{"id":264547,"date":"2026-08-13T11:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/264547\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:54:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:54:09","slug":"how-to-watch-tonights-pittsburgh-steelers-vs-green-bay-packers-game-in-week-1-of-the-nfl-preseason-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/264547\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch tonight’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers game in Week 1 of the NFL preseason schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the opening night of the NFL preseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. Here’s how you can watch tonight’s game at Acrisure Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field for the first time tonight under new head coach Mike McCarthy<\/a>, who was hired earlier this year to replace Mike Tomlin, who stepped down in January<\/a> after 19 years with the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 11: Mike McCarthy of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 11, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Justin K. Aller \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

All eyes will be on the quarterbacks with no official decision whether Aaron Rodgers will take the field for the Steelers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Rodgers, who said this season will be his last<\/a>, told The Athletic that McCarthy said he would like him on the field for more preseason snaps than originally expected.<\/a><\/p>\n

Young backup quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar could see playing time tonight, as well, along with veteran backup Mason Rudolph.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How can you watch the Steelers vs. Packers game on cable?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fans looking to tune into the contest between the Steelers and the Packers can watch the game on KDKA-TV in the Pittsburgh market.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

The channel numbers can vary depending on your TV provider and whether you are watching live over the air or through a cable\/satellite service. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Coverage will begin with Steelers Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. and KDKA’s Bob Pompeani will be on the call with Charlie Batch in the booth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Extra Point postgame show will air after the game, followed by a special edition of the Nightly Sports Call and KDKA-TV News at 11:00.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is the Steelers’ schedule for the rest of the season?Preseason Week 2: Friday, Aug. 21, vs. New York Jets, 7 p.m.Preseason Week 3: Thursday, Aug. 27, at Buffalo Bills, 7 p.m.\u00a0
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m.Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1 p.m.\u00a0Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.\u00a0Week 4: Thursday, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m.Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m.\u00a0Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m.Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, vs. New Orleans Saints in Paris, 9:30 a.m.Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.\u00a0Week 9: ByeWeek 10: Sunday, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m.Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m.Week 12: Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3 p.m.\u00a0Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m.\u00a0Week 14: Monday, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m.\u00a0Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.Week 18: Date\/Time TBD, vs. Carolina PanthersWeek 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m.Week 18: Date\/Time TBD, at Baltimore Ravens<\/p>\n

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