Christmas football is coming to the Steel City faithful, and it might feature a familiar foe under the Florida sun. According to the latest NFL schedule buzz, the Pittsburgh Steelers are rumored to face an NFC South opponent on Christmas Day—and all signs point to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Per 93.7 The Fan, the Steelers are slated to take on the Buccaneers in Week 16 of the 2025 season, adding a dose of Black and Gold magic to the holiday slate. If confirmed, it would mark another festive showdown for a team that has embraced Christmas Day games in recent years.

Since 2016, the Steelers have posted a 2-1 record on Christmas, including a memorable win in 2016 and another in 2020. Their most recent holiday outing didn't go as planned, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. But this year's matchup in Tampa could be a different story, especially with some intriguing offseason storylines.

The Buccaneers connection runs deeper than just the schedule. This offseason, Pittsburgh saw two key special teams contributors—2025 team MVP Kenneth Gainwell and All-Pro standout Miles Killebrew—depart for Tampa Bay, following former Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith. That adds a layer of revenge and familiarity to what promises to be a hard-hitting holiday affair.

Stay tuned for more 2026 Steelers schedule leaks as we track all the latest rumors and official releases. For now, mark your calendars: if the rumors hold true, Christmas Day will feature Steelers vs. Buccaneers in a game that blends holiday cheer with playoff implications.