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GAME DAY: Update Time & Channel Watch Steelers vs. Panthers in Week 3 Preseason

Charlotte, NC – August 21, 2025

Under the bright lights of Bank of America Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their final preseason chapter — a night where every snap will feel heavier than its preseason label. For players fighting for a roster spot, this game is not just another August contest. It’s the line between dream and disappointment, the last audition before the curtain rises on the regular season.

HIGHLIGHTS: Steelers vs. Panthers

Game Details

  • Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers

  • Date & Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025 — Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. ET

  • Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

  • How to Watch & Listen

    Steelers fans in Pittsburgh can catch the action live on KDKA-TV (CBS Pittsburgh) with Bob Pompeani on play-by-play, Charlie Batch in the booth, and Missi Matthews on the sideline. Nationally, the game will also air on NFL Network. For those tuning in on the radio, the Steelers Radio Network will carry the call on WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970), with Rob King and Max Starks guiding the broadcast.

    Steelers vs. Panthers highlights | Preseason Week 3

    Injury & Roster Updates

    The Steelers enter this Week 3 clash with several high-profile absences. Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf, T.J. Watt, and Cam Heyward will not take the field, as the coaching staff prioritizes health heading into the regular season.

    The biggest question under center remains with rookie quarterback Will Howard, who fractured a bone in his throwing hand earlier this month. Despite progress in rehab, he is not expected to play tonight. That leaves Mason Rudolph set to take the opening snaps, giving him one more opportunity to prove his command of the offense.

    For Mike Tomlin’s squad, this game is about more than scoreboard results. It’s a chance for young linemen, special-teams grinders, and roster hopefuls to etch their names into the coaches’ final decisions. Every block, every tackle, and every drive could decide who stays and who goes.

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    🔥 Steelers Nation — tonight is about heart, fight, and proving who belongs in black and gold. The journey to Super Bowl LX begins with sacrifices like these, and this final preseason battle will write the last lines of August before September’s war begins.

    TIME CHANGE: How to Watch 49ERS vs BUCCANEERS in Week 6 - TV, Streaming, Kickoff Info
    We are announcing a change in the schedule for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. This game has been flexed by the NFL to optimize the broadcast schedule, ensuring the best experience for fans across the United States and internationally. Reason for the Change Optimized Broadcast Schedule: The NFL has moved this game to a primetime slot to attract a larger audience on national television networks. Team Performance: With both teams boasting an impressive 4-1 record after five weeks, this matchup is considered one of the week's most exciting, deserving a high-viewership time slot. Original schedule (before the flex) Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, October 12, 2025.  pdated schedule (after the flex) Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Time: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 12, 2025 (local time in Tampa, Florida, equivalent to 1:25 PM PT) Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida How to Watch (U.S.) TV: CBS — Late national window (4:25 PM ET)Projected crew: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson Streaming: Paramount+ (with Live TV): Streams your local CBS channel (availability varies by market) YouTube TV / other vMVPDs: Watch via your local CBS affiliate (if carried) Out-of-market: NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV for Sunday afternoon out-of-market games Radio Coverage 49ers (English): Flagships (Bay Area): KNBR 680 AM and 107.7 The Bone (KSAN-FM) Also available via the 49ers Radio Network and the 49ers app/website Example local listing: 1:25 PM PT Buccaneers (English): Flagship (Tampa Bay): WXTB 97.9 FM (98 ROCK) — Gene Deckerhoff, Dave Moore, T.J. Rives SiriusXM: Channel 226 (home-team feed) Bucs Radio Network: Statewide and regional affiliates (full frequency list available via team channels) Note: Over-the-air TV/radio coverage varies by location. Share your city/county and we’ll filter the local listings for you. Betting Snapshot (as of Oct 9, 2025 — subject to change) Spread: 49ers −3.5 Over/Under: 42.5 Moneyline: 49ers −165 / Buccaneers +140Check your preferred sportsbook for the latest numbers. Stay Updated For regional broadcast maps, game-week details, and fan events, visit the official team channels and follow on social media. International viewers should confirm local carriage and blackout rules with their providers.   We look forward to your passionate support for this crucial matchup! Let’s cheer on the 49ers as they continue their journey in the 2025 season!