2026 Preseason
Steelers Preseason Schedule
Three warm-up games, two at Acrisure Stadium, and one final road tune-up before Pittsburgh turns toward the regular season.
Preseason Week 1
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Steelers Vs Green Bay Packers
First look at Pittsburgh’s preseason roster and early camp battles.
Preseason Week 2
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Steelers Vs New York Jets
The middle preseason test before roster decisions start getting tighter.
Preseason Week 3
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Steelers At Buffalo Bills
The final tune-up before Pittsburgh turns toward Week 1.
Pittsburgh’s 2026 Preseason at a Glance
The Steelers open the preseason at home against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, August 13, then stay at Acrisure Stadium for a Friday night matchup with the New York Jets on August 21.
The preseason closes Thursday, August 27 at Buffalo. All three games are listed by the Steelers for 7:00 PM ET on CBS/KDKA, with Steelers Radio Network coverage on SNR, WDVE 102.5 FM, and WBGG 970 AM.
After the preseason, fans can use the Steelers Realm schedule predictor to make game-by-game picks for the full regular season.
What to Watch in the Preseason
- Quarterback reps
- Rookie roles
- Offensive line depth
- Wide receiver battles
- Pass-rush rotation
- Special teams spots
- Backup defensive backs
- Final roster decisions
Steelers Preseason FAQ
Who do the Steelers play in the 2026 preseason?
The Steelers play the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Buffalo Bills during the 2026 preseason.
How many Steelers preseason games are there?
Pittsburgh has three preseason games in 2026: two home games and one road game.
When is the Steelers first preseason game?
The first Steelers preseason game is Thursday, August 13, 2026 against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium.
Where can I predict the regular season?
Use the Steelers Realm schedule predictor to make picks for the full regular-season schedule.