{"id":269467,"date":"2026-08-21T12:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/269467\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T12:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T12:12:09","slug":"how-to-watch-tonights-pittsburgh-steelers-vs-new-york-jets-game-in-week-2-of-the-nfl-preseason-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/269467\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch tonight’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets game in Week 2 of the NFL preseason schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s a football night in Pittsburgh as the Steelers prepare to host the New York Jets for a preseason matchup. Here’s how to watch tonight’s game at Acrisure Stadium.<\/p>\n

The Pittsburgh Steelers will take the field tonight for their second preseason game under new head coach Mike McCarthy<\/a>, who replaced Mike Tomlin when he stepped down<\/a> after 19 years with the team.<\/p>\n

During the team’s opening game of the preseason, rookie quarterback Drew Allar<\/a> accounted for three touchdowns as Pittsburgh beat the Green Bay Packers 28-9.<\/a><\/p>\n

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 13: Drew Allar #16 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Joe Sargent \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n

Will Howard is expected to start tonight’s game<\/a> with Allar backing him up. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Neither Mason Rudolph, nor Aaron Rodgers, who has said this season will be his last<\/a>, will take the field for tonight’s game.<\/p>\n

“I saw what I needed to see from Mason last week,” McCarthy said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Kickoff between the Steelers and the Jets is set for 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

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

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

Editor’s note: Tonight’s primetime lineup of CBS shows including the CBS Evening News, Family Feud, Sheriff Country, Fire Country and Boston Blue will air on KDKA+.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is the Steelers’ schedule for the rest of the season?Preseason Week 3: Thursday, Aug. 27, at Buffalo Bills, 7 p.m.\u00a0Week 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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