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The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Buffalo Bills today in a Week 2 NFL preseason showdown. Today’s game marks the beginning of the Russell Wilson era in Pittsburgh, as head coach Mike Tomlin expects Wilson to make his Steelers debut in today’s game.
Read on to find out how and when to watch today’s NFL preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers.
How and when to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game
The NFL preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on NFL Network and streamed on Sling TV and the platforms presented below.
How and When to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Without Cable
While many cable packages include NFL Network, it’s easy to watch the Bills play the Steelers if NFL Network isn’t included in your cable tv subscriptionor if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require a internet service provider.)
Sling TV is the cheapest way to stream the Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers game
If you don’t have cable TV that includes NFL Network, one of the most cost-effective ways to watch today’s preseason game and all the major sporting events taking place this fall is via a Sling TV subscription. To watch the NFL Network on Sling TV, you’ll need an Orange or Blue tier subscription. We suggest upgrading your coverage to get more NFL games this fall with the Orange + Blue tier.
This Orange + Blue plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a half-off promotion for your first month, so you’ll only pay $30. This is your best option for watching the NFL for the season, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox.
The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of the Orange + Blue bundle as well as the Sports Extra bundle when you prepay for the Sling TV season pass. The Sports Extra bundle includes a slew of channels for pro and college football fans, including NFL RedZone, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and ESPNU. Prepay for four months of the Sling TV season pass and spend $219, instead of $300.
Since Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will need to add Paramount+ to their plan. (Note: Paramount+ and CBS Essentials are both subsidiaries of Paramount Global.)
Main features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue package:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
- You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel, and other sports-focused channels (19 in total) through Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.
Watch Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game for Free with FuboTV
You can watch every NFL game broadcast on network TV, including today’s game, on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to nearly every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox’s Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox,” NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network, and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s games, all without a cable subscription.
To watch the NFL without cable, start a free seven-day trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet, or computer. In addition to American football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and international soccer games.
Key Features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There is no contract with FuboTV, so you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network. (You’ll need to upgrade to Ultimate for NFL RedZone.)
- FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Watch Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch the NFL, including NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The package includes access to 90 channels, including Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated Good Morning Football) and more.
Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Watch Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers game live with NFL+
If you want to follow today’s NFL game live and all other NFL games taking place this preseason, Discover NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to every NFL game playing this preseason — even out-of-market games — on all supported devices. The streaming service also offers access to NFL Network on all supported devices.
To further enhance your NFL experience, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. NFL+ Premium costs $15 per month.
NFL+ Key Features:
- You have access to every NFL preseason game, including those not available in the market, on any supported device (including TV).
- NFL+ lets you stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not on your TV.
- It includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those looking to stream football on the go.
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