The Pittsburgh Steelers won't be packing their passports for London in 2026, despite initial speculation that they might head overseas for a regular-season game. After making history in 2025 by playing the first-ever NFL regular-season game in Ireland—a win over the Minnesota Vikings—fans wondered if the team would cross the Atlantic again the following year. But that trip is off the table.

The Steelers are scheduled to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026, and since the Jaguars have a tradition of playing a home game in London each season, many assumed this matchup would be the one. However, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Jaguars have "protected" their home game against Pittsburgh, meaning it will stay in Jacksonville rather than move to England's capital. "According to multiple sources, the Jaguars 'protected' their home game against the Steelers," Dulac reports, shutting down the London possibility.

For Steelers fans, this news might bring a mix of relief and disappointment. The team has only played in London once before—a 34-27 loss to the Vikings back in 2013. While international games offer a unique experience, staying stateside means keeping that familiar home-field advantage in play. As the NFL continues to expand its global footprint, Pittsburgh's overseas adventures remain rare, making each one a special event for fans and players alike.

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