Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
All-time regular-season series · through 2026
Fierce rivalry · 85 intensity58% competitive
55 games played
Pittsburgh Steelers leads by 23
Win %
29%
71%
Home / Away Split
Cincinnati Bengals
Home 6-10Away 10-6
Wins at home: 38%
Pittsburgh Steelers
Home 18-21Away 21-18
Wins at home: 46%
Recent Meetings
| Season | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wk 3 | @ PIT | CIN 27–30 PIT |
| 2025 Wk 11 | @ PIT | CIN 12–34 PIT |
| 2025 Wk 7 | CIN host | CIN 33–31 PIT |
| 2024 Wk 18 | @ PIT | CIN 19–17 PIT |
| 2024 Wk 13 | CIN host | CIN 38–44 PIT |
Dynasty Context
Cincinnati Bengals
- 2012–2015 · 4 seasons · 0🏆 · 67% win
Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1972–1979 · 8 seasons · 4🏆 · 76% win
- 2014–2017 · 4 seasons · 0🏆 · 70% win
- 1994–1997 · 4 seasons · 0🏆 · 69% win
Simultaneous Dynasty Overlap
2014–2015 (2 seasons): both franchises were in dynasty form. This is an elite-vs-elite period — games in this window carry extra historical weight.
Era Breakdown
Each franchise's overall win% per decade — who was stronger in each era.
| Decade | Cincinnati Bengals | vs | Pittsburgh Steelers | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 51% | — | 69% | PIT +18pp |
| 1980s | 53% | — | 51% | Even |
| 1990s | 33% | — | 58% | PIT +26pp |
| 2000s | 43% | — | 65% | PIT +22pp |
| 2010s | 49% | — | 64% | PIT +15pp |
| 2020s | 51% | — | 60% | PIT +9pp |