Steelers call for ‘Blackout’ at Acrisure vs. Patriots; team to don Color Rush uniforms

Chris Adamski | Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:18 p.m.

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Quarterback Kenny Pickett call out signals behind his offensive line during a Nov. 20, 2022, game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. That was the most recent time the Pittsburgh Steelers wore their black “color rush” uniforms. The team is calling for a fan “blackout” for Thursday’s home game against the New England Patriots.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be wearing their “Color Rush” uniforms for Thursday night’s game against the New England Patriots, and the team is calling for fans to wear black as well.

The Steelers are 7-2 in the uniforms that feature black jerseys and pants with gold block numbers, striping down the pants legs and striping high on the sleeve. First worn for a Christmas game against the Baltimore Ravens in 2016, the Steelers have donned the uniforms at least once per season since.

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In what is believed to be a first, the team is calling for fans to wear black to the game. A news release regarding the choice of uniform for Thursday’s game included a passage that read, “Fans attending Thursday Night Football are encouraged to wear black to support the Color Rush Blackout at Acrisure Stadium.”

In another specialty for Thursday’s game intended to give a more retro feel, the Steelers also have painted their end zones “gold.”

The Penguins, in recent years, regularly have had “whiteouts” for playoff games, and the Pirates encouraged fan “blackouts” during their 2013 playoff run (and again on Opening Day this year while celebrating the 2013 team).

Penn State football annually has a whiteout as well.

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