The Green Bay Packers are officially kicking off their 2026 preseason, and if you’re not hyped for this one, you’re not paying attention! The team is on the road, heading a few states away, to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. And guess who they’ll be seeing? None other than Aaron Rodgers and former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, both reunited in the Steel City.
A Blast From The Super Bowl Past
Yep, Rodgers is still slingin’ it for the Steelers, heading into his second year there. But get this: Pittsburgh pulled off a massive reunion, bringing back none other than former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy to run the show. Talk about a blast from the past for Green Bay! These two combined to deliver the Packers’ most recent Super Bowl title, Super Bowl XLV, where Rodgers even snagged MVP honors. It’s wild to think the Steelers were the team they beat that night, and now these two are on the other side, ready to face their old squad. This isn’t just a preseason game, it’s a narrative showdown.
Love vs. The Legends and What’s Ahead
Now, the big question mark for this game: will Rodgers even suit up tonight? We don’t know yet! But Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has said he expects his starters to see at least a few snaps. It might be a limited unit, especially with a few guys still shaking off injuries, but Jordan Love and some of the other top players are definitely expected to get some reps. This won’t be the first time Love and company have gone up against a Rodgers-led Steelers team; they met in the regular season just last year. And guess what? The Packers took home the W in that prime time matchup, winning a thrilling 35-25 game. Tucker Kraft even had his biggest career game in that one. Can Love build on that momentum? We’re about to find out!
So, you don’t wanna miss this one! The Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game goes down on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Kickoff is 7:00 PM Eastern Time (that’s 6:00 PM Central for all you midwestern fans) straight from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can catch the national broadcast on NFL Network, or check out regional options like Packers TV Network, NBC 26 in Green Bay, NBC 4 in Milwaukee, or ABC 27 in Madison. Streaming online is available on NFL Network Online and NFL+ through the NFL app. And for the old school fans, tune into the Packers Radio Network. Get ready for some football!
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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