The Steelers are accustomed to being in the national spotlight and that will be the case again this year as the 2018 schedule includes five nationally televised primetime games for the second-straight year, giving Steelers Nation plenty of opportunity to see them in action. And this year the kickoff times for all primetime games have been moved up, an effort to accommodate fans.
The Steelers kick off the season on the road against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m., the second consecutive year they open the season on the road against their AFC North rival.
Things get rolling at Heinz Field on Sept. 16, when the team hosts the Kansas City Chiefs at 1 p.m., one of six 2017 playoff teams they will face.
It's back on the road for the first of five primetime games, facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, Sept. 24, with the new kickoff time for Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m.
The team will head back to the friendly confines of Heinz Field for their only back-to-back regular season home games, hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Sept. 30 in a primetime matchup, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m. The following week the Steelers play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m.
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A string of AFC North games are next on the schedule; three games that will play a big role in shaping the division. The Steelers will be at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 14, and following their bye week will host the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 28. The trifecta will be completed when they play the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4. All three games kick off at 1 p.m.
The second half of the season kicks off with a Thursday night matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 8, with kickoff slated for 8:20 p.m. on Thursday Night Football. The primetime spotlight will shine again the following week when the Steelers head to Jacksonville for Sunday Night Football on Nov. 18 at 8:20 p.m., facing the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last year.
A trio of AFC West games are up next, starting on the road against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 4:25 p.m. The Los Angeles Chargers visit Heinz Field on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m., and the Steelers head to Oakland to take on the Raiders on Dec. 9 on Sunday Night Football, with kickoff at 8:20 p.m.
Here are photos from our last meeting with each of our 2018 opponents.
The last time we played at Cleveland in the regular season was Week 1 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Cleveland in the regular season was Week 1 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Cleveland in the regular season was Week 1 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Kansas City at home in the regular season was Week 16 of the 2014 season.
The last time we played Kansas City at home in the regular season was Week 16 of the 2014 season.
The last time we played Kansas City at home in the regular season was Week 16 of the 2014 season.
The last time we played at Tampa Bay in regular season was Week 3 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played at Tampa Bay in regular season was Week 3 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played at Tampa Bay in regular season was Week 3 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played Baltimore at home in the regular season was Week 14 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Baltimore at home in the regular season was Week 14 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Baltimore at home in the regular season was Week 14 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Atlanta at home in the regular season was Week 1 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played Atlanta at home in the regular season was Week 1 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played Atlanta at home in the regular season was Week 1 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played at Cincinnati in the regular season was Week 13 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Cincinnati in the regular season was Week 13 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Cincinnati in the regular season was Week 13 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Cleveland at home in the regular season was Week 17 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Cleveland at home in the regular season was Week 17 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Cleveland at home in the regular season was Week 17 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Baltimore in the regular season was Week 4 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Baltimore in the regular season was Week 4 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at Baltimore in the regular season was Week 4 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Carolina at home in the regular season was Week 16 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played Carolina at home in the regular season was Week 16 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played Carolina at home in the regular season was Week 16 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played at Jacksonville in the regular season is Week 5 of the 2014 season.
The last time we played at Jacksonville in the regular season is Week 5 of the 2014 season.
The last time we played at Jacksonville in the regular season is Week 5 of the 2014 season.
The last time we played at Denver during the regular season was Week 1 of the 2012 season.
The last time we played at Denver during the regular season was Week 1 of the 2012 season.
The last time we played at Denver during the regular season was Week 1 of the 2012 season.
The last time we played the "San Diego" Chargers at home in the regular season was Week 14 of the 2012 season.
The last time we played the "San Diego" Chargers at home in the regular season was Week 14 of the 2012 season.
The last time we played the "San Diego" Chargers at home in the regular season was Week 14 of the 2012 season.
The last time we played at Oakland in the regular season is Week 8 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played at Oakland in the regular season is Week 8 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played at Oakland in the regular season is Week 8 of the 2010 season.
The last time we played New England at home in the regular season was Week 15 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played New England at home in the regular season was Week 15 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played New England at home in the regular season was Week 15 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played at New Orleans in regular season was Week 8 of the 2013 season.
The last time we played at New Orleans in regular season was Week 8 of the 2013 season.
The last time we played at New Orleans in regular season was Week 8 of the 2013 season.
The last time we played Cincinnati at home in the regular season was Week 7 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Cincinnati at home in the regular season was Week 7 of the 2017 season.
The last time we played Cincinnatti at home in the regular season was Week 7 of the 2017 season.
For the second straight year the Steelers will host the New England Patriots at Heinz Field in a Week 15 matchup, with kickoff for the Dec. 16 game slated for 4:25 p.m. That will be followed by a road game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Dec. 23, another 4:25 p.m. game.
The regular season wraps up with one last AFC North battle, hosting the Bengals at Heinz Field on Dec. 30 at 1 p.m.
All Steelers preseason and regular season games can be heard on the Steelers Radio Network on WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) as well on Steelers.com.
The full schedule is listed below.
| Preseason Schedule | ||||
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time | TV |
| Week 1 | Aug. 9 | at Philadelphia Eagles | 7:00 PM | KDKA |
| Week 2 | Aug. 16 | at Green Bay Packers | 8:00 PM | KDKA |
| Week 3 | Aug. 25 | Tennessee Titans | 4:00 PM | KDKA |
| Week 4 | Aug. 30 | Carolina Panthers | 7:30 PM | KDKA |
| Regular Season Schedule | ||||
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time | TV |
| Week 1 | Sep. 9 | at Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Week 2 | Sep. 16 | Kansas City Chiefs | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sep. 24 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Mon.) | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| Week 4 | Sep. 30 | Baltimore Ravens | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| Week 5 | Oct. 7 | Atlanta Falcons * | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Week 6 | Oct. 14 | at Cincinnati Bengals * | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Week 7 | Oct. 21 | BYE | ||
| Week 8 | Oct. 28 | Cleveland Browns * | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Week 9 | Nov. 4 | at Baltimore Ravens * | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Week 10 | Nov. 8 | Carolina Panthers (Thurs.) | 8:20 PM | FOX/NFLN |
| Week 11 | Nov. 18 | at Jacksonville Jaguars * | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| Week 12 | Nov. 25 | at Denver Broncos * | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Week 13 | Dec. 2 | Los Angeles Chargers * | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Week 14 | Dec. 9 | at Oakland Raiders * | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| Week 15 | Dec. 16 | New England Patriots * | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Week 16 | Dec. 23 | at New Orleans Saints * | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Week 17 | Dec. 30 | Cincinnati Bengals * | 1:00 PM | CBS |
*Times and TV network may change due to flexible scheduling. *All times are Eastern. *
