How to watch Steelers preseason Week 2: everything fans need to know
Here is everything you need to know about the Steelers preseason Week 2 matchup taking place this Saturday.
Who do the Steelers play?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are scheduled to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their second 2025 preseason matchup. The last time these two franchises faced off was their respective 2023 preseason opener — where the Steelers walked away victorious, 27-17.
A report has surfaced that the Buccaneers plan to play most of their starters for this week's contest, and it's also been confirmed that the Steelers won't follow suit.
Which Steelers aren't playing this Saturday?
These 14 Steelers have been confirmed as healthy scratches ahead of the preseason Week 2 matchup vs. the Buccaneers.
QB Aaron Rodgers
WR DK Metcalf
TE Jonnu Smith
TE Pat Freiermuth
LG Isaac Seumalo
RB Jaylen Warren
CB Joey Porter Jr.
CB Darius Slay
CB Jalen Ramsey
S DeShon Elliott
LB Patrick Queen
DT Cam Heyward
OLB T.J. Watt
K Chris Boswell
How to watch Steelers vs. Buccaneers preseason Week 2:
Date: Aug. 16, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV channels: KDKA-TV (Steelers), WFLA-TV (Buccaneers)
Streaming services: NFL +
Just tuning in to the Steelers preseason action? No problem, we at Steelers Wire have all the recaps and highlights from last Saturday's win over the Jaguars — including these six standout players from the preseason opener.
For up-to-date coverage of the Steelers preseason Week 2 matchup, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers preseason Week 2: TV, streaming info, time, date, opponent
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