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Are the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers Rivals?

Yes, the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers have an intense rivalry within the AFC North and the National Football League. The two franchises have shared a division since 1950, and have played 143 times between 1950 and 2023. With the current format of the NFL schedule, teams that share a division play one another twice a season, once at home and once away, and the winner of every division receives an automatic berth to the NFL Playoffs.

Who are the Cleveland Browns’ Biggest Rivals?

The Cleveland Browns’ biggest rivals are the teams they share the AFC North with: the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns also have notable historic rivalries with the Denver Broncos, the San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans.

Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Biggest Rivals?

As one of the most distinguished teams in NFL history, the Pittsburgh Steelers have a number of known rivalries. The Steelers’ most competitive rivals are their peers in the AFC North: the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers also have notable historic rivalries with the New England Patriots, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Dallas Cowboys, the Denver Broncos, and the Tennessee Titans. Because the Steelers share Pennsylvania with the Philadelphia Eagles, they also have a geographic rivalry.

Game Results Between the Steelers & Browns

Entering 2023, the Steelers hold an edge in the series head-to-head with the Browns, 80-62-1. The two teams have also met three times in the postseason, with Pittsburgh winning the first two matchups and Cleveland winning a 2021 game 48-37. While Cleveland has nine Division Championships, their most recent came in 1989, whereas Pittsburgh has won 15 Division Championships since 1989 and 23 overall.

DateHome TeamAway TeamLocationWinnerScore
01/08/2023SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh28-14
09/22/2022BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland29-17
01/03/2022SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh26-14
10/31/2021BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh15-10
01/10/2021SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumCleveland48-37
01/03/2021BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland24-22
10/18/2020SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh38-7
12/01/2019SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh20-13
11/14/2019BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland21-7
10/28/2018SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh33-18
09/09/2018BrownsSteelersAcrisure Stadium(Tie)21-21
12/31/2017SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh28-24
09/10/2017BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh21-18
01/01/2017SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh27-24
11/20/2016BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh24-9
01/03/2016BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh28-12
11/15/2015SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh30-9
10/12/2014BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland31-10
09/07/2014SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh30-27
12/29/2013SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh20-7
11/24/2013BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh27-11
12/30/2012SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh24-10
11/25/2012BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland20-14
01/01/2012BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh13-9
12/08/2011SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh14-3
01/02/2011BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh41-9
10/17/2010SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh28-10
12/10/2009BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland13-6
10/18/2009SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh27-14
12/28/2008SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh31-0
09/14/2008BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh10-6
11/11/2007SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh31-28
09/09/2007BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh34-7
12/07/2006SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh27-7
11/19/2006BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh24-20
12/24/2005BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh41-0
11/13/2005SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh34-21
11/14/2004BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh24-10
10/10/2004SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh34-23
11/23/2003BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh13-6
10/05/2003SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumCleveland33-13
01/05/2003SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh36-33
11/03/2002BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh23-20
09/29/2002SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh16-13
01/06/2002SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh28-7
11/11/2001BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh15-12
10/22/2000SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumPittsburgh22-0
09/17/2000BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumCleveland23-20
11/14/1999SteelersBrownsAcrisure StadiumCleveland16-15
09/12/1999BrownsSteelersCleveland Browns StadiumPittsburgh43-0

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers History

Part of the fire that burns in the rivalry between Pittsburgh and Cleveland is that the cities where the franchises reside are both blue-collar midwestern towns. Fans often make the two-hour, 135-mile trip from one city to another to root for their team in these tightly contested divisional matchups. While Cleveland dominated the rivalry against the Steelers in the 1950s and 1960s 31-9, Pittsburgh has had a series of dominant runs since the 1970s.

Between 1970–1979, Pittsburgh won 15 out of 20 games against Cleveland on the way to four Super Bowl titles (1974, 1975, 1978, and 1979). Cleveland turned the script somewhat in the ’80s, going 12-8 against Pittsburgh, including a 51-0 win in 1989, marking the largest defeat in Steelers franchise history.

Between 1990 and 2023, Pittsburgh has held a record of 48-14-1 against the Browns. Pittsburgh has been a model of stability, only having three head coaches between 1969 and 2023: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin (each of which has at least one Super Bowl championship). Meanwhile, the Browns have had 11 head coaches since 2000.

Where Do the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns Play?

Acrisure Stadium (formerly Heinz Field), located in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2001. Acrisure Stadium is also the home of the Pitt Panther NCAA College Football team. While the stadium has a capacity of 68,400, the record attendance is 75,000 during the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour in 2019.

As one of the only sponsorless stadiums, Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, has been the stadium for the Browns since 1999. Known for 10 years between 2013–2023 as FirstEnergy Stadium, the contract expired and the franchise is negotiating new deals. Browns Stadium is located on the shore of Lake Eerie.

Other NFL Rivalries

AFCNFC
Bengals vs. RavensBears vs. Cardinals
Browns vs. RavensCardinals vs. Rams
Ravens vs. Steelers49ers vs. Cardinals
Bills vs. ChiefsCardinals vs. Seahawks
Bills vs. DolphinsFalcons vs. Panthers
Bills vs. PatriotsFalcons vs. Saints
Bills vs. JetsFalcons vs. Buccaneers
Bengals vs. BrownsPanthers vs. Saints
Bengals vs. ChiefsBuccaneers vs. Panthers
Bengals vs. SteelersBears vs. Lions
Browns vs. SteelersBears vs. Packers
Broncos vs. ChiefsBears vs. Vikings
Broncos vs. RaidersCowboys vs. Packers
Broncos vs. ChargersCowboys vs. Rams
Colts vs. TexansCowboys vs. Giants
Jaguars vs. TexansCowboys vs. Eagles
Colts vs. JaguarsCowboys vs. 49ers
Chiefs vs. RaidersLions vs. Packers
Chargers vs. RaidersLions vs. Vikings
Chargers vs. ChiefsVikings vs. Packers
Dolphins vs. Patriots49ers vs. Rams
Dolphins vs. JetsSaints vs. Vikings
Jets vs. PatriotsBuccaneers vs. Saints
Titans vs. RavensGiants vs. Eagles
Texans vs. TitansRams vs. Seahawks
Colts vs. TitansSeahawks vs. 49ers
Jaguars vs. TitansCommanders vs. Cowboys
Titans vs. SteelersCommanders vs. Giants
Commanders vs. Eagles

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