Rob King and Max Starks commentate from Indianapolis; watch Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt on CBS and Paramount+

The NFL Regular Season matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers takes place on Saturday, 11 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 UK time. Two broadcast crews will be on the case, one covering the field and one tuned to the game from across the country, giving fans on both sides of the pond a full view of how the teams line up and play out.

The field crew: Rob King and Max Starks

On the ground, commentary comes from Rob King, supported by Max Starks as co-commentator, with Missi Matthews reporting live. The trio has been working closely together through the season, and their chemistry is already familiar to viewers who have followed the Steelers side of the broadcast. Just two days ago, Rob King, Missi Matthews and a third analyst broke down the Steelers' week-5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, giving the crew plenty of recent shared context ahead of this game.

The same team has also been featured in the "In The Locker Room" segment, where Rob King and Max Starks have been paired together on the air while Missi Matthews joined in to share her perspective. That recurring role means the three know each other's cadence well, which matters when seconds and split-second decisions on the field are being called in real time.

The remote crew: Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt

From the United States, the broadcast is fronted by Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt, who were paired as CBS' top broadcast crew for the 2026 NFL opener. Jim Nantz is a longtime CBS play-by-play announcer, and the pairing with J.J. Watt, the CBS NFL analyst, marks a notable shift in how the top of the CBS tower is staffed this season.

That new pairing has drawn attention. Over the past week, Jim Nantz has been facing questions about his chemistry with J.J. Watt, with some fans suggesting the longtime announcer is overplaying his role in the tower. The concern surfaced again on 21 September, when an awkward moment between the two during the call for the Steelers–Patriots game was witnessed by fans and has stuck with viewers since. It is worth watching how that dynamic settles as the season progresses, because the tower crew's communication is often what ties a broadcast together.

Where to watch

The field and remote commentary will be delivered over the season channel at 102.5 WDVE-FM, the dedicated feed used for these regular-season games. For those who prefer the traditional sports-TV networks, the broadcast is also available through CBS in the United States, alongside Paramount+, giving fans multiple ways to follow the Colts versus Steelers game as it plays out on Saturday.

Whether you are tracking the play-by-play from the tower or listening for the split-second calls coming off the field, this matchup has both crews in position and ready. Kickoff is set for 18:00 UK time, so tune in ahead of the clock and watch how the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers stack up against one another.

Article generated: 11 October 2026, 18:01 GMT