The Miami Dolphins have put together a four-game winning streak, but their playoff hopes remain slim. Still, they have an outside chance to sneak into the postseason, and that path requires a crucial win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
Pittsburgh sits in a strong position atop the AFC North, but with the Baltimore Ravens just one game behind, the Steelers can’t afford to ease up. With both teams facing considerable pressure, fans can expect a competitive and high-stakes matchup. Here’s a look at the ESPN broadcast team that will be calling the game.
Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers: Game Details
Date: Monday, December 15, 2025
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
TV: ABC/ESPN
Stream: ESPN App, NFL+
Who Will Guide Fans Through Steelers-Dolphins on ESPN?
- Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Joe Buck
- Color Commentator: Troy Aikman
- Sideline Reporters: Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge
Coverage for Monday Night Football kicks off at 5:00 p.m. ET with Monday Night Countdown on ESPN, leading into the Steelers-Dolphins game at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The broadcast features the iconic Joe Buck and Troy Aikman duo, with Buck handling play-by-play and the latter providing expert analysis from his Hall of Fame perspective. Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will deliver sideline reports, providing viewers with a comprehensive view of the game-day action at the Stadium.
Buck and Aikman have been calling games together since 2002, first at FOX before moving to Monday Night Football in 2022. Together, they’ve covered over 300 NFL regular-season games, 18 NFC Championship matchups, and six Super Bowls, blending Buck’s polished play-by-play with Aikman’s on-field insight to create a broadcast that’s both informative and entertaining.
Buck, a seasoned play-by-play voice since 1994, also has extensive experience in Major League Baseball, including 23 World Series broadcasts. Aikman, who retired from the Cowboys in 2001 with three Super Bowls, has brought his on-field expertise to NFL broadcasts for more than two decades.
Meanwhile, the sideline reporting team provides essential context beyond the main action. Salters has been part of Monday Night Football since 2012, delivering real-time injury updates, player interviews, and on-field insights with clarity and precision.
Rutledge complements her by offering additional perspectives from the opposite side, including pre-game and in-game interviews with coaches and players, giving fans a full picture of the game’s behind-the-scenes action.
For radio listeners, Steelers coverage will air on the Steelers Audio Network in Pittsburgh on WDVE 102.5 FM and WBGG 970 AM, with Rob King handling play-by-play duties, Max Starks serving as the color analyst, and Missi Matthews reporting from the sidelines.
Nationally, the game will also be available on SiriusXM.
