The next Pittsburgh Steelers game — the AFC Wild Card matchup vs. the Houston Texans — is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT) on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026.
  • Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans, AFC Wild Card game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
  • Where to watch: ESPN and ABC, with streaming options on ESPN+ and NFL+ in most regions.

If you’re planning around local time, remember 8:15 p.m. ET is 7:15 p.m. CT, 6:15 p.m. MT, and 5:15 p.m. PT.

TL;DR: When someone asks “when does the Steelers game start,” for the current playoff matchup, the answer is 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

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