The Steelers’ preseason date with the Jets on Aug. 21 at Acrisure Stadium comes with a little extra quarterback intrigue. Will Howard and Drew Allar are still battling through the competition, and Friday night gives them another chance to make their case.
Aaron Rodgers, who spent two seasons in New York, has made it clear he sees no real benefit in preseason action. That leaves Howard and Allar to squeeze every bit of value out of their reps against his former team.
The Jets arrive after a Week 1 preseason loss to the Buccaneers, a game in which Brady Cook led the team in passing production and Braelon Allen made the strongest offensive impression.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 21, in Pittsburgh.
Tickets for the game are available through StubHub, with prices starting at $19 and climbing as high as $450. Buyers can sort listings by date, price, section and quantity, compare options in one place and review delivery and entry details before checking out.
For fans trying to land the best seat at the best price, the key is timing. The earliest shoppers usually get the widest selection, while last-minute buyers can sometimes find lower prices if inventory is still there. It also helps to compare sections closely, especially upper center versus lower corner, and to confirm mobile transfer details, venue bag policy and arrival plans before heading to the stadium.
Pittsburgh opened its preseason schedule with a 28-9 win over the Packers on Aug. 13. After the Jets game, the Steelers will close the preseason Aug. 27 at Buffalo.
The full regular-season slate follows, beginning Sept. 13 at home against the Falcons. The schedule includes a Paris Game against the Saints on Oct. 25 and finishes with road games at the Titans and Ravens, with the Panthers and Ravens dates still listed as TBD.
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