The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, looking to turn their first victory of the season into something more when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.
Tampa Bay enters the matchup at 1-4 following a 24-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys, while Pittsburgh comes to town at 3-2 after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 34-22. The Buccaneers will once again turn to rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels, who is making his third consecutive start while Baker Mayfield remains sidelined with a thumb injury.
For fans planning to watch Sunday's matchup, kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with regional television coverage on CBS.
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Steelers
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- TV channel: CBS (regional coverage)
- Broadcast crew: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), Logan Ryan (analyst), AJ Ross (sideline reporter)
- Streaming: Paramount+, where the local CBS affiliate carries the game; DIRECTV and Fubo with eligible live-TV packages
- In-market mobile streaming: NFL+
- Out-of-market streaming: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV
- Buccaneers radio: 98ROCK (97.9 FM WXTB)
- Radio crew: Tony Castricone, Dave Moore and Jay Recher
- SiriusXM: Channel 195 (Buccaneers broadcast), Channel 264 (Steelers broadcast)
Streaming availability depends on the viewer's location and subscription. Fans can also find additional
viewing and listening information through the Buccaneers' official broadcast guide.
What to know before kickoff
The Buccaneers finally broke into the win column against Dallas, relying on their running game and defense to secure a much-needed victory. Tampa Bay rushed for 241 yards and forced three turnovers while holding the Cowboys to 16 points, giving the team something to build on after four consecutive losses to open the season.
Pittsburgh presents another difficult matchup, particularly with T.J. Watt leading its pass rush. The Steelers are also coming off an impressive offensive performance against Indianapolis, with running back Jaylen Warren producing 188 yards from scrimmage, including an 80-yard touchdown reception.
History favors Pittsburgh, which holds a 10-2 advantage in the all-time series. However, the last three meetings have each been decided by three points or fewer, including the Steelers' 20-18 victory in 2022.
With Mayfield unavailable, Daniels will have another opportunity to lead Tampa Bay's offense against an experienced Pittsburgh defense. The Buccaneers are looking for their first home victory of the season and a chance to build some momentum before beginning NFC South play against Carolina in Week 7.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: How to watch Buccaneers vs. Steelers in Week 6
