The NFL schedule release is always a highlight for football fans, and this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are generating extra buzz with a historic international matchup and a fresh start under new leadership. Here's everything we've pieced together so far ahead of the official 2026 schedule drop.

First up, the league dropped a bombshell: the Steelers will face the New Orleans Saints in Paris on October 25, marking the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in France. This Week 7 showdown will see the Saints as the designated home team, but expect a sea of Terrible Towels waving from the stands of the Stade de France. It's a landmark moment for the league and a thrilling road trip for Pittsburgh fans.

Under new head coach Mike McCarthy, the Steelers are gearing up for their usual gauntlet of AFC North battles. They'll also face opponents from the AFC South and the NFC South, making for a diverse and challenging slate. While full dates and times won't be confirmed until Thursday, May 14, leaks and reports have already given us a solid look at who they'll play where.

Home opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts

Away opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints (Paris game), Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans

That Paris game is the headline act, but don't overlook the home clash with the Broncos or the tough road test against the Eagles. With McCarthy at the helm and a roster hungry to make noise, the Steelers' 2026 campaign is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. Stay tuned—we'll update this page with full schedule details the moment they're official.