Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule 2026: Full List of Games, Dates for NFL Regular Season
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The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL schedule has been released, marking a new era under head coach Mike McCarthy. The team aims to build on its 2025 success and advance past the wild-card round.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Steelers' 2026 NFL schedule released
- Mike McCarthy is the new head coach
- Team aims to improve on 2025 performance
- Uncertainty around Aaron Rodgers' return
- Potential shift to younger quarterbacks
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The 2026 season will launch a new era for the Steelers. Mike McCarthy will serve as Pittsburgh's head coach after Mike Tomlin led the team for nearly two decades.
The challenge for McCarthy will be building on the success of the 2025 campaign and pushing the Steelers beyond the wild-card round. It's unclear if Aaron Rodgers, who played under McCarthy in Green Bay, will return for one more year. If he retires, Pittsburgh may be forced to pivot to a young prospect like Will Howard or Drew Allar.
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Regardless of which quarterback is under center to start the season, the Steelers know that the road back to the playoffs will be filled with quite a few contenders.
Here is the Steelers' full schedule for the 2026 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2026
Pittsburgh's 2026 schedule with dates and times for games will be updated below when the NFL reveals the full schedule on Thursday, May 14.
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Steelers list of 2026 opponents
- Home opponents:Â Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, Texans, Colts
- Away opponents:Â Ravens, Bengals, Browns, Jaguars, Patriots, Saints, Eagles, Buccaneers, Titans
Steelers 2025 schedule, results
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | at Jets | W, 34-32 |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | vs. Seahawks | L, 31-17 |
| 3 | Sept. 21 | at Patriots | W, 21-14 |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Vikings | W, 24-21 |
| 5 | BYE | â | â |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | vs. Browns | W, 23-9 |
| 7 | Oct. 16 | at Bengals | L, 33-31 |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | vs. Packers | L, 35-25 |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | vs. Colts | W, 27-20 |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Chargers | L, 25-10 |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | vs. Bengals | W, 34-12 |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | at Bears | L, 31-28 |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | vs. Bills | L, 26-7 |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | at Ravens | W, 27-22 |
| 15 | Dec. 15 | vs. Dolphins | W, 28-15 |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Lions | W, 29-24 |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | at Browns | L, 13-6 |
| 18 | Jan. 4 | vs. Ravens | W, 26-24 |
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Q&A
What is the full schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?
The full schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026 includes all regular season games and their respective dates.
Who is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season?
Mike McCarthy will be the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season.
What challenges will Mike McCarthy face as the new Steelers head coach?
Mike McCarthy will need to build on the team's success from 2025 and aim to advance beyond the wild-card round.
Will Aaron Rodgers play for the Steelers in 2026?
It is unclear if Aaron Rodgers will return for another season; if he retires, the Steelers may consider younger prospects.
