How to Watch Steelers vs. Browns on Thursday Night Football With DIRECTV
Week 4 opens with an AFC North rivalry game. The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, October 1, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Huntington Bank Field, and the national broadcast is on Prime Video. Both teams are 2-1 after close wins in Week 3, Pittsburgh 30-27 over Cincinnati and Cleveland 21-18 over Carolina, so first place in the division is on the line.
Since Thursday Night Football streams on Prime Video, it isn't on a regular DIRECTV channel for most viewers. Here are your options.
Steelers vs. Browns game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| Stadium | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland |
| National stream | Prime Video |
| Local TV (Pittsburgh market) | WTAE |
| Mobile | NFL+ Premium (phones and tablets, U.S. only) |
| Broadcast crew | Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, Kaylee Hartung |
How to watch on DIRECTV
Prime Video on a DIRECTV Gemini device
DIRECTV Gemini devices come with the Prime Video app preloaded, so you can switch from live TV to the game without changing inputs. Open Apps, launch Prime Video and sign in with an Amazon account that includes Prime Video. Amazon lists Prime at $14.99 per month or $139 per year. DIRECTV doesn't bill for Prime Video, so it's a separate Amazon subscription.
Local TV in the Pittsburgh market
The Steelers say the game also airs on WTAE in the Pittsburgh market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages where available, so Pittsburgh-area customers can tune to WTAE without Prime Video. Not sure you get your local channels? Our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV explains how to check.
In the Cleveland market
News 5 (WEWS) airs the Browns Countdown pregame show at 7 p.m. and a postgame show after the game. The Browns list Prime Video for the game itself, so check your DIRECTV guide, and have Prime Video ready either way.
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Radio options
- Browns: 850 ESPN Cleveland, 98.5 WNCX and 92.3 The Fan, plus 1300 AM La Mega in Spanish.
- Steelers: WDVE 102.5 FM and WBGG 970 AM in Pittsburgh, plus the Steelers Audio Network affiliates.
- SiriusXM: subscribers can listen to the Steelers broadcast live.
Rivalry notes
- Pittsburgh leads the all-time regular-season series 81-64-1.
- Cleveland won the last meeting in Cleveland, 13-6, on December 28, 2025.
- With both teams at 2-1, the AFC North started Week 4 in a four-way tie at the top.
Beyond Thursday night
Sunday's Week 4 schedule includes an early game in London on NFL Network (DIRECTV channel 212), regional games on CBS and FOX, Sunday Night Football on NBC and a Monday night game on ESPN (channel 206). See every game in our NFL Week 4 TV schedule, then look ahead to Week 5. Want every touchdown on Sunday? Read about NFL RedZone.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Steelers vs. Browns on Thursday?
Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Cleveland.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on DIRECTV?
TNF streams on Prime Video rather than a national DIRECTV channel. Use the Prime Video app on a Gemini device. In the Pittsburgh market, the game also airs on WTAE.
Do I need Amazon Prime to watch?
Outside the local broadcast market, yes. You need Prime Video through an Amazon account. NFL+ Premium also streams the game on phones and tablets.
Who is calling the game?
Al Michaels calls play-by-play with analyst Kirk Herbstreit and sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung.
Questions? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed September 30, 2026. Local broadcast availability and streaming requirements are set by the NFL, the teams and Amazon and may change. NFL, DIRECTV, Prime Video and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.