What channel is Steelers vs. Browns on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 17 game

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The Steelers vs. Browns game in Week 17 could've been a massive matchup, but Pittsburgh locked up the NFC North in Week 16.

That doesn't mean it's not a big game for Cleveland, though, which needs a win to guarantee a spot in the playoffs. If the Browns indeed make it, it'll be the first playoff berth for the team since 2002.

Whether Pittsburgh rests players or not is up for debate. The Steelers can't get the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which was clinched by Kansas City, and in 2020 only that top seed gets a first-round bye. Cleveland would certainly benefit from time playing against Mason Rudolph rather than against Ben Roethlisberger. 

Here's everything you need to know to watch the Steelers vs. Browns game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 17 NFL schedule.

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What channel is Steelers vs. Browns on today?

  • TV channel (national): CBS
  • TV channel (Pittsburgh): KDKA
  • TV channel (Cleveland): WOIO
  • Live stream: CBS All Access, fuboTV

As expected, a battle between two AFC foes takes place on CBS. The Browns need a win to secure a spot in the postseason, while the Steelers are playing for only a chance at the No. 2 seed in the AFC versus the No. 3 seed.

In Canada, viewers can watch Steelers vs. Browns on DAZN, which has rights to every NFL game.

Steelers vs. Browns start time

  • Date: Sunday, Jan. 3
  • Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET

Steelers vs. Browns get a simultaneous start with other teams impacted by this outcome in Week 17. Pittsburgh and Buffalo are competing for the AFC's No. 2 seed and the guarantee of two playoff home games.

Cleveland and Baltimore both play at 1 p.m. with wild card contention on the line, as does Miami, although the Titans and Colts play at 4:25 p.m. and could factor into the wild card race in addition to the AFC South.   

NFL schedule Week 17

Sunday, Jan. 3

Game Kickoff time TV channel
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 1 p.m. ET CBS
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m. ET CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 1 p.m. ET CBS
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 1 p.m. ET Fox
New York Jets at New England Patriots 1 p.m. ET CBS
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants 1 p.m. ET Fox
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 p.m. ET Fox
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 4:25 p.m. ET Fox
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 p.m. ET Fox
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 4:25 p.m. ET Fox
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 4:25 p.m. ET Fox
Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles 8:20 p.m. ET NBC

Steelers schedule 2020 

Week Date Opponent Kickoff time TV
1 Sept. 14 at Giants (MNF) 7:15 p.m. ET ESPN
2 Sept. 20 vs. Broncos 1 p.m. ET CBS
3 Sept. 27 vs. Texans 1 p.m. ET CBS
4 Oct. 4 Bye - -
5 Oct. 11 vs. Eagles 1 p.m. ET Fox
6 Oct. 18 vs. Browns 1 p.m. ET CBS
7 Oct. 25 at Titans 1 p.m. ET CBS
8 Nov. 1 at Ravens 1 p.m. ET CBS
9 Nov. 8 at Cowboys 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
10 Nov. 15 vs. Bengals 1 p.m. ET Fox
11 Nov. 22 at Jaguars 1 p.m. ET CBS
12 Nov. 26 vs. Ravens (Thanksgiving) 8:20 p.m. ET NBC
13 Dec. 6 vs. Redskins 1 p.m. ET Fox
14 Dec. 13 at Bills (SNF) 8:20 p.m. ET NBC
15 Dec. 21 at Bengals (MNF) 8:15 p.m. ET ESPN
16 Dec. 27 vs. Colts 1 p.m. ET CBS
17 Jan. 3 at Browns 1 p.m. ET CBS

Browns schedule 2020

Week Date Opponent Kickoff time TV
1 Sept. 13 at Ravens 1 p.m. ET CBS
2 Sept. 17 vs. Bengals (TNF) 8:20 p.m. ET NFLN
3 Sept. 27 vs. Redskins 1 p.m. ET Fox
4 Oct. 4 at Cowboys 1 p.m. ET Fox
5 Oct. 11 vs. Colts 4:25 p.m. ET CBS
6 Oct. 18 at Steelers 1 p.m. ET CBS
7 Oct. 25 at Bengals 1 p.m. ET CBS
8 Nov. 1 vs. Raiders 1 p.m. ET Fox
9 BYE
10 Nov. 15 vs. Texans 1 p.m. ET Fox
11 Nov. 22 vs. Eagles 1 p.m. ET Fox
12 Nov. 29 at Jaguars 1 p.m. ET CBS
13 Dec. 6 at Titans 1 p.m. ET CBS
14 Dec. 14 vs. Ravens (MNF) 8:15 p.m. ET ESPN
15 Dec. 20 at Giants 1 p.m. ET CBS
16 Dec. 26/27 at Jets TBD TBD
17 Jan. 3 vs. Steelers 1 p.m. ET CBS

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