Steelers mark 25 years since first regular-season win in new home

Beat Bengals 16-7 on Oct. 7, 2001

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

25 years ago today, we defeated the Bengals 16-7 in our first regular season game in our new home 🙌 📝: https://t.co/dc4 Via @steelers on X

What happened: Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 16-7 on Oct. 7, 2001 in the first regular-season game in its new home.

Why it matters: Home-opening wins shape how a new stadium era is remembered.

What to watch: The 2026 regular season continues.

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