Pittsburgh Steelers Playoff History

Overview

The Pittsburgh Steelers have played a total of 90 seasons. Their first season was in 1933, and their most recent season was in 2024.

Have the Pittsburgh Steelers gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1933 and 1939, the team was known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 1940, the team changed their name to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What division do the Pittsburgh Steelers play in?

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently play in the North Division of the American Football Conference, aka the AFC North.

What was the best start to a Steelers season?

The best start to a Steelers season was the 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers, who started the season 11-0. The second best start to a season was the 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers, who started the season going 7-0. The third best starts to a Steelers season was the 1973 Pittsburgh Steelers and the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers, who both started the season at 4-0.

What was the worst start to a Steelers season?

The worst start to a Steelers season was the 1941 Pittsburgh Steelers, who started the season at 0-7. The second worst starts to a Steelers season was the 1939 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1968 Pittsburgh Steelers, who both started the season with 6 losses.

When was the last time the Steelers were in the playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Steelers last made the playoffs in 2023, when they lost the Wild Card Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 34 times in their 90 seasons.

When was the last time the Steelers missed the playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Steelers last missed the playoffs in 2022.

When was the last time the Steelers won a playoff game?

In 2016, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round.

When was the last time the Steelers hosted a playoff game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers last played a home playoff game on Jan 10, 2021, when they hosted the Browns in the Wild Card Round of the 2020 NFL playoffs, in which the Steelers suffered a 37-48 loss.

When was the last time the Steelers lost a playoff game?

In 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.

What years did the Steelers make the Super Bowl?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have appeared in the Super Bowl 8 times, in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1995, 2005, 2008 and 2010.

How many Super Bowls have the Steelers won?

The Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl 6 times, in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005 and 2008.