Pittsburgh Steelers Playoffs 2027
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-2, 2nd in the AFC North. If the season ended today they would be the AFC's No. 6 seed and visit the No. 3 Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round. Next: home to the Cleveland Browns, Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST on CBS.
BrownsSun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST · CBSBrowns No. 3Then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seedSeason Trend
AFC North Standings
AFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chiefs | 5-1 | – |
| 2 |  Bills | 5-1 | – |
| 3 | Browns | 5-2 | ½ |
| 4 |  Jaguars | 4-2 | 1 |
| 5 |  Broncos | 5-2 | ½ |
| 6 | Steelers | 5-2 | ½ |
| 7 |  Bengals | 4-2 | 1 |
| – |  Patriots | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Ravens | 4-3 | 1½ |
| – |  Raiders | 3-4 | 2½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full AFC playoff picture →
Steelers 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs  Falcons | W 20-13 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | at Patriots | L 3-20 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs Bengals | W 30-27 |
| 4 | Oct 1 | at Browns | L 24-27 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs  Colts | W 34-22 |
| 6 | Oct 18 | at  Buccaneers | W 26-19 |
| 7 | Oct 25 | at  Saints | W 16-10 |
| 8 | Nov 1 | vs Browns | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | at Bengals | 8:20 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | at  Eagles | 4:25 PM |
| 12 | Nov 27 | vs Broncos | 3:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs  Texans | 8:20 PM |
| 14 | Dec 14 | at Jaguars | 8:15 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs Ravens | 1:00 PM |
| 16 | Dec 29 | vs  Panthers | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | at  Titans | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Ravens | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Pittsburgh Steelers playoffs page refreshes after every Steelers game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Pittsburgh Steelers playoffs FAQ
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the AFC’s No. 6 seed (wild card). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Pittsburgh Steelers play in the playoffs?
The No. 3 Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round, on the road; then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seed.
When is the next Steelers game?
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM EST, home to the Cleveland Browns, on CBS.
What is the Steelers record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-0 at home, 2-2 away, 1-1 in the AFC North and 2-2 against the AFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.