“The Pitt” could refer to a few different things, but the most common current usage in sports is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff game at Acrisure Stadium in early 2026. The Steelers’ Wild Card home game vs the Houston Texans is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. local time in Pittsburgh.

What “the Pitt” might mean

Because the phrase is short and informal, people online use “the Pitt” to talk about:

  • Pittsburgh Steelers home games at Acrisure Stadium (especially big prime‑time or playoff games).
  • The University of Pittsburgh (“Pitt”) sports, like Pitt Panthers football or basketball, whose game times vary by season and TV schedule.
  • Local Pittsburgh events or matchups discussed in fan forums, where “when is the Pitt on” usually means “what time does the game start on TV?”.

If you meant a specific Pitt Panthers college game or another show/event called “The Pitt,” the exact time depends on the date and opponent, and those listings are updated throughout each season.

How to quickly check the time

To get the precise start time for the exact “Pitt” you mean (NFL, college, or something else), the most reliable options are:

  1. Official schedule pages (Steelers or Pitt Athletics) for the latest game times and TV channels.
  1. Major sports schedule sites and ticket platforms, which list kickoff times and any changes close to game day.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.