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 |