Steelers vs. Lions Preseason Week 2: Time, TV Schedule, and game information

The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking the field again as they are entering the second half of the 2021 preseason. The Steelers are still expected to play most of their starters while still trying to get a look at the other players getting their shot at sticking with an NFL team.

Will the Steelers have a better first half than their previous two games? Will the Steelers offensive line get an extended look as the first unit is finally expected to start the game? Will the defense continue to bring the pressure regardless of which players are on the field?

This Saturday will answer these questions as the Steelers look to continue their preseason on a positive note. Make sure you get all the information you need below so you can enjoy the Steelers Week 2 preseason game:

Week 2 Preseason:

Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions

Date: Saturday, August 21st

Kickoff: 7:30 P.M. ET

Venue: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA

Weather: Live weather update

TV Channel: Broadcast nationally on NFL Network and locally on KDKA-TV with Bob Pompeani and Charlie Batch as commentators and Missi Matthews as the sideline reporter. A list of Steelers preseason affiliates can be seen HERE for stations carrying the game in various cities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Online: NFL.com Game Pass offers live games for international viewers and all out of market preseason games with a paid subscription. fuboTV also allows you to stream NFL games online with a subscription. NFL Game Center will update the action on a play-by-play basis.

Radio: Steeler Nation Radio with Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley, and Max Starks. The broadcast will be live on WDVE 102.5 FM and WBGG 970 AM in the Pittsburgh area or check the list of Steelers Radio Affiliates. Viewers can listen anywhere in the world online via Steelers.com, but the Steelers Official Mobile App does have geographical restrictions. The Steelers broadcast is also available on Westwood One radio, XM Radio and Sirius Radio on channel 228.

You can also follow Behind the Steel Curtain on Twitter or in the game thread article to catch all of the highlights. Be sure to check back with BTSC after the game for our post-match roundup, and subscribe to BTSC Steelers Radio on YouTube to catch The Steelers Post Game Show with Jeff Hartman, Bryan Anthony Davis, and Dave Schofield.