2024 NFL preseason: How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game today

The 2024 NFL preseason ends this weekend with about a dozen games on Saturday and Sunday, including an afternoon game Saturday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions. The Lions are 1-1 in the preseason, while the Steelers are 0-2. In the wake of two disappointing losses, the question of who would lead the Steelers’ offense was up in the air; on Wednesday, the Steelers confirmed that QB Russell Wilson will start against the Lions in this final preseason game, and not Justin Fields.

The Steelers vs. Lions game kicks off Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network. Here’s all the info you need about today’s game, plus the dates and times for all the remaining preseason games, and how to watch the whole NFL preseason.

How to watch the Steelers vs. Lions game:

Date: Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

Time: 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT

Game: Steelers vs. Lions

TV channel: NFL Network

Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV and more

How long is the NFL preseason?

The 2024 NFL preseason began on Thursday, Aug. 8 and games will be played through Sunday, Aug. 25.

What channel is the Steelers vs. Lions game on?

The Detroit Lions will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Aug. 24, airing live at 1 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The game will also air on local stations in select markets in Pittsburgh (KDKA, CBS/2 – Pittsburgh) and Detroit (WJBK, FOX/2 – Detroit). Don’t have easy access to the NFL Network? Here’s what we recommend:

How to watch the Steelers vs. Lions game:

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Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL preseason and regular season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.

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A basic $6.99 per month (or $40 annually) NFL+ subscription will get you live out-of-market preseason games across supported devices, live local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, and live audio for every game of the season across supported devices. NFL+ Premium, while a little pricier at $14.99 per month (or $80 annually) also includes access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone, plus full and condensed replays of every game across supported devices. NFL+ also offers a 7-day free trial.

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2024 NFL preseason remaining schedule:

All times Eastern

Week 3

Saturday, Aug. 24

Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m.

Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles Rams at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m.

Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys, 4 p.m.

New York Giants at New York Jets, 7:30 p.m.

Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints, 2 p.m.

Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos (CBS), 4:30 p.m.

New England Patriots at Washington Commanders (NBC), 8 p.m.

The next NFL season, made up of 272 regular-season games, kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 with a match between 2024 Super Bowl Champions the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.

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