The 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers schedule features a gauntlet of NFC South and AFC South opponents, highlighted by a ‘first-place’ rotation that brings the Kansas City Chiefs to Acrisure Stadium. While the NFL officially unveils the full slate on Thursday, May 14, we already know the Black and Gold will play nine home games and eight away games this season. Below is the confirmed list of opponents and our printable 2026 Steelers schedule tracker.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Confirmed & Leaked Games
| Week | Date | Matchup | Location | TV / Time (ET) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sept 27 | Bengals @ Steelers | Pittsburgh, PA | CBS (1:00 PM) | Rumor (@SharpFootball) |
| 7 | Oct 25 | Steelers @ Saints | Paris, France | NFLN (9:30 AM) | Confirmed (Intl Series) |
| 12 | Nov 27 | Broncos @ Steelers | Pittsburgh, PA | Amazon (3:00 PM) | Rumor (Black Friday) |
| 14 | Dec 14 | Steelers @ Jaguars | Jacksonville, FL | ABC/ESPN (8:15 PM) | Rumor (@SharpFootball) |
Confirmed and rumored matchups as of May 13, 2026 – full schedule released Thursday evening.
🌍 International Spotlight: The “Paris Premiere”
International Spotlight: The Steelers are officially the first NFL team to bring regular-season football to France. Pittsburgh will face the Saints in Paris (Week 7) at the historic Stade de France. As one of the league’s most global brands, the Steelers’ debut in the “City of Light” is widely considered the marquee matchup of the 2026 International Series.
2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
The 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers schedule starts as early as September 3rd, 2026. The Steelers have nine home games and eight away games this season. They can expect one bye week again, and we’ll have to wait and see how many Monday Night and Thursday Night football games that they have this season. The Steelers could find themselves playing the Jags in London or the Saints overseas.
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV |
| 1 | TBA | Baltimore Ravens | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | TBA | Cincinnati Bengals | TBA | TBA |
| 3 | TBA | Cleveland Browns | TBA | TBA |
| 4 | TBA | Houston Texans | TBA | TBA |
| 5 | TBA | Indianapolis Colts | TBA | TBA |
| 6 | TBA | Atlanta Falcons | TBA | TBA |
| 7 | TBA | Carolina Panthers | TBA | TBA |
| 8 | TBA | Kansas City Chiefs | TBA | TBA |
| 9 | TBA | at Baltimore Ravens | TBA | TBA |
| 10 | TBA | at Cincinnati Bengals | TBA | TBA |
| 11 | TBA | at Cleveland Browns | TBA | TBA |
| 12 | TBA | at Jacksonville Jaguars | TBA | TBA |
| 13 | TBA | at New Orleans Saints | TBA | TBA |
| 14 | TBA | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBA | TBA |
| 15 | TBA | at Tennessee Titans | TBA | TBA |
| 16 | TBA | at Buffalo Bills | TBA | TBA |
| 17 | TBA | at Philadelphia Eagles | TBA | TBA |
Printable 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
One of the best ways to follow any NFL team is with a printable schedule. Here’s the printable 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers schedule for you. The schedule is in image format and you can print it to PDF format as well. Once we have all of the dates, kickoff times, and TV assignments, we’ll update the schedule for you.
When is the 2026 NFL Schedule Release?
A common question that comes up is when is the 2026 NFL schedule released? For the 2026-27 NFL regular season, the league will likely release the schedule on or around May 13-14, 2026.
2025-26 NFL Regular and Postseason Schedules
If you are looking for the current Pittsburgh Steelers schedule, we have the 2025-26 regular season schedule (Steelers) posted here for you. You can also checkout the 2026 NFL Playoff schedule to get a head start on looking ahead to the playoffs. We post all regular season schedules for the teams here for you too as well as the 2026-27 regular season skeds.
2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule FAQ
When is the 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers schedule released?
The NFL is expected to release the full 2026 schedule between Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14, 2026. Insider reports suggest circling Thursday, May 14, as the primary release date for the league-wide announcement.
Will the Steelers play an international game in 2026?
While the Steelers were not “awarded” a home international game this year, they are a prime candidate for a road game overseas. With the Saints playing in Paris and the Jaguars playing twice in London—both of whom are on Pittsburgh’s road schedule—there is a high probability of the Steelers traveling abroad for the second year in a row.
Who is the Steelers’ toughest opponent in 2026?
As the 2025 AFC North champions, the Steelers will face a “first-place” schedule in 2026. This includes challenging non-divisional matchups against the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, and the Kansas City Chiefs (if applicable by rotation).
Where can I get a printable Steelers schedule?
You can download the [Printable 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Opponents PDF ↓] directly from this page. We will update this PDF with official dates, times, and TV networks the moment the NFL makes its official announcement in May.
Who is the Steelers’ toughest opponent in 2026?
Aside from the brutal AFC North slate, the toughest game on the 2026 schedule is a home matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Additionally, the cross-state “Battle of Pennsylvania” against the Philadelphia Eagles (the 17th game) will be a massive road test for Mike Tomlin’s defense.
Are the Steelers playing in London or Paris?
While the NFL has confirmed games in London, Munich, Madrid, and Rio, the Steelers are most likely to play in Dublin, Ireland. If that is not finalized, a road trip to face the Saints in Paris or the Jaguars in London remains a secondary possibility.
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