Who Is Singing the National Anthem at Packers-Steelers Game in Week 8? Get to Know the SNF Singer
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football in what is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated games of Week 8 in the 2025 NFL season. The matchup carries significant weight, as Aaron Rodgers will face his former team for the first time in his legendary career.
Before the game officially kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET, the Brass Section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform the National Anthem at Acrisure Stadium. This performance gives them a unique opportunity to play in their home city on a national broadcast for NBC, which will also be streaming on Peacock.
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How Did the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Section Earn This Performance?
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s brass section features an ensemble of musicians playing instruments such as the trumpet, French horn, tuba, and trombone. While it is a subsection of the larger Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass has also performed as its own separate act since 1994.
The full orchestra and its brass section have been staples of Pittsburgh for decades. They perform regularly, with the brass section’s annual Holiday Brass Spectacular being a local favorite. The group is led by principal trumpeter George Vosburgh, a successful musician who has won a Grammy Award, among other accomplishments.
For this game, the Steelers are honoring their long history in Pittsburgh, including wearing throwback uniforms as a tribute to their 1933 founding. This decision to respect their origins and hometown may have contributed to their choice to have local legends perform “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
What Makes This a Special Night for a Steelers Game in Pittsburgh?
The Steelers have promoted Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season as “Throwback Week” for Pittsburgh ahead of their game against the Packers. Honoring their storied history, the team is paying tribute to its roots with throwback uniforms and by featuring a city staple to perform the National Anthem before kickoff.
Adding to this trend, the Steelers also announced that Bret Michaels will perform at halftime. Michaels was born and raised in Pittsburgh before becoming a legendary rock star with the band “Poison.” This decision further showcases the city’s local legends and fully displays its history.
While the local history will be featured, the Steelers will also focus on growing their lead atop the AFC North division. Beyond the team’s goals, it will also be a special night for Rodgers, who will face off against the Packers for the first time ever.
