🚨 BREAKING: PACKERS VS. STEELERS KICKOFF TIME OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED — HERE’S EVERYTHING FANS NEED TO KNOW

Football is officially coming back, and Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers fans now have a confirmed date and time to circle on their calendars.

The Packers and Steelers will open their 2026 NFL preseason schedules with a Thursday night showdown at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Kickoff is officially set for 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

While the preseason opener will not count toward the regular-season standings, the matchup could be extremely important for players fighting to secure roster spots, backup roles and opportunities before the regular season begins.

🚨 OFFICIAL PACKERS VS. STEELERS GAME DETAILS

Matchup: Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT
Venue: Acrisure Stadium
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Preseason: Week 1

For Pittsburgh, the game provides the first chance to play in front of its home crowd after weeks of training camp preparation.

For Green Bay, the opener begins a three-game preseason schedule with the Packers immediately facing a road environment in Pittsburgh.

🔥 WHY THIS PRESEASON GAME MATTERS

The final score may not have any impact on the regular-season standings, but that does not mean there is nothing at stake.

Coaches will be evaluating communication, tackling, pass protection, ball security, penalties and special-teams execution. For players competing near the bottom of the depth chart, every snap could become an opportunity to make a statement.

Rookies, undrafted free agents and developing prospects could be among the players with the most to gain.

One strong drive, defensive stop or special-teams play could change how a coaching staff views a player’s chances of making the roster.

🟢 PACKERS BEGIN A DEMANDING PRESEASON

Green Bay will start its preseason on the road in Pittsburgh before traveling to Denver and eventually returning to Lambeau Field for the preseason finale.

The Packers’ complete preseason schedule includes:

August 13: at Pittsburgh Steelers — 6:00 p.m. CT
August 21: at Denver Broncos
August 28: vs. Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field

That means Green Bay’s younger players will have to deal with road-game conditions immediately.

Crowd noise, unfamiliar surroundings and the pressure of playing against another NFL team can reveal things that are difficult to evaluate during training camp practices.

🖤 STEELERS OPEN AT ACRISURE STADIUM

Pittsburgh will begin its preseason in front of its home supporters.

After weeks of practices and position battles, the Steelers’ coaching staff will finally have the opportunity to evaluate players in a real game environment.

Established veterans could see limited action, while reserve quarterbacks, young offensive linemen, developmental defenders and special-teams candidates may receive extended opportunities.

The Steelers will then remain at home for their next preseason matchup before finishing the schedule on the road.

August 13: vs. Green Bay Packers
August 21: vs. New York Jets
August 27: at Buffalo Bills

👀 A MATCHUP WITH PRESEASON HISTORY

Green Bay and Pittsburgh have met 26 times in the preseason, making Pittsburgh one of the Packers’ most frequent exhibition opponents.

Their most recent preseason meeting came in 2018, when Green Bay defeated Pittsburgh 51–34 at Lambeau Field. The 2026 matchup will also mark the first preseason meeting between the two teams in Pittsburgh since 2015.

Although preseason history does not determine what happens in 2026, the matchup gives fans another reason to pay attention.

📺 HOW TO WATCH AND LISTEN

Fans in the Pittsburgh market can watch the game through CBS and KDKA-TV.

Steelers supporters can also listen through the Steelers Radio Network, including WDVE 102.5 FM and WBGG 970 AM.

In the Green Bay market, the game will be available through the Packers TV Network, with Spanish-language coverage also provided by Telemundo Wisconsin.

Fans outside the local markets should check their regional listings before kickoff because preseason broadcast availability can vary by location.

🚨 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

Everything is now official.

Packers at Steelers.

Thursday, August 13, 2026.

7:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. CT.

Acrisure Stadium.

For Pittsburgh, it is the first opportunity to play in front of its home fans and begin evaluating a roster taking shape for the regular season.

For Green Bay, it is the opening chapter of a preseason that begins with two consecutive road games before the Packers return to Lambeau Field.

The scoreboard might not matter much in August—but individual performances certainly will.

Rookies will be looking to make an impression. Veterans will be fighting to maintain their roles. Young players will be chasing opportunities.

And on Thursday night, the first major step toward finalizing the 2026 rosters will officially begin at Acrisure Stadium.