On Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Denver Broncos in a Black Friday primetime matchup at Heinz Field. The game marks the fourth edition of the league’s holiday showdown and arrives just after the Steelers’ Thursday Night Football win at the Browns.
Ticket sales open today, and pricing tiers are already trending higher than last year’s holiday game, reflecting the appetite for a marquee AFC North‑West contest.
What does the Black Friday schedule mean for the Steelers?
The Steelers’ calendar now features a 1 p.m. kickoff against Denver, sandwiched between a Monday night visit to the Chiefs and a Sunday night clash with the Rams later in December. According to Sporting News, the Black Friday slot is the league’s first holiday game of the season, giving Pittsburgh a national audience and a chance to boost its early‑season momentum.
Key details of the Steelers‑Broncos Black Friday game
Denver arrives with a 3‑2 record, while Pittsburgh sits 4‑1 after a 31‑24 win over Cleveland. The matchup pits the Steelers’ revamped 3‑4 defense against Denver’s balanced offense led by a young quarterback who threw for 2,850 yards last season. Both teams will be on the field for roughly 35 minutes of total offense, according to NFL.com projections.
Ticket pricing ranges from $120 in the upper deck to $380 for club seats, with a limited number of premium field‑level tickets that include pre‑game field access.
Key Developments
- Black Friday marks the fourth annual holiday game featuring the Steelers, making it a growing tradition in the franchise’s schedule.
- The game is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff, the earliest start time for a Black Friday NFL contest since the series began.
- Heinz Field will host the Broncos for the first time on a holiday, adding a new chapter to the stadium’s event history.
- Ticket resale platform StubHub reports that secondary‑market prices are already 15% above face value for club seats.
- The Steelers’ front office confirmed that all 2026 Black Friday tickets will be available for purchase through the official NFL Ticketing portal starting May 23.
Impact and what’s next for Pittsburgh
Winning the Black Friday game could push the Steelers into the top two AFC North spots, forcing a showdown with the Ravens later in the season. A loss, however, would hand Denver a crucial road win and could tighten the AFC West race as Denver chases the Chiefs and Chargers.
From a financial angle, the holiday game is projected to generate an additional $5 million in local revenue, according to the Steelers’ finance department. That windfall helps offset the $12 million cap hit from the recent extension of the team’s star linebacker.
When is the Steelers‑Broncos Black Friday game scheduled?
The matchup is slated for Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Heinz Field.
How many times have the Steelers played on Black Friday?
This will be the fourth time Pittsburgh has featured in the league’s Black Friday series, a tradition that began in 2023.
What are the ticket pricing tiers for the Black Friday game?
General admission starts at $120, club seats average $380, and premium field‑level tickets exceed $500, with resale prices already 15% higher.
