The Pittsburgh Steelers are predicted to have five primetime games in the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The official schedule release is approaching, revealing the matchups for the season.
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Pittsburgh Steelers predicted to have five primetime games
NFL schedule release for 2026 is approaching
Predictions made before official game-by-game schedule
Matchups for the 2026 season are not yet confirmed
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NFL schedule release: Steelers land five primetime games in new 2026 prediction
The NFL schedule release has almost arrived, giving us an official look at the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 season. But before we receive the game-by-game schedule, we at Steelers Wire took a crack at predicting every matchup of Pittsburgh's 2026 season.
Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Q&A
How many primetime games are predicted for the Steelers in 2026?
The Steelers are predicted to have five primetime games in the 2026 season.
When will the official NFL schedule for 2026 be released?
The official NFL schedule release for 2026 is expected to happen soon.
What teams will the Steelers face in their 2026 season?
The specific teams the Steelers will face in 2026 are not yet confirmed, as the official schedule has not been released.
Where can I find the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 schedule once it's released?
The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 schedule will be available on their official website and various sports news platforms after the release.
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Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) and wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (15) reacts in the fourth quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1) reacts after the Bengals are forced to punt in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Browns kicked a last second field goal to win 20-18.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the first half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to handoff during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Jan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jan 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a pass before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Dec 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up prior to the game against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) and wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (15) reacts in the fourth quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'marr Chase (1) reacts after the Bengals are forced to punt in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The Browns kicked a last second field goal to win 20-18.
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 25, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots during the first half in the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball in the third quarter against the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Dec 28, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to handoff during the fourth quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 11, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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NFL schedule release: Steelersā 2026 opponents ahead of reveal
Jan 4, 2026; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws a pass before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
Here is a look at our Steelers Wire schedule prediction for Pittsburgh's upcoming 2026 season, featuring five primetime matchups and the leaked international game against the New Orleans Saints.
