The excitement for the Steelers 2022 season is growing by the day, with the schedule full of games against some of the NFL's top opponents, as well as exciting themes and celebrations – including the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Immaculate Reception.
The Steelers preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Aug. 13, will be the team's 'Homecoming Game,' with Steelers legends on hand to kick off the season.
A celebration of youth football will be held when the Steelers host the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Aug. 28. The team's 'Play Football' game honors youth and high school football teams from around the Pittsburgh area and includes halftime activities highlighting local athletes.
After the team's home opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 18, The Steelers will celebrate their rich tradition when the team's annual Alumni Weekend is held when the team hosts the New York Jets on Oct. 2.
The Steelers will celebrate their rich tradition when the team's annual Alumni Weekend is held when the team hosts the New York Jets on Oct. 2.
The NFL has partnered with the American Cancer Society for the 14th consecutive season for 'Crucial Catch: Intercept Cancer.' The initiative supports the fight against cancer and is highlighted by NFL teams during October. The Steelers will host their Crucial Catch game on Sunday, Oct. 16 when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium. There will be no shortage of support throughout Acrisure Stadium, with on-field stencils and goal post wraps being among the featured items supporting Crucial Catch. Players and coaches will also show their support, with sideline apparel visible. This is also the weekend the Steelers will host the annual Rock Steelers Style event.
The Steelers will welcome the 2022 Hall of Honor Class on the weekend the team takes on the New Orleans Saints. The Steelers will enshrine the new class, which includes an on-field presentation during the game on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Honoring those who have served our country is something the Steelers have done for decades, and that tradition will continue when the team hosts the Salute to Service game when the team plays the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football on Nov. 20 at Acrisure Stadium. Since the inception of the NFL's Salute to Service initiative, the Steelers have honored countless veterans at the annual game and celebrated those who continue to serve in all branches of the armed forces.
It's not unusual to see players on the field in pregame warmups with their cleats representing their city, showing their personality or just something fun to fire them up. But when the Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Dec. 11, their cleats will take on a whole new look, showing off something they are passionate about. For the seventh year the NFL will support players representing a charity or cause with the league's player cause initiative, My Cause, My Cleats. After the players wear the cleats, they have the option to auction them off to raise money for their cause on NFL Auction, with 100% of the funds raised given to the charity. Fans may bid on player cleats at NFL.com/Auction.
Christmas Eve will be a huge celebration at Acrisure Stadium for many reasons when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders. The team will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. On Dec. 23, 1972 at Three Rivers Stadium in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. the Oakland Raiders, Franco Harris miraculously scooped up a deflected pass and ran for a 60-yard touchdown reception as time expired that gave the Steelers the 13-7 win. It was the team's first-ever playoff win.
That weekend, the team will also take part in the NFL's social justice campaign, 'Inspire Change,' during the Raiders game as well. The Steelers, as well as all NFL teams, have put social justice issues at the forefront in their community efforts.
The annual 'Thank You Fans' game will take place when the Steelers host the Browns, on a date still to be determined by the NFL. It's an opportunity for the organization to show their gratitude for all the support during the season and year-round from Steelers Nation. There will be giveaways and a lot of excitement for fans in attendance and Steelers Nation all over.
Stay tuned to steelers.com for more on all of the exciting events.
