Pittsburgh heads to Carolina to play in the final preseason matchup before the regular season starts
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The NFL preseason is winding down, as the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, to play against the Panthers for tonight’s Week 3 matchup. Set for Bank of America Stadium, tonight’s game won’t feature an on-field appearance from Aaron Rodgers just yet, though the Steelers are still expected to pull off a win going into tonight’s matchup. The Steelers are 1-1 so far in the preseason, while Carolina has lost both of its recent games.
At a Glance: Where to Stream Steelers vs. Panthers NFL Game Online
Stream: Sling
Channel: NFL Network
Date, Time: Today, Aug. 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
“Failure is always best this time of year to learn from and to be able to let the coaches go through and let us go through it,” Rodgers said, according to ESPN, about not starting in the preseason games this month. For now, here’s how to tune into the Steelers and Panthers NFL preseason matchup, even if you don’t have cable.
How to Watch Steelers vs. Panthers NFL Game Online
Read on for our quick streaming guide to watching tonight’s Panthers vs. Steelers showdown without cable.
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Sling TV
NFL fans who’ve already said goodbye to their traditional cable TV packages can still access the NFL Network online. We recommend checking out Sling Blue, which includes the NFL Network in its lineup along with local networks like ABC and NBC. If you’re new to the streaming service, you can get a subscription starting at $50.99 per month. Subscribers get access to 40+ channels.
Want to watch more NFL games throughout the upcoming regular season? Sling recently introduced its new Day Passes, which grant you access to multiple networks and streaming events for $4.99 per day.
Steelers vs. Panthers Odds
Pittsburgh is favored to win going into this Thursday’s NFL preseason game with a (-196) moneyline advantage versus the Carolina Panthers (+164). Following the preseason games, the Panthers will play the Jaguars in their Week 1 game with the Steelers playing the Jets.
