The Jacksonville Jaguars are playing starters in their preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and all eyes will be on two-way star Travis Hunter. The Steelers are sitting out their starters, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but with Derrick Harmon and other rookies in action, there is still more than enough intrigue to tune in, if you know how to.
So whether you’re in Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, or streaming from elsewhere, here’s everything you need to know to catch Thursday night’s game.
When Is the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 Preseason Game?
- Date: Saturday, August 9
- Kickoff Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida.
The matchup will mark just the third preseason meeting between the two teams. The Jaguars last faced the Steelers in the preseason in 2022, when they lost 16-15. Their first meeting came in 2015 when the Jaguars won 23-21.
With the Jaguars playing their starters, including quarterback Trevor Lawrence, they will be the favorites to win this game, but more importantly, the fans will get the first glimpse of how the team operates under the new leadership of head coach Liam Coen.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s leadership hasn’t changed much, and the franchise has gone all-out this season to push for a Super Bowl. However, the starters will be sitting out of the opener, and the quarterback reps will likely be split between veteran Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson.
Travis Hunter is one of the most FLUID athletes the NFL has ever seen.
Hunter has reportedly been “nearly impossible” for Jaguars defenders to guard.
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— Rookie Watch (@RookieWatxh) August 7, 2025
How To Watch the Jaguars vs. Steelers Preseason Game?
The Jaguars’ preseason opener against the Steelers at EverBank Stadium on Saturday won’t appear on NFL Network. However, both fan bases have local options to catch the action.
Jacksonville Broadcast
- TV Channel: FOX30
- Announcers: Brian Sexton (play-by-play), Bucky Brooks (color analyst), Brent Martineau (sideline reporter)
- Jaguars Radio: 1010 XL & 92.5 FM and 99.9 FM Gator Country
Pittsburgh Broadcast
- Channel: KDKA-TV (CBS)
- Announcers: Bob Pompeani (play-by-play), Charlie Batch (color analyst), Missi Matthews (sideline reporter)
- Steelers Radio: WDVE 102.5 FM & WBGG 970 AM
Both teams also have TV affiliate stations that broadcast their preseason games. The Steelers’ preseason TV network affiliates are listed here.
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch the Jaguars vs. Steelers Preseason Game?
Fans without cable access, or outside of Jacksonville and Pittsburgh, can stream the Jaguars vs. Steelers Week 1 preseason game through several platforms:
NFL+
NFL+ is the top choice for streaming preseason NFL games. The service includes NFL Network coverage of many preseason contests and ad-free game highlights.
NFL+ costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 for the entire season. However, they’re currently offering a 20% discount on annual plans, bringing the total to just $39.99.
The premium option, NFL+ Premium, runs $14.99 per month or $99.99 for the season (discounted to $79.99 with the 20% savings). NFL+ Premium adds NFL RedZone, NFL Pro for fantasy lineup optimization, and complete game replays, including condensed versions and all-22 coaches’ film.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV’s Choice+ Sports Pack bundles NFL Network with ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, plus college networks like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network. A package with these channels costs $69.99 per month.
DirecTV Stream sweetens the deal with a five-day free trial available across all packages, including their premium ULTIMATE package.
FuboTV
FuboTV offers similar coverage to DirecTV but charges $84.99 for the first month of streaming access. The service includes ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and over 100 additional live channels, plus a free trial period.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV provides another streaming path for NFL preseason coverage. Packages start at $82.99 monthly and include a free three-day trial for new users. The service features all major channels, including CBS, ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBCSN, and NFL Network.
