Steelers games live on Paramount+ when:
- The Steelers game is aired on your local CBS TV station; and,
- You have a Paramount+ subscription (any plan).
On game day, log into your Paramount+ account on your device, smart TV, or browser, or get started with a subscription. (Plans start at $8.99 a month.) The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and once you’ve downloaded it, you can stream everything Paramount+ offers (40,000 episodes and movies – plus, of course, live NFL action) from your phone, tablet, smart TV, or device.
All set? Great. Navigate to Live TV, then the NFL on CBS channel. You’re ready to stream.
Steelers schedule 2026
The 2026 Steelers schedule features 17 regular-season games, and one bye. Highlights include a pair of late-season showdowns with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens in Weeks 15 and 18 along with a battle against the reigning AFC Champion Patriots in the second game of the campaign.
See below for the full list of Steelers games. The schedule is subject to change.
Regular season
Week 1
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Falcons at Steelers | Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 | 1 PM | FOX | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 2
| Teams | Date | Time (ET) | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Patriots | Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Gillette Stadium |
Week 3
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Bengals at Steelers | Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 4
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Browns | Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Huntington Bank Field |
Week 5
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Colts at Steelers | Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 6
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Buccaneers | Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Raymond James Stadium |
Week 7
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Saints at Steelers | Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026 | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Stade de France |
Week 8
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Browns at Steelers | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | 1 PM ET | CBS/Paramount+* | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 9
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| BYE |
Week 10
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Bengals | Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock | Paycor Stadium |
Week 11
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Eagles | Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026 | 4:25 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Lincoln Financial Field |
Week 12
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Broncos at Steelers | Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 | 3 PM | Prime Video | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 13
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Texans at Steelers | Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026 | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 14
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Jaguars | Monday, Dec. 14, 2026 | 8:15 PM | ABC/ESPN | EverBank Stadium |
Week 15
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Ravens at Steelers | Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 16
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Panthers at Steelers | TBD | TBD | TBD | Acrisure Stadium |
Week 17
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Titans | Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 | 1 PM | CBS/Paramount+* | Nissan Stadium |
Week 18
| Teams | Date | Time | Channel | Venue |
| Steelers at Ravens | TBD | TBD | TBD* | M&T Bank Stadium |
*Note: Check your local listings to see if this game will be broadcast by your local CBS station. NFL on CBS games broadcast by your local CBS station can be watched live on TV, and streamed live on Paramount+ with a subscription.
Frequently asked questions about watching Steelers games
Can I watch the Steelers on CBS and Paramount+?
Yes. When scheduled, and when airing on your local CBS TV station, you can watch the Steelers on CBS and Paramount+. Currently, NFL on CBS is scheduled to present eight Steelers games during the 2026 season.
Do I need cable to watch the Steelers?
The answer as to whether you need cable to watch the Steelers is: Not necessarily. When Steelers games are presented by the NFL on CBS, and carried by your local CBS station, then, no, you don’t need cable. You can watch those games on your TV using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service. And when you subscribe to Paramount+, you can stream those games live on your smart TV or device.
You also don’t need cable when Steelers games are carried by ABC/ESPN, FOX, and/or NBC/Peacock. Those games can be watched on local TV stations using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, or by streaming them on the companion streaming service (i.e., Peacock for NBC games).
Steelers games, if any, carried by NFL Network can be watched using satellite service or live-TV streaming service, and Steelers games, if any, carried by Netflix or Prime can be watched on those streaming services (with subscriptions). Additionally, if the Steelers are your local-market team, then Steelers games presented by the NFL Network, Netflix, and Prime, can be watched, using a digital antenna, satellite service, or live-TV streaming service, on the Steelers’ local broadcast-TV affiliate.
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