With the NFL preseason kicking off, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be traveling to Florida and square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, August 9. Steelers fans were possibly hoping to get a look at Aaron Rodgers in this game, but Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is not starting him.
Jaguars fans will get their first look at Heisman Trophy-winning two-way star Travis Hunter against Pittsburgh. How much he plays, though, is still being considered. It’s going to be interesting to see how things shake out on the field. Meanwhile, the NFL preseason game will draw viewers.
What Time Does Game Coverage Begin?
The Steelers-Jaguars matchup begins at 7 P.M. Eastern at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Before talking about how local stations will air the game, NFL fans around the United States can watch it through the streaming NFL+ service.
Steelers fans can tune into KDKA in Pittsburgh and stations included in the Steelers’ preseason TV affiliate network. The BetMGM Steelers Kickoff show airs at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
Meanwhile, the “Neighborhood Ford Store Steelers Xtra Point” postgame show will air after the game ends, according to the Steelers’ NFL site. The game will also be available on the team’s website, but network restrictions might affect whether or not fans can watch it there.
As for the Jaguars’ broadcast, it will air locally in Jacksonville on FOX30 and the Jaguars’ affiliate network, according to the Jaguars’ NFL site. The Publix Tailgate Show airs at 5 p.m. Eastern and will be live on the Jaguars’ site as well as on YouTube, Facebook, and X.
Fans can check the Jaguars’ official social media accounts for the kickoff show. The Jaguars Florida Home AC Post Game Show will air right after the game ends on these same social media platforms.
Who Are The Steelers-Jaguars Game Announcers?
Steelers fans will hear Bob Pompeani on the play-by-play call with former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch on analysis. Missi Matthews will be the broadcast’s sideline reporter on Saturday night. Pregame and postgame show hosts are A.J. Ross and Ramon Foster.
For the Jaguars, Brian Sexton will handle the play-by-play call while Bucky Brooks is the game analyst, and Brent Martineau will roam the Jacksonville sideline.
While Rodgers sits on the sidelines, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is supposedly going to play some, according to new Jaguars coach Liam Coen. It’ll be interesting to see how many snaps Lawrence takes in the game. Jaguars and Steelers fans have their options when it comes to turning on their TVs on Saturday.
