Steelers vs. Lions - Where To Watch Live, Game Time & More
Who you got on Sunday?
Posted on Dec 18, 2025 | 08:15am
It's one game with NFL playoff implications for two conferences. It's Steelers vs. Lions on Sunday at Ford Field on Sunday.
Heading into the showdown, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers (8-6) hold a one game lead over the Ravens in the AFC North. In the still-developing postseason picture, they're the AFC's No. 4 seed. If they beat the Lions, per numbers crunched by NFL.com, they'll have a 76% shot at securing their playoff spot; if they lose, their chances fall to 54%.
The Jahmyr Gibbs-powered Lions (8-6), meanwhile, are trying to fight their way back into the NFC postseason standings. Right now, they're the No. 8 team in their conference standings – but only the top seven teams make the playoffs. If they win on Sunday, their playoff chances improve to 48%; if they lose, they drop to 14%.
Ready for the action? Read on for details on the Steelers-Lions game, including how to watch and stream live on CBS and Paramount+, where available. Want more? Get the full NFL schedule.
* Available to watch and stream when broadcast by your local CBS TV station. Check your local listings.
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Also when available, you can stream the Steelers-Lions game from your phone, tablet, or mobile device with the Paramount+ app. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for a list of devices supported by Paramount+.
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Heading into the showdown, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers (8-6) hold a one game lead over the Ravens in the AFC North. In the still-developing postseason picture, they're the AFC's No. 4 seed. If they beat the Lions, per numbers crunched by NFL.com, they'll have a 76% shot at securing their playoff spot; if they lose, their chances fall to 54%.
The Jahmyr Gibbs-powered Lions (8-6), meanwhile, are trying to fight their way back into the NFC postseason standings. Right now, they're the No. 8 team in their conference standings – but only the top seven teams make the playoffs. If they win on Sunday, their playoff chances improve to 48%; if they lose, they drop to 14%.
Ready for the action? Read on for details on the Steelers-Lions game, including how to watch and stream live on CBS and Paramount+, where available. Want more? Get the full NFL schedule.
When is the Steelers vs. Lions game?
The Steelers-Lions game is Sunday. All the tune-in info you need for the NFL on CBS presentation is listed here:- Date: Sunday, Dec. 21
- Time: 4:25 PM, ET
- Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Channel: CBS*
- Streaming: Paramount+*
* Available to watch and stream when broadcast by your local CBS TV station. Check your local listings.
How to watch Steelers vs. Lions live on Paramount+
When airing on your local CBS station, you can watch the Steelers-Lions game live on Paramount+ with your subscription, any plan – either the Paramount+ Essential plan or the Paramount+ Premium plan.Also when available, you can stream the Steelers-Lions game from your phone, tablet, or mobile device with the Paramount+ app. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for a list of devices supported by Paramount+.
The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
How to watch Steelers vs. Lions live without cable
When broadcast by your local CBS station, you can watch the Steelers-Lions game on TV by using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna, and/or via your screen or device by streaming the game with Paramount+.Steelers vs. Lions history
The Steelers and Lions have history, indeed – a lot of it. The longtime NFL foes first faced each other in the regular season in 1934, back when the Steelers were known as the Pirates (yes, like the baseball team). The two last matched up in 2021. The Steelers own the edge in the rivalry series, with a 17-14-2 record. They've won five of the last six meetings.Steelers schedule FYI
- ➡️ Next up: a Week 17 division-rivalry game on Sunday, Dec. 28, on the road against Shedeur Sanders and the Browns.
- ➡️ Check out our Steelers watch guide to find out which Pittsburgh games you can watch live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+, where available.
Lions schedule FYI
- ➡️ Next up: a Christmas Day game, on Thursday, Dec. 25, on the road against the Vikings.
- ➡️ Check out our Lions watch guide to find out which Detroit games you can watch live on CBS, and stream live on Paramount+, where available.