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If you’re a Steelers fan to the point that even the preseason is must-see TV, a Tuesday ESPN press release came with some good news.
All three Steelers preseason games this August will be nationally televised live on NFL Network, a channel carried by many cable and streaming providers, as well as included in the NFL+ subscription plan.
As always, the games will be carried by the team’s preseason TV affiliates as well.
Steelers 2026 preseason schedule
- Preseason Week 1: Aug. 13 vs. Green Bay Packers, 7 p.m. EST, NFL Network
- Preseason Week 2: Aug 21 vs. New York Jets, 7 p.m. EST, NFL Network
- Preseason Week 3: Aug 27 at Buffalo Bills, 7 p.m. EST, NFL Network
Ultimately, the Steelers open and close their preseason schedule with a Thursday night
game, with the middle matchup being a Friday night kickoff.
After the preseason, the Steelers will open their regular season with a home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13.
You can view the full press release here.
