Steelers fans rejoice — the Black and Gold preseason kickoff has finally arrived.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming 2025 Steelers preseason opener, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 9.
Who do the Steelers play?
Pittsburgh is set to kick off its 2025 preseason schedule on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Steelers last faced off against their former AFC Central rivals two years ago, losing to the Jaguars 20-10 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular season.
Which Steelers won’t play?
It was confirmed on Thursday that 15 Steelers will be healthy scratches from the preseason opener:
- 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
- OLB Nick Herbig
- K Chris Boswell
These five Steelers are dealing with injuries and will also not make an appearance:
- QB Will Howard
- OLB Alex Highsmith
- WR Calvin Austin III
- CB Deonte Kent
- CB Cory Trice Jr.
How to watch Steelers preseason opener vs. Jaguars:
- Date: Aug. 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
- TV channel: KDKA-TV (CBS Pittsburgh)
- Streaming services: NFL +
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