Head-to-Head History
Cincinnati Bengals — Short Bio
Founded in 1968, the Cincinnati Bengals play at Paycor Stadium. Three Super Bowl trips (1981, 1988, 2021) have ended without a title, but the Joe Burrow era — with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins — has made Cincinnati's offense one of the league's most explosive.
Pittsburgh Steelers — Short Bio
The Pittsburgh Steelers, based at Acrisure Stadium, have won six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in NFL history. Long defined by physical, defense-first football, Pittsburgh enters 2026 under new head coach Mike McCarthy, with Aaron Rodgers back at quarterback after an AFC North title in 2025.
Head-to-Head Table (All-Time Series)
Recent Meetings (Last 5 Games)
The two teams have split their last 10 meetings 5–5, showing how competitive this rivalry has become despite the Steelers' historical lead.
Recent Storylines
- New era in Pittsburgh: Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons; Mike McCarthy now leads a team with Aaron Rodgers back at QB after a 10-6, AFC North-winning 2025.
- Burrow's health is Cincinnati's swing factor: A turf-toe injury cost Burrow nine games in 2025. Healthy for 2026, he leads a Bengals team that added Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook to fix its defense.
- Two 2026 meetings: September 27 in Pittsburgh, November 15 in Cincinnati — both carry AFC North seeding weight.
- Streaky rivalry: The last 10 meetings are split 5-5.
Why Fans Should Grab Tickets
- A century-old rivalry, still red-hot: With 113 all-time meetings and a 5-5 split over the last 10 games, no result is a given — this is one of the most competitive divisional matchups left in the NFL.
- Star power on both sidelines: Watch Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins face off against a revamped Steelers roster led by Aaron Rodgers under new head coach Mike McCarthy.
- Playoff stakes: Both meetings fall within the AFC North race, and this division has produced tiebreaker-deciding finishes in three of the last four seasons.
- Two stadiums, two atmospheres: Acrisure Stadium's Terrible Towels and Paycor Stadium's "Who Dey" chants each bring a distinct, electric gameday experience.
- Prices move fast for AFC North games: Divisional rivalry matchups like this one are consistently among the highest-demand tickets on the Bengals' and Steelers' schedules — comparing sellers early on TicketWhiz helps you lock in the best price before it climbs closer to kickoff.
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