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Pittsburgh Steelers

Every Pittsburgh Steelers match this season, home and away — each one links to hotels near the ground it’s played at, so away weekends are as easy to book as home ones.

Home ground: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh

Good to know: NFL game dates and kick-off times can move — flexible scheduling shifts games between Thursday, Sunday and Monday slots, especially from midseason. If your trip is built around the game, choose a free-cancellation rate so your booking can move with it.

History

Founded in 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates, sharing a name with the city's baseball team, the franchise became the Steelers in 1940 in honour of the region's steel industry. Pittsburgh's 'Steel Curtain' defense of the 1970s, built around Hall of Famers like Joe Greene and Jack Lambert, powered four Super Bowl wins in six seasons, and the Steelers added two more in the 2000s under quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, giving the franchise six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in NFL history. Pittsburgh has had just three head coaches since 1969, none with a losing record, a rare stability, and the black-and-gold colours remain deeply tied to the city's industrial identity.

Records & quirks

  • The 'Immaculate Reception' came on December 23, 1972: Franco Harris turned a deflection into a 13-7 win over Oakland.
  • NFL Films ranked it both the greatest and most controversial play in league history.
  • That playoff win was Pittsburgh's first ever, ending four decades of franchise futility.

Fixtures

Matches with a hotel page are linked. Dates can move — see above.