Steelers vs. Lions on TV: Channel, Start Time & How To Watch Week 16 Game In Pittsburgh

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will face a familiar foe in Week 16.

Rodgers will look to lead Pittsburgh past Detroit on Sunday and extend the Steelers’ winning streak to three games. The 42-year-old dominated the former division rival as a member of the Packers, winning 18 of his 26 games against the Lions with 54 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions.

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But taking down this Detroit squad will be a challenge, as the Lions are fighting for a playoff spot and can’t afford to drop another game after falling to the Rams last week. Which team will secure a key victory in this AFC vs. NFC showdown?

Here is everything you need to know about Steelers vs. Lions, including TV and streaming options for Sunday’s game.

What Channel Is Steelers vs. Lions on in Pittsburgh?

• TV channel: KDKA-TV (CBS Pittsburgh)
• Live stream: Paramount+

Steelers vs. Lions will air on KDKA-TV, the CBS affiliate in the Pittsburgh area. The game will also be available to stream on Paramount+. Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Tony Romo (analyst) will be on the call with Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines.

For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 102.5 WDVE.

What Time Does the Steelers vs. Lions Game Start?

• Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

Steelers vs. Lions is scheduled to start at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 21. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit.

KDKA-TV’s local pregame show will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET, and CBS’ national pregame show will run from noon to 1 p.m. ET. Bills vs. Browns will air on KDKA-TV before Steelers vs. Lions kicks off.

How to Stream Steelers vs. Lions Online

• Live stream: Paramount+, NFL+

In addition to Paramount+, Steelers vs. Lions can be streamed on NFL+, which gives viewers access to live games, replays and highlights on mobile devices.

Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2025

Here is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule for the rest of the 2025 regular season:

Week	Date	Matchup	Time (ET)
16	Dec. 21	at Lions	4:25 p.m.
17	Dec. 28	at Browns	1 p.m.
18	TBD	vs. Ravens	TBD

Detroit Lions schedule 2025

Here is the Detroit Lions’ schedule for the rest of the 2025 regular season:

Week	Date	Matchup	Time (ET)
16	Dec. 21	vs. Steelers	4:25 p.m.
17	Dec. 25	at Vikings	4:30 p.m.
18	TBD	at Bears	TBD

AFC North standings 2025

Current through Week 15 games

Team	Record	Division	Conference
Steelers	8-6	3-1	7-3
Ravens	7-7	3-2	5-5
Bengals	4-10	3-2	4-6
Browns	3-11	0-4	2-7

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