Steelers-Eagles Game Moves to 1 PM Kickoff
The NFL flexed the Week 11 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field to an earlier CBS window on Sunday, November 22.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
The NFL has flexed the Steelers-Eagles game from its original 4:25 PM ET start to 1 PM ET on CBS for Sunday, November 22. The Steelers announced the schedule change Monday afternoon.
Why it matters
The earlier kickoff gives the Steelers a few extra hours to prepare after facing the Denver Broncos on Black Friday during Thanksgiving week. The game also marks Pittsburgh's first visit to Lincoln Financial Field since December 2024.
The kickoff moved from 4:25 PM ET to 1 PM ET, and the game will air on CBS. The NFL has used flexible scheduling since 2006.
The players
National Football League (NFL)
The professional American football league that sets and adjusts its game schedules through flexible scheduling rules.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The professional football franchise based in Pittsburgh that competes in the American Football Conference's AFC North division.
Philadelphia Eagles
The professional football franchise based in Philadelphia that plays its home games at Lincoln Financial Field.
The details
The NFL used its flexible scheduling procedure to move the Steelers-Eagles Week 11 matchup to an earlier window. The Steelers face the Denver Broncos on Black Friday in Thanksgiving week before traveling to Philadelphia.
Timeline
2006: The NFL implemented its flexible scheduling procedure.
December 2024: The Steelers last played at Lincoln Financial Field.
Monday, November 9, 2026: The Steelers announced the Eagles game flex.
Sunday, November 22, 2026: The Steelers-Eagles game kicks off at 1 PM ET.
Season Trajectory
The NFL introduced flexible scheduling in 2006 to shift marquee matchups into the most-watched national windows. Flexing this Week 11 game reflects that long-standing practice of adjusting late-season kickoffs for maximum broadcast appeal.
The 1 PM ET kickoff puts the Eagles game on CBS's early slate, so fans should adjust viewing plans accordingly. The Steelers' fantasy-relevant players face a compressed recovery window before traveling to face Denver on Black Friday.
The takeaway
Flexible scheduling lets the NFL move marquee games into the windows that draw the largest audiences, and a shift like this one can change how a team prepares for its next opponent. Readers tracking the Steelers should note the kickoff time and the short turnaround before Black Friday.
What happens next
The Steelers-Eagles game kicks off Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1 PM ET on CBS.
Further reading
For more on how these matchups are set, explore the Football section for schedule and team coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
