A steel cage match is a match that literally takes place in a steel cage which surrounds the ring . You can win by pinfall , submission or escaping the cage by climbing over with both feet hitting the floor outside or by exiting the door with both feet hitting the floor . The ways to win a steel cage match are as followed ; either pinfall , submission , or by escaping the cage ( over the top or through the door ) and having both feet touch the arena floor .