The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. The Steel Curtain became an elite franchise thanks to a dominant run in the 1970s that saw them win four Super Bowls in six years.
In total, the Steelers have collected six Lombardi Trophies — 2009, 2006, 1980, 1979, 1976, 1975 — and boast one of the most obsessive and passionate fan bases in the NFL.
Let’s look back on Pittsburgh’s postseason history, including their Super Bowl appearances and victories. We’ll focus on their playoff results since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Playoff Appearances/Results by Year
*All results recorded by Pro Football Reference
- 2024
- Wild Card: Lost 28-14 vs. Steelers
- 2023
- Wild Card: Lost 31-17 vs. Bills
- 2021
- Wild Card: Lost 42-21 vs. Chiefs
- 2020
- Wild Card: Lost 48-37 vs. Browns
- 2017
- Division: Lost 45-42 vs. Jaguars
- 2016
- Wild Card: Won 30-12 vs. Dolphins
- Division: Won 18-16 vs. Chiefs
- Conference Championship: Lost 36-17 vs. Patriots
- 2015
- Wild Card: Won 18-16 vs. Bengals
- Division: Lost 23-16 vs. Broncos
- 2014
- Wild Card: Lost 30-17 vs. Ravens
- 2011
- Wild Card: Lost 29-23 vs. Broncos (overtime)
- 2010
- Division: Won 31-24 vs. Ravens
- Conference Championship: Won 24-19 vs. Jets
- Super Bowl: Lost 31-25 vs. Packers
- 2008
- Division: Won 35-24 vs. Chargers
- Conference Championship: Won 23-14 vs. Ravens
- Super Bowl: Won 27-23 vs. Cardinals
- 2007
- Wild Card: Lost 31-29 vs. Jaguars
- 2005
- Wild Card: Won 31-17 vs. Bengals
- Division: Won 21-18 vs. Colts
- Conference Championship: Won 24-17 vs. Broncos
- Super Bowl: Won 21-10 vs. Seahawks
- 2004
- Division: Won 20-17 vs. Jets (overtime)
- Conference Championship: Lost 41-27 vs. Patriots
- 2002
- Wild Card: Won 36-33 vs. Browns
- Division: Lost 34-31 vs. Titans (overtime)
- 2001
- Division: Won 27-10 vs. Ravens
- Conference Championship: Lost 24-17 vs. Patriots
- 1997
- Division: Won 7-6 vs. Patriots
- Conference Championship: Lost 24-21 vs. Broncos
- 1996
- Wild Card: Won 42-14 vs. Colts
- Division: Lost 28-3 vs. Patriots
- 1995
- Division: Won 40-21 vs. Bills
- Conference Championship: Won 20-16 vs. Colts
- Super Bowl: Lost 27-17 vs. Cowboys
- 1994
- Division: Won 29-9 vs. Browns
- Conference Championship: Lost 17-13 vs. Chargers
- 1993
- Wild Card: Lost 27-24 vs. Chiefs (overtime)
- 1992
- Division: Lost 24-3 vs. Bills
- 1989
- Wild Card: Won 26-23 vs. Oilers (overtime)
- Division: Lost 24-23 vs. Broncos
- 1984
- Division: Won 24-17 vs. Broncos
- Conference Championship: Lost 45-28 vs. Dolphins
- 1983
- Division: Lost 38-10 vs. Raiders
- 1982
- Wild Card: Lost 31-28 vs. Chargers
- 1979
- Division: Won 34-14 vs. Dolphins
- Conference Championship: Won 27-13 vs. Oilers
- Super Bowl: Won 31-19 vs. Rams
- 1977
- Division: Lost 34-21 vs. Broncos
- 1976
- Division: Won 40-14 vs. Colts
- Conference Championship: Lost 24-7 vs. Raiders
- 1975
- Division: Won 28-10 vs. Colts
- Conference Championship: Won 16-10 vs. Raiders
- Super Bowl: Won 21-17 vs. Cowboys
- 1974
- Division: Won 32-14 vs. Bills
- Conference Championship: Won 24-13 vs. Raiders
- Super Bowl: Won 16-6 vs. Vikings
- 1973
- Division: Lost 33-14 vs. Raiders
- 1972
- Division: Won 13-7 vs. Raiders
- Conference Championship: Lost 21-17 vs. Dolphins
Steelers Playoff History FAQ
The Steelers are a storied franchise with a rich history. Here’s everything you need to know about Pittsburgh’s postseason history.
What’s the Steelers’ Playoff Win/Loss Record?
The Steelers have an all-time playoff record of 36-29, including a 6-9 record in the wild-card round.
How Many Times Have the Steelers Been to the Playoffs?
The Steelers have been to the playoffs 65 times. Throughout the ’70s and early ’2000s, Pittsburgh was one of the most dominant teams in the league. Those two decades combined account for 24 of their 36 postseason victories.
How Many Super Bowl Appearances Do the Steelers Have?
The Steelers have appeared in the Super Bowl eight times. In total, four of those eight appearances were during the ’70s.
Pittsburgh made the Super Bowl in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 1995, 2005, 2008, and 2010.
How Many Super Bowls Have the Steelers Won?
The Steelers have won six Super Bowls, with impressive stretches across two decades. Their first dynasty was in the 1970s, under head coach Chuck Noll, when they played in four Super Bowls, winning all four. They returned to glory in the 1990s under head coach Bill Cowher, winning one Super Bowl in 2005, then continued their dominance under head coach Mike Tomlin, when they won another Super Bowl in 2008.
When Was the Last Time the Steelers Made the Super Bowl?
The Steelers have not made the Super Bowl since the 2010 season, when they lost to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Since that loss, the Steelers have gone 3-8 in the postseason. Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since 2016.