How To Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers Playoffs Live Anywhere Without Cable 2026

Check out the best streaming services to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers playoffs live this season.

Last updated Jan 7, 2026

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Although the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the regular 2024-25 season with a solid 10-3 record, they lost the Wild Card round (28-14) to the Baltimore Ravens, eliminating them from the playoffs.

Now, under the guidance of head coach Mike Tomlin and with the addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers are ready for the 2025-26 season. The Steelers clinched the AFC No. 4 seed after defeating the Ravens 26-24 in a tense rematch on January 4, 2026. For Wild Card Weekend, the Steelers are primed to face the Houston Texans on January 12.

We'll cover the best streaming services to watch every Steelers playoff game. Whether you’re a local fan or following from afar, you’ll find all the information you need to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers throughout the new NFL season.

In this article

How to watch Steelers vs. Texans
How to watch the Super Bowl
Steelers regular season results
FAQs
Bottom line

How to watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans

The Steelers vs. Texans game will air on January 12 at 8 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Central, 5 p.m. Pacific). The playoff game is set to stream on ESPN.

The best way to access ESPN is through ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, or DirecTV Stream.

Matchup	Day (All times Eastern)	Channel
Rams vs. Panthers	Jan 10 @ 4:30 p.m.	FOX
Packers vs. Bears	Jan 10 @ 8 p.m.	Prime Video
Bills vs. Jaguars	Jan 11 @ 1 p.m.	CBS / Paramount+
49ers vs. Eagles	Jan 11 @ 4:30 p.m.	FOX
Chargers vs. Patriots	Jan 11 @ 8 p.m.	NBC / Peacock
Texans vs. Steelers	Jan 12 @ 8 p.m.	ESPN / ABC

How to stream the Wild Card Weekend

	Related channels	Price
Sling TV	NBC, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $45.99/mo
YouTube TV	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	$72.99/mo for first three months, $82.99/mo after
Hulu + Live TV	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $89.99/mo
Fubo	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $48.99/mo for first month, $73.99/mo after
DIRECTV Streaming	NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN	Starts at $89.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after (need Ultimate plan)
ESPN+	ABC, ESPN	Starts at $12.99/mo
Paramount+	CBS	$7.99/mo
Peacock	NBC	Starts at $10.99/mo
Amazon Prime	Amazon Prime	$8.99/mo

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How to watch Super Bowl 2026

Super Bowl LX is set for Sunday, February 8, 2026, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, 5:30 Central, and 3:30 Pacific. Here's a look at the estimated schedule:

1-6:30 p.m. Eastern: Pregame analysis, interview, and features
6:30 p.m. Eastern: Kickoff
8 p.m. Eastern (approx.): Halftime Show with Bad Bunny
Immediately after game: Postgame coverage, trophy presentation, highlights, interviews

The game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and streamed by NBC. The best way to watch the Super Bowl online is to catch it on Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, or Peacock.

	Price
Sling TV	Starts at $45.99/mo (need Blue)
NFL+	Starts at $6.99 (can stream on phone or tablet only)
YouTube TV	$72.99/mo for first three months, $82.99/mo after
Hulu + Live TV	Starts at $89.99/mo
Fubo	Starts at $48.99/mo for first month, $73.99/mo after
DIRECTV Streaming	Starts at $89.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after (need Ultimate plan)
Peacock	Starts at $10.99/mo (need Premium or Premium Plus plans)

Steelers regular season results

The Steelers closed out the regular season with 9 wins and 7 losses, clinching the No. 4 seed.

Game (All times Eastern)	Opponent	Results
Preseason Week 1, Game 1: Aug. 9 at 7:00 p.m. ET	@ Jacksonville Jaguars	W 31-25
Preseason Week 2, Game 2: Aug. 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	L 14-17
Preseason Week 3, Game 3: Aug. 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET	@ Carolina Panthers	W 19-10
Week 1, Game 1: Sep. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New York Jets	W 34-32
Week 2, Game 2: Sep. 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Seattle Seahawks	L 17-31
Week 3, Game 3: Sep. 21 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ New England Patriots	W 21-14
Week 4, Game 4: Sep. 28 at 9:30 a.m. ET	Minnesota Vikings (Dublin)	W 24-21
Week 5: BYE WEEK	—	—
Week 6, Game 5: Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Cleveland Browns	W 23-9
Week 7, Game 6: Oct. 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET	@ Cincinnati Bengals	L 31-33
Week 8, Game 7: Oct. 26 at 8:20 p.m. ET	Green Bay Packers	L 25-35
Week 9, Game 8: Nov. 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Indianapolis Colts	W 27-20
Week 10, Game 9: Nov. 9 at 8:20 p.m. ET	@ Los Angeles Chargers	L 10-25
Week 11, Game 10: Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET	Cincinnati Bengals	W 34-12
Week 12, Game 11: Nov. 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Chicago Bears	L 28-31
Week 13, Game 12: Nov. 30 at 4:25 p.m. ET	Buffalo Bills	L 7-26
Week 14, Game 13: Dec. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Baltimore Ravens	W 27-22
Week 15, Game 14: Dec. 15 at 8:15 p.m. ET	Miami Dolphins	W 28-15
Week 16, Game 15: Dec. 21 at 4:25 p.m. ET	@ Detroit Lions	W 29-24
Week 17, Game 16: Dec. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET	@ Cleveland Browns	L 6-13
Week 18, Game 17: Jan. 4	Baltimore Ravens	W 26-24

FAQs

How can I watch Pittsburgh Steelers games internationally?

If you’re traveling internationally and trying to catch a game, you can watch the Pittsburgh Steelers by using a VPN to alter your virtual location so it looks like you’re still in the U.S. To catch the Steelers playoffs game, you'll need access to local channels in Pittsburgh (WPXI).

How can I watch the Pittsburgh Steelers without Sunday Ticket?

The NFL Sunday Ticket does not air postseason games. Plus, the Steelers vs. Texans Wild Card matchup is set to air on ESPN.

How can I watch the Pittsburgh Steelers without cable?

You can watch most of the NFL playoffs without cable by subscribing to streaming services Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo. These services offer the major networks that broadcast NFL games, including CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN. (Tip: If you want to get ready for the Super Bowl, choose a platform that includes NBC.)

Bottom line

By subscribing to platforms like Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, you can access the channels broadcasting most NFL playoff games, like CBS, FOX, NBC, and ESPN.

Learn how to watch all NFL teams in the playoffs

Use our directory below to catch all NFL playoff games across the country this season.

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