Want Pittsburgh Steelers Games Without Cable? Best Streaming Plans Explained

As I look for ways to watch Pittsburgh Steelers games online during the 2024-25 season, I’ve found several options that avoid expensive cable subscriptions. Let me explain the methods I’ve discovered for streaming these games at a lower cost.

In a hurry? To sign up and start streaming now, these are our favorite services for Steelers fans:

Why You Need a VPN Today

However, first you need a VPN to unblock US streaming services from . Our favourite is ExpressVPN. It’s definitely not the cheapest option at $6.67/month, but it just works – and across all your devices.

They have servers in 25+ US cities/states and 105 countries, which unblock access to premium streaming platforms available only in the US, as well as free “on demand” TV services worldwide.

You’ll have access to local platforms as if you were in the country, meaning you can watch BBC iPlayer as if you were in the UK, CBC Gem as if you were in Canada, plus hundreds more worldwide.

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Hotdog users get three months free at ExpressVPN, so it’s a “no-brainer” for us. Decide for yourself with their 30 day money-back guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Once you’ve installed your VPN and connected to a US server, you’ll still need to subscribe separately to access premium streaming services.

Bottom line: 15 of the 17 regular season Steelers games will air on live TV with two exclusive to streaming (on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix). The services above have you covered for the regular and postseason. See the Steelers schedule below.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Week 12

In Week 12, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 8-2 record.

How to watch the Steelers game today? What time does it start?
See our guide on where and when you can watch the next Pittsburgh Steelers game.

What Channel Can I Watch Steelers Games On?

Steelers games air mostly on local networks that can be streamed online or watched via a digital antenna: ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. Two games are exclusive to streaming platforms: Prime Video and Netflix. If you want to stream Steelers preseason games online you’ll also need NFL Network, which is available through streaming services nationwide.

Here is the distribution of Steelers games and where they will appear:

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How to Watch Pittsburgh Steelers Games Without Cable

Streaming services Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu + Live TV let you watch Pittsburgh Steelers games, plus many other live and on-demand shows, without cable or contracts. Sign up for a free trial, download the included app onto your streaming device, and then select the channel you need to start watching the Steelers game live.

You can use a device from almost anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection. Universally supported devices include Amazon Fire TV, Android Mobile, Android TV-based smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, iOS, Roku, Samsung smart TVs, and web browsers. Other smart TVs and gaming systems (like Xbox One and Playstation) are also widely supported.

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The streaming services with all the channels for Pittsburgh Steelers games are below. Remember: two Steelers games are exclusive to Prime Video (Nov 21st) and Netflix (Dec 25th), which are standalone streaming platforms. This means you’ll need a subscription to both Amazon Prime and Netflix to watch those games.

Service	Price	Channels	DVR	Screens
	$79.99/month	150+	✅	10
	$79.99/month	90+	✅	unlimited
	$76.99/month	95+	✅	2
	$72.99/month	100+	✅	3

A few more options are available if you don’t mind missing some games, as the following services include at least one of the channels you’ll need. Click the logo to see our full review for all the details.

Service	Price	Channels	Steelers Channels
	$45.00/month	40+	ABC, Fox, NBC, NFL Network
	$8.99/month	N/A	Prime Video
	$7.99/month	N/A	CBS
	$7.99/month	N/A	NBC
	$6.99/month	N/A	Netflix
	$6.99/month	N/A	Variable‡

Out-of-Market Games – Do Steelers Fans Need NFL Sunday Ticket?

Steelers fans who don’t live within the team’s broadcast region may find it hard to watch their team’s matchups, as most NFL games air locally on affiliate networks. These fans should read our guide to watching NFL Out-of-Market Football Games to learn about their options.

The obvious solution is NFL Sunday Ticket. This is only available through YouTube or YouTube TV though, making it expensive. A cheaper alternative is to watch out-of-market NFL games with a VPN. We suggest Express VPN.

Are you a fan outside your team’s broadcast area? Learn to get complete access with our Pittsburgh Steelers Out-of-Market Game Guide.

Our Choice

Fubo is our top choice for Steelers fans. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

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About the Pittsburgh Steelers

To Mike Tomlin’s credit, the Steelers have never had a losing season during his tenure. Pittsburgh managed to sneak into the playoffs as the seventh seed in the AFC last year, despite having an anemic offense led by a combination of Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubiski, and Mason Rudolph at quarterback.

During the offseason, Pickett was traded to Philadelphia, Trubiski was released and signed by the Bills, and Rudolph signed with Tennessee. In their place, the team traded for Justin Fields and signed Russell Wilson as a free agent.

Despite lacking a big-time receiver, the Steelers opted for offensive linemen with their first two picks in the draft. They also failed to sign anyone of note in free agency, but there are rumors the team might eventually land Brandon Aiyuk in a trade.

Ultimately, it looks like the Steelers will play a ground-and-pound style with Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren getting a lot of carries. New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has shown an affinity for running the football during stints with Tennessee and Atlanta. They will get to develop their style in training camp before game day.

On defense, the team will go as far as TJ Watt can take them. Perhaps the best edge rusher in the game today, Watt played in all 17 games in 2023 after missing seven the year before. His health will play a large role in determining how far the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 season will go.

Although the team has struggled to achieve much in the past few years, historically they’re one of the best in the league. Pittsburgh has won six Super Bowl titles, their last following the 2008 season. A few of their notable players include “Mean” Joe Greene, Franco Harris, and Troy Polamalu. Terry Bradshaw and Rod Woodson are other Steelers players who were paramount to the franchise’s success over the last several decades.

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AFC North Standings

2024-25 Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Schedule

How do I watch the Pittsburgh Steelers game tonight?
Steelers night games are available nationally. This includes Thursday (Amazon Prime), Sunday (NBC), and Monday (ABC/ESPN). Sunday afternoon games will air on CBS and Fox. And the Christmas Day game will be on Netflix. Streaming services like Hulu and Fubo will give you access to all of the TV broadcasts.

FAQs

How do I record Pittsburgh Steelers live games?

Most streaming services include a cloud DVR feature that makes it easy to record live Steelers games. Once a user logs into their service, they can select the game they want to record and then watch it later. This is usually possible with any show on any channel. If a streaming package doesn’t include a DVR, one can be purchased and set up separately.

What radio stations are the Pittsburgh Steelers on?

Steelers Nation Radio provides audio coverage of all Pittsburgh Steelers NFL games to fans in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, including coverage in Western Pennsylvania and areas of Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. Its flagship stations are WDVE (102.5 FM) and WBGG (970 AM) in Pittsburgh, while Steelers Nation Radio also stretches out to Virginia and Georgia. Steelers fans not in these areas can listen via SiriusXM or at steelers.com.

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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