It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft is officially in the books. The energy in Western Pennsylvania is unlike anything we’ve seen in decades. After serving as the host city for the 2026 NFL Draft—welcoming over 800,000 fans to the North Shore—the Pittsburgh Steelers emerged as the weekend's biggest story.
This is a new era for the Black and Gold. With the legendary Mike Tomlin having moved on, the focus is now on Mike McCarthy, who enters his first season as the Steelers' head coach. After a 2025 campaign that ended in postseason frustration, the front office, led by Omar Khan, used their hometown draft to completely overhaul the offensive line and find the potential quarterback of the future.
How to Get Steelers Tickets for the 2026 Season
Acrisure Stadium is preparing for one of its highest-demand seasons in years. With the schedule release coming this Thursday, May 14, fans should prepare for a fast sell-out.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets go live on Ticketmaster almost immediately following the NFL's official schedule release on May 14.
- Season Ticket Renewals: The renewal window for current seat license holders is now open.
- Mobile Entry: Pittsburgh is a mobile-only venue. You must use the Steelers Mobile App to enter; paper tickets and screenshots are no longer accepted.
- Secondary Market: For the high-stakes matchups against the Ravens or Bengals, check SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan marketplace of the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | Atlanta Falcons | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
2 | Sept 20 | @ New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
3 | Sept 27 | Cincinnati Bengals | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
4 | Oct 1 | @ Cleveland Browns (TNF) | Cleveland Browns Stadium | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
5 | Oct 11 | Indianapolis Colts | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
7 | Oct 25 | @ New Orleans Saints | Stade de France (Paris) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
8 | Nov 1 | Cleveland Browns | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
9 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
10 | Nov 15 | @ Cincinnati Bengals (SNF) | Paycor Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
11 | Nov 22 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | Lincoln Financial Field | 4:25 PM | CBS |
12 | Nov 27 | Denver Broncos (Black Friday) | Acrisure Stadium | 3:00 PM | Prime Video |
13 | Dec 6 | Houston Texans (SNF) | Acrisure Stadium | 8:20 PM | NBC |
14 | Dec 14 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars (MNF) | EverBank Stadium | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
15 | Dec 20 | Baltimore Ravens | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
16 | Dec 27 | Carolina Panthers | Acrisure Stadium | TBD | TBD |
17 | Jan 3 | @ Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | 1:00 PM | CBS |
18 | Jan 10 | @ Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | TBD | TBD |
How to Watch the Steelers in 2026
- Local/National:CBS (KDKA-TV) remains the primary home for the Steelers. FOX will carry the "Battle of PA" against the Eagles, and NBC will host Sunday Night Football.
- Thursday Night:Amazon Prime Video is the exclusive home for all TNF games.
- Holiday Special: Christmas 2026 falls on a Friday. Netflix will exclusively stream the NFL's holiday games this year.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local Pittsburgh affiliates (KDKA, WPGH, WTAE) and the NFL Network.
Pro Tip: If you're a member of a "Steelers Bar" outside of Pennsylvania, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the only way to see every snap of the 2026 season. If you're traveling, use NordVPN set to Pittsburgh to access your local KDKA/CBS stream via your mobile apps.
The "Steel City" Draft: Steelers 2026 Highlights
The Steelers were aggressive in front of their home crowd, making 10 selections and orchestrating three trades to move up for high-impact players.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
1 | 21 | Max Iheanachor | OT | Arizona State |
2 | 47 | Germie Bernard | WR | Alabama |
3 | 76 | Drew Allar | QB | Penn State |
3 | 85 | Daylen Everette | CB | Georgia |
3 | 96 | Gennings Dunker | G |
Draft Analysis:
- The Hometown Hero: The selection of Penn State’s Drew Allar (#76) sent the North Shore into a frenzy. Acquired via a trade with Dallas that involved wideout George Pickens, Allar is seen as the developmental heir to the throne.
- Protecting the Investment:Max Iheanachor (#21) is a massive 6'7" tackle who was a late riser on draft boards. He is expected to start at left tackle immediately to fortify an aging line.
- Aggressive Moves: Omar Khan traded up twice on Day 2 to secure Germie Bernard (#47) and Gennings Dunker (#96), ensuring the new McCarthy offense has the size and speed to compete in the AFC North.
Pittsburgh Steelers: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season was a trademark defensive grind that saw the Steelers claw their way to an AFC North title. However, the offensive limitations finally caught up to them in the postseason, resulting in a disappointing Wild Card exit at the hands of the Texans.
Week | Opponent | Result | Record |
W1-W18 | Regular Season | 10–7 | AFC North Champs |
WC | vs. Houston Texans | L, 6–30 | — |
Postseason | N/A | Wild Card Exit | — |