International competition is back for the Steelers.The Pittsburgh Steelers could open the 2024 season in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as the NFL announced the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Week 1 game Friday night in South America before the first Sunday of the season.
The Steelers are scheduled to play the Eagles on the road this season, making them a potential season-opening opponent. Pittsburgh did not play an international match until 2024, when Philadelphia was announced as the host for Brazil.Eagles 2024 home opponents:
February 5, 2024The Steelers have not played in an international game since 2013, when they lost to the Minnesota Vikings in London. It was believed that they could and would still be able to play in Mexico City in 2025.NFL policy requires teams to play a home game in an international game every eight years.
Pittsburgh may be the biggest contender to face Mexico City this season, but the Estadio Azteca is currently being upgraded for the 2026 World Cup, leading the NFL to split games between London and Germany and now adding Brazil . The 2024 NFL schedule will be released in early May.
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