New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The New England Patriots are 5-3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 1979. The teams have met 8 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with New England winning 5 and Pittsburgh winning 3.
Patriots vs. Steelers primetime and holiday record: 5-3
5-3 from the Patriots’ side, 3-5 from the Steelers' side. Most recent: Dec 7, 2023, Patriots 21, Steelers 18 at Acrisure Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Patriots’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Patriotsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2023 | Thursday Night Football | Patriots at Steelers | Patriots 21, Steelers 18 | Acrisure Stadium | W · 5-3 |
| Sep 8, 2019 | Sunday Night Football | Steelers at Patriots | Patriots 33, Steelers 3 | Gillette Stadium | W · 4-3 |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Kickoff Game | Steelers at Patriots | Patriots 28, Steelers 21 | Gillette Stadium | W · 3-3 |
| Nov 14, 2010 | Sunday Night Football | Patriots at Steelers | Patriots 39, Steelers 26 | Heinz Field | W · 2-3 |
| Sep 9, 2002 | Monday Night Football | Steelers at Patriots | Patriots 30, Steelers 14 | Gillette Stadium | W · 1-3 |
| Dec 13, 1997 | Saturday | Steelers at Patriots | Steelers 24, Patriots 21 | — | L · 0-3 |
| Dec 16, 1995 | Saturday | Patriots at Steelers | Steelers 41, Patriots 27 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Sep 3, 1979 | Monday Night Football | Steelers at Patriots | Steelers 16, Patriots 13 | — | L · 0-1 |
Schedulegami status
The Patriots and Steelers have never met on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, in an international game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- All 2 Patriots–Steelers Monday night games have been in New England, never in Pittsburgh.
- The only Patriots–Steelers Kickoff Game game was in New England, never in Pittsburgh.
- The only Patriots–Steelers Thursday night game was in Pittsburgh, never in New England.
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New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Patriots and Steelers last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 7, 2023: Patriots 21, Steelers 18 at Acrisure Stadium.
- What is the Patriots' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Steelers?
- 5-3 in 8 games since 1979, from the Patriots' side.
- When did the Patriots last beat the Steelers in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 7, 2023: Patriots 21, Steelers 18 at Acrisure Stadium.
- When did the Steelers last beat the Patriots in a primetime or holiday window?
- Dec 13, 1997: Steelers 24, Patriots 21.
- What is the Patriots' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Steelers?
- 5 games, from the 2002 season through the 2023 season.
- What is the Steelers' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Patriots?
- 3 games, from the 1979 season through the 1997 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025