Pittsburgh, PA, September 13, 2026 — The Pittsburgh Steelers will commence their 2026 NFL regular season with a home game at Acrisure Stadium. The team is scheduled to host the Atlanta Falcons for the season opener.

This matchup is also slated to be the first official game for the Steelers under the leadership of their newly appointed head coach, Mike McCarthy. The exact date for the opening game of the 2026 season has not been specified in the available information.

The introduction of Mike McCarthy as head coach signifies a new chapter for the Pittsburgh franchise. Details regarding his contract, coaching staff appointments, or strategic plans were not provided in the initial summary.

The opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, will travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. The specifics of any prior matchups between these two teams or the Falcons’ expectations for the 2026 season were not detailed. The venue, Acrisure Stadium, is the long-standing home of the Steelers.

This opening game represents a significant point for both the team and its new coaching staff, as it sets the tone for the upcoming season. Further details concerning the full 2026 regular season schedule, including the date of this specific game, are anticipated to be released by the league at a later time.


Story summarized from the original created by Alan Saunders on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.

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