The Steelers (4-1) head to Cincinnati to face the Bengals (2-4) on Thursday night in a clash that feels like two teams living in different realities.

Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers experiment is paying off. The offense looks steady, the line is holding up, and the defense remains its usual bruising self. Coming off a 23-9 win over the Browns, the Steelers are humming on both sides of the ball, and this matchup looks like another chance to flex against a struggling division rival.

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For Cincinnati, it’s about survival without Joe Burrow. Joe Flacco’s debut showed promise, especially his late connection with Ja’Marr Chase. But the defense continues to crumble, ranking near the bottom of the league in almost every key metric.

The Bengals have been gashed on third downs and red-zone possessions, and facing Rodgers in rhythm could spell trouble. Unless Flacco channels vintage magic and the defense finds a pulse, the Steelers’ momentum might roll right through Paycor Stadium.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Bengals vs. Steelers, including TV channel and live stream options for the game. 

Where to watch Bengals vs. Steelers today: TV channel, live stream

NFL Fans residing in Australia can watch the Bengals vs. Steelers Week 7 game live on NFL Game Pass via DAZN for comprehensive online coverage.

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Bengals vs. Steelers start timeDate: Friday, Oct. 17Time: 10:15 a.m. AEDT | 9:45 a.m. ACDT | 7:15 a.m. AWST

Bengals vs. Steelers will kick off at 10:15 a.m. AEDT on Friday, Oct. 17.

The game will be played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bengals 2025 scheduleWeekDateGameTimeTV Channel / Live Stream1Monday, Sept. 8at Browns3:00 a.m.W, 17-162Monday, Sept. 15vs. Jaguars3:00 a.m.W, 31-273Monday, Sept. 22at Vikings3:00 a.m.L, 48-104Tuesday, Sept. 30at Broncos10:15 a.m.L, 28-35Monday, Oct. 6vs. Lions6:25 a.m.L, 37-246Monday, Oct. 13at Packers6:25 a.m.L, 27-187Friday, Oct. 17vs. Steelers10:15 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass8Monday, Oct. 27vs. Jets3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass9Monday, Nov. 3vs. Bears3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass10Bye Week———11Monday, Nov. 17at Steelers3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass12Monday, Nov. 24vs. Patriots3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass13Friday, Nov. 28at Ravens12:20 p.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass14Monday, Dec. 8at Bills6:25 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass15Monday, Dec. 15vs. Ravens3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass16Monday, Dec. 22at Dolphins12:20 p.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass17TBDvs. CardinalsTBD—18TBDvs. BrownsTBD—Steelers 2025 scheduleWeekDateGameTimeTV Channel / Live Stream1Monday, Sept. 8at Jets3:00 a.m.W, 34-322Monday, Sept. 15vs. Seahawks3:00 a.m.L, 31-173Monday, Sept. 22vs. Patriots3:00 a.m.W, 21-144Sunday, Sept. 28vs. Vikings (Dublin)11:30 p.m.W, 24-215Bye Week———6Monday, Oct. 13vs. Browns3:00 a.m.W, 23-97Friday, Oct. 17at Bengals10:15 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass8Monday, Oct. 27vs. Packers10:20 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass9Monday, Nov. 3vs. Colts3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass10Monday, Nov. 10at Chargers10:20 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass11Monday, Nov. 17vs. Bengals3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass12Monday, Nov. 24at Bears3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass13Monday, Dec. 1vs. Bills6:25 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass14Monday, Dec. 8at Ravens3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass15Tuesday, Dec. 16vs. Dolphins10:15 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass16Monday, Dec. 22at Lions6:25 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass17Monday, Dec. 29at Browns3:00 a.m.DAZN NFL Game Pass18TBDvs. RavensTBD—Related Links