FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers bring the Pittsburgh Steelers into battle against Drake Maye and the defending AFC champion New England Patriots today – Sunday, Sept. 20 – at Gillette Stadium.
How to watch Steelers vs. Patriots today
- What: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
- When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. Eastern
- Where: Gillette Stadium | Foxborough, Mass.
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month), SlingTV and Paramount Plus
How do I watch Steelers vs. Patriots for free?
This NFL matchup will broadcast live on CBS at 1 p.m. Eastern. You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer significant discounts on your first month.
Fans can watch this game on Sling TV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets.
You can also stream this NFL game live on Paramount Plus for just $8.99 per month.
The Steelers (1-0) opened up the McCarthy era with a 20-13 victory over the injury-plagued Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 13.
Defensive centerpiece T.J. Watt had a late pick-6, while Rodgers threw for 221 yards and one touchdown to help give McCarthy his first win at the helm of the Steel City.
Linebacker Payton Wilson had 14 total tackles, including four solo, while safety Jaquan Brisker plucked a pick.
Chris Bosworth connected with a pair of field goals in the victory.
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The Patriots (0-1) opened up their campaign with a 13-10 road loss on Sept. 9 against the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl.
New England led 10-0 before Seattle stormed back behind its trademark defense. Jason Meyers booted a 26-yard field goal with 5:50 left in the game to put the Seahawks up for good.
Maye threw for 178 yards and one touchdown, adding seven carries for 47 yards. He also tossed three interceptions in a frustrating performance.
Receiver AJ Brown, who was acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason, has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least a month.
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Who is announcing Steelers vs. Patriots?
Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and J.J. Watt (analyst) will be the announcers while Tracy Wolfson reports from the sideline.
What are the latest odds for Steelers vs. Patriots?
Spread: NE: (-5.5), PIT: (+5.5)
Moneyline: NE: -218, PIT: +205
Point total: 41.5
