The New England Patriots play their 2026 home opener on Sunday, Sept. 20, when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit Gillette Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with the game airing on CBS in participating markets. In New England, the local broadcast will air on WBZ-TV Channel 4.
What Channel Is Steelers vs. Patriots On?
TV: CBS
New England local channel: WBZ-TV Channel 4
Streaming: Paramount+ in markets carrying the game
Mobile: NFL+ for eligible local-market viewing
Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 11 a.m. MT / 10 a.m. PT
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Because this is a regional Sunday afternoon broadcast, viewers should check their local CBS listings to confirm availability. Paramount+ can stream the live CBS feed for subscribers whose local CBS station is carrying Steelers-Patriots.
Who Is Calling Steelers-Patriots?
CBS is sending one of its lead broadcast crews to Foxborough:
Jim Nantz — play-by-play
J.J. Watt — analyst
Tracy Wolfson — sideline reporter
How to Listen to Steelers vs. Patriots
In New England, 98.5 The Sports Hub serves as the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network.
Bob Socci will handle play-by-play with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak providing analysis.
The game will also receive a national radio broadcast through Sports USA, with Larry Kahn on play-by-play and former Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski serving as analyst.
Why Steelers-Patriots Matters in Week 2
Pittsburgh arrives at 1-0 after opening the season with a 20-13 win over Atlanta, while New England is looking for its first victory after falling 13-10 in Seattle.
The quarterback matchup gives the game additional intrigue.
Aaron Rodgers leads a new-look Pittsburgh offense into Foxborough, while Drake Maye tries to rebound after throwing three fourth-quarter interceptions in the Patriots’ opener.
For New England, this is also the first regular-season game at Gillette Stadium since its run to Super Bowl LX last season.
Steelers vs. Patriots Viewing Guide
Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
Date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Local New England TV: WBZ-TV Channel 4
Streaming: Paramount+ where the local CBS station carries the game
Mobile: NFL+
Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Steelers-Patriots kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
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