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The 2026 NFL schedule has officially been released, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set for a historic season under new head coach Mike McCarthy. While fans previously had to rely on leaks and reports, the full path to the postseason is now locked in.
The headliner remains the league's landmark announcement: The Steelers will travel to Stade de France to face the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 25. This Week 7 matchup will be the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in France, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Under new head coach Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh will have its usual AFC North battles as well as a few contests against opponents from the AFC South and NFC South.
Here is the complete Steelers' 2026 schedule.
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2026
WeekDateOpponentKickoff time (ET)1Sep. 13vs. Falcons1 p.m.2Sep. 20at Patriots1 p.m.3Sep. 27vs. Bengals 1 p.m.4Oct. 1at Browns (TNF)8:15 p.m.5Oct. 11vs. Colts1 p.m.6Oct. 18at Buccaneers1 p.m.7Oct. 25vs. Saints (Paris)9:30 a.m.8Nov. 1vs. Browns1 p.m.9---BYE WEEK---10Nov. 15at Bengals (SNF)8:20 p.m.11Nov. 22at Eagles4:25 p.m.12Nov. 27vs. Broncos (Black Friday)3 p.m.13Dec. 6vs. Texans (SNF)8:20 p.m.14Dec. 14at Jaguars (MNF)8:15 p.m.15Dec. 20vs. Ravens1 p.m.16TBDvs. PanthersTBD17Jan. 3at Titans1 p.m.18TBDat RavensTBDSteelers schedule leaks: Latest rumors, news
Full Steelers schedule revealed
The entire schedule for the Steelers has been revealed, from Week 1 against the Falcons to Week 18 against the Ravens. Check it out below.
OUR 2026 SCHEDULE IS HERE‼️ @laurelhighlands
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 14, 2026
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Steelers face Saints in NFL Paris Game
The NFL confirmed reports that the Steelers will face the Saints in the 2026 Paris Game. New Orleans will be considered the home team in the Week 7 matchup, which will be played on Oct. 25.
Pittsburgh ➡️ Paris
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 13, 2026
We're taking on the Saints in the @NFL's first-ever Paris Game!
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Steelers to host Black Friday game
Pittsburgh will reportedly serve host to the NFL's annual Black Friday game, where it will welcome in the reigning AFC West champions Denver Broncos to Acrisure Stadium in Week 12.
Three straight primetime games?
According to schedule links, the Steelers will have three straight games in primetime from Week 12 to Week 14. After the Black Friday game against the Broncos, Pittsburgh will welcome in the Houston Texans for an AFC wild card rematch on Sunday Night Football. Then, after that, Mike McCarthy's team will head south to face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football.
Steelers reported Week 12-14 schedule:
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) May 14, 2026
Week 12: Black Friday, 3 PM
Week 13: SNF
Week 14: MNF
Weird schedule. Lots of Sunday afternoons off. https://t.co/6tWvlkt05L
Home opener vs Falcons, more games revealed
A portion of the Steelers schedule has been leaked, including their opening game. Pittsburgh will open the 2026 season at home, welcoming in the Atlanta Falcons, who are led by new coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Leaked #Steelers' schedule so far.
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) May 14, 2026
Week 1 vs. Falcons at 1 p.m. (Home Opener)
Week 3 vs. Bengals at 1 p.m.
Week 5 vs. Colts at 1 p.m.
Week 6 at Buccaneers
Week 7 at Saints in Paris at 9:30 a.m. EST
Week 8 vs. Browns at 1 p.m.
Week 12 vs. Broncos a 3 p.m. (Black Friday game)
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A few more games have been rumored, including three 1 p.m. kickoffs at Acrisure Stadium against the Bengals, Colts and Browns. Pittsburgh will also go to Tampa Bay in Week 6 to face the Buccaneers.
Steelers to face Patriots in Week 2
According to Jordan Schultz, the Steelers will travel to New England in Week 2 to face the Patriots in their home opener. Mike Vrabel's team will open the season with a Super Bowl 60 rematch before welcoming in Mike McCarthy and co. The Steelers faced the Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Week 3 of the 2025 season, defeating them 21-14.
Steelers list of 2026 opponents
- Home opponents: Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, Texans, Colts
- Away opponents: Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Jaguars, Patriots, Saints, Eagles, Buccaneers, Titans