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The Steelers have been in the American Football Conference (AFC) since 1970.
They played in the AFC Central Division from 1970-2001 and then the AFC North Division from 2002 to the present.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn 1970, The Steelers became part of the American Football Conference (AFC).
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∙ 13y agoThe Steelers were established and became an NFL team in 1933. They were originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates until 1940.
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∙ 10y agoYes. The Pittsburgh Steelers were an AFC Central team from 1970-2001. They now play in the AFC North (2002-present).
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Who won the Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Jets AFC championship game?
The AFC championship game was on January 23, 2011. The Steelers defeated the New York Jets 24-19.
Have the Pittsburgh Steelers ever been in the NFC?
No, they have not. The Steelers were always an AFC based team, starting from 1933 when they were known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How many times did the Pittsburgh Steelers host the AFC championship game?
The Steelers have hosted eleven AFC championship games. They have a 6-5 record.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers the oldest team in the AFC?
Yes, they are. They were founded in 1933 .
Why did Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Colts agree to move to AFC?
When the NFL-AFL merger went into effect in 1970, three longtime NFL teams -- the Baltimore Colts, the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers -- joined the former AFL teams in the new American Football Conference. The Colts, the Browns and the Steelers were given an incentive. Each team was paid $3 million by the expanded NFL to move to the AFC.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC?
Yes, they are. The Steelers are in the AFC Northdivision.
In what division do the Pittsburgh Steelers play?
The Pittsburgh Steelers play in the AFC North.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers an AFC team?
Yes. They are in the AFC North.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers an AFC west south north or east team?
The Steelers are an AFC North team.
Which football conference are the Pittsburgh Steelers in?
The Steelers currently play in the AFC North Division. Along with the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.From 1970-2001, the Steelers played in the AFC Central Division.
Who won the Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Jets AFC championship game?
The AFC championship game was on January 23, 2011. The Steelers defeated the New York Jets 24-19.
Have the Pittsburgh Steelers ever been in the NFC?
No, they have not. The Steelers were always an AFC based team, starting from 1933 when they were known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
