Steelers vs. Browns: How to Watch Thursday Night Football for Free

The Cleveland Browns will face off with their AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8:15 p.m. ET. The matchup marks the final Thursday Night Football appearance of the season for Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is one win shy of tying Tom Brady's record of 14 Thursday Night Football victories.

This Week 4 game features two AFC North teams with winning records, a division currently holding the distinction of being the only one in the league where every team has a winning record. The Browns, with a surprising 2-1 start, are above .500 for the first time since 2023.

Both teams are coming off upsets from the previous week. Pittsburgh secured a 30-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, while Cleveland edged out the Carolina Panthers 21-18.

The game is exclusively streamed on Prime Video nationwide. Viewers can watch for free by taking advantage of a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, which includes access to Prime Video. After the trial period, Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. A discounted Prime for Young Adults membership is available for individuals aged 18-24, offering a 50% discount after a six-month free trial.

The 2026 Thursday Night Football schedule includes:

Week 4: Oct. 1, Steelers at Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 5: Oct. 8, Buccaneers at Cowboys, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 6: Oct. 15, Seahawks at Broncos, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 7: Oct. 22, Patriots at Bears, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 8: Oct. 29, Panthers at Packers, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 9: Nov. 5, Jaguars at Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 10: Nov. 12, Commanders at Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 11: Nov. 19, Colts at Texans, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 12: Nov. 27 (Friday), Broncos at Steelers, 3 p.m. ET Week 13: Dec. 3, Chiefs at Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 14: Dec. 10, Vikings at Patriots, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 15: Dec. 17, 49ers at Chargers, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 16: Dec. 24, Texans at Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET Week 17: Dec. 31, Ravens at Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET