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.
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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. TexansHow 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 | $67.99/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 $84.99/mo for first month, $124.99/mo after (need Ultimate plan) |
| ESPN+ | ABC, ESPN | Starts at $12.99/mo |
| Paramount+ | CBS | $8.99/mo |
| Peacock | NBC | Starts at $10.99/mo |
| Amazon Prime | Amazon Prime | $8.99/mo |
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Sling TV Streaming
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Stream live sports, news, and entertainment; save potentially hundreds per year versus competitors1
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400+ free live TV channels
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Record and save live TV
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Save up to $27.50 on your first month
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 | $67.99/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 $84.99/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.
Sling TV Streaming
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Stream live sports, news, and entertainment; save potentially hundreds per year versus competitors1
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400+ free live TV channels
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Record and save live TV
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Save up to $27.50 on your first month
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Ryan L. Clancy brings a working engineer's perspective to digital security writing. He holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Limerick and spent five years as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in New York City — experience that shapes how he analyzes VPN encryption protocols and parental monitoring apps beyond what vendor specs say. He has authored more than 220 articles for All About Cookies and has been published in Forbes and MakeUseOf.
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Kate Quinlan is a Senior Editor at All About Cookies, where she has tested dozens of digital security tools and contributed to more than 370 articles spanning web hosting, VPNs, ad blockers, parental controls, and data security. Before joining AAC, she managed a team of more than 150 writers at SuperSummary, where she developed editorial standards at scale. She holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from Kutztown University.
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