Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions: How to watch today’s NFL game, kickoff time, TV channel and more

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions are both 8-6 as we head into Week 16 of the NFL season, but despite their identical records, they’re in very different situations. The Lions are currently in third place, behind the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, in a tight contest in the NFC North, while the Steelers are No. 1 in the AFC North, their only real competition in their division being the 7-7 Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers will likely reach the playoffs even if they lose this week, while the Lions path to the playoffs narrowed a bit after last week’s loss to the L.A. Rams. The two teams will meet Sunday afternoon for a game in the late window, kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.

The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions game will air in select markets on CBS and it will stream on Paramount+. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this and every other Week 16 game.

How to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions:

Date: Sunday, Dec. 21

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: Paramount+, DirecTV, NFL+ and more

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions game time:

The Steelers vs. Lions game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions game channel:

The Week 16 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions will air in select markets on CBS, which means if it’s on in your area, it’ll also stream live on Paramount+. You can also tune in on mobile devices with NFL+.

How to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions game without cable:

NFL Week 16 schedule:

All times Eastern.

Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025

Eagles vs. Commanders: 5:00 p.m. (FOX)
Packers vs. Bears: 8:20 p.m. (FOX)

Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025

Bills vs. Browns: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Vikings vs. Giants: 1:00 p.m.(FOX)
Buccaneers vs. Panthers: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Chargers vs. Cowboys: 1:00 p.m. (FOX)
Jets vs. Saints: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Bengals vs. Dolphins: 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
Falcons vs. Cardinals: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
Jaguars vs. Broncos: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
Steelers vs. Lions: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Raiders vs. Texans: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
Patriots vs. Ravens: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Dec. 22, 2025

How to watch NFL games in 2025:

Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season.

When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That’s six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that’s not counting your local RSN’s for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can’t forget about Fox One, Fox’s first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don’t already have access to it).

Confused? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.