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‘An unmatched vibe:’ Steelers fans react after Pittsburgh clinches AFC North title
Steelers fans from across the country came to the game

Updated: 4:27 PM EST Jan 5, 2026
Steelers fans from across the nation, including those from Los Angeles and Delaware, gathered in Pittsburgh to celebrate a recent victory, creating a sea of black and gold on this Victory Monday.RELATED VIDEO: A priest blessed the field before Steelers’ win against the Steelers “All the way from Los Angeles, we’re Steelers fans, so we said let’s make the trip,” fan Ruben Garcia told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4.Fans traveled from various parts of the country to witness the game, with some experiencing Acrisure Stadium for the first time.”We’re flying back home happy, flying back home happy,” Geraldo Galva, from California, said.For many, the experience was unparalleled.”I haven’t had an experience like that before,” fan Charlie Massie, from Delaware, said. “When ‘Renegade’ starts playing and those Terrible Towels get going, it’s a very unmatched vibe,” New Yorker, Matt Cavallo, said Monday. Fans are hopeful for continued success as the Steelers prepare to take on the Texans next week. “I think with the momentum we have from this game, it carries over; they can’t come into Pittsburgh and win,” Michael Robles, from California, said.The victory has also sparked a surge in Steelers merchandise sales, with new items like T-shirts proudly displaying the win available at local stores, such as Yinzers in the Burgh.”We’ll have a lot of T-shirts, a lot of hats, really a lot of everything,” Owner Jim Cohen said.Merchandise for the next game is already pre-ordered, and fans are eagerly anticipating more new items.Pittsburgh will now welcome the Texans while looking to end a playoff victory drought that stretches to the 2016 AFC championship game.The game will be Monday, Jan. 12, at 8:15 p.m. You can watch the game on WTAE. If you would like to purchase tickets, click here. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel
PITTSBURGH —
Steelers fans from across the nation, including those from Los Angeles and Delaware, gathered in Pittsburgh to celebrate a recent victory, creating a sea of black and gold on this Victory Monday.
RELATED VIDEO: A priest blessed the field before Steelers’ win against the Steelers
“All the way from Los Angeles, we’re Steelers fans, so we said let’s make the trip,” fan Ruben Garcia told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4.
Fans traveled from various parts of the country to witness the game, with some experiencing Acrisure Stadium for the first time.
“We’re flying back home happy, flying back home happy,” Geraldo Galva, from California, said.
For many, the experience was unparalleled.
“I haven’t had an experience like that before,” fan Charlie Massie, from Delaware, said.
“When ‘Renegade’ starts playing and those Terrible Towels get going, it’s a very unmatched vibe,” New Yorker, Matt Cavallo, said Monday.
Fans are hopeful for continued success as the Steelers prepare to take on the Texans next week.
“I think with the momentum we have from this game, it carries over; they can’t come into Pittsburgh and win,” Michael Robles, from California, said.
The victory has also sparked a surge in Steelers merchandise sales, with new items like T-shirts proudly displaying the win available at local stores, such as Yinzers in the Burgh.
“We’ll have a lot of T-shirts, a lot of hats, really a lot of everything,” Owner Jim Cohen said.
Merchandise for the next game is already pre-ordered, and fans are eagerly anticipating more new items.
Pittsburgh will now welcome the Texans while looking to end a playoff victory drought that stretches to the 2016 AFC championship game.
The game will be Monday, Jan. 12, at 8:15 p.m. You can watch the game on WTAE.
If you would like to purchase tickets, click here.
Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel