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New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: NBC TV schedule, where to watch NFL season opener

After months of waiting, we're getting a real live NFL game as the Pittsburgh Steelers come to Gillette Stadium to take on the reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.

With his Deflategate suspension overturned by Judge Richard Berman, Tom Brady will be suiting up for the Patriots in a game that will bring an end to a long, long offseason with two AFC rivals facing off.

Here's all the info you need to catch the game Thursday night.

Game Info
Time: 8:30 p.m. EST
Location: Gillette Stadium
City: Foxborough

Broadcast Crew
Play-by-play: Al Michaels
Color: Cris Collinsworth
Sideline: Michele Tafoya

TV Info

With NBC carrying the national broadcast on the opening rendition of Thursday NIght Football (a replacement broadcast of sorts for an extra Sunday Night Football broadcast later in the season) the game will be carried by your local NBC affiliate (WHDH, Comcast Ch.