How to Stream NFL Preseason Week 3
NFL Preseason Week 3 kicks off tonight on FOX with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns and first-overall pick Baker Mayfield.
This week features 8 national telecasts including 2 on CBS, 2 on FOX, 1 on NBC, and 3 on NFL Network. Games on NFL Network will air nationally out-of-market, and on local affiliates in their home cities (in parentheses).
NFL Preseason National TV Schedule
Week | Date | Time | Game | Network |
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Week 3 | 8/23/2018 | 8:00 PM | Philadelphia @ Cleveland | FOX |
Week 3 | 8/24/2018 | 8:00 PM | Detroit @ Tampa Bay | CBS |
Week 3 | 8/24/2018 | 8:00 PM | Green Bay (WGBA) @ Oakland (KTVU) | NFL Network |
Week 3 | 8/25/2018 | 1:00 PM | Kansas City (KCTV) @ Chicago (WFLD) | NFL Network |
Week 3 | 8/25/2018 | 4:00 PM | Tennessee (WKRN) @ Pittsburgh (KDKA) | NFL Network |
Week 3 | 8/25/2018 | 8:00 PM | New Orleans @ LA Chargers | CBS |
Week 3 | 8/26/2018 | 4:00 PM | Cincinnati @ Buffalo | FOX |
Week 3 | 8/26/2018 | 8:00 PM | Arizona @ Dallas | NBC |
Which Streaming Service Should I Use for the Preseason?
While there are a number of options, we suggest you use fuboTV. While you won’t get ESPN, you will get NFL Network, CBS, FOX, and NBC for $40 for your first month ($45 after that).
This means you’ll get the widest coverage of both local and nationally televised games for under $50.
Our Pick
fuboTV
You’ll get NFL Network, CBS, FOX, NBC, and NFL RedZone.
All Live Streaming Options
You can also stream the NFL Preseason with Hulu Live TV, Playstation Vue, Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, and YouTube TV.
fuboTV
Price: $45
Includes: CBS, FOX, NBC, NFL Network, NFL RedZone (+$9)
Sling Blue
Price: $25
Includes: FOX, NBC, NFL Network, NFL RedZone (+$10), ESPN (must add Sling Orange +$15)
Limited Time: Get $10 OFF Your First Month of Sling TV
FOX is available in 17 markets.
PlayStation Vue
Price: $50
Includes: CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone (+$10)
DIRECTV NOW
Price: $55
Includes: CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, NFL Network
Nationally Televised Games
This week features 8 national telecasts including 2 on CBS, 2 on FOX, 1 on NBC, and 3 on NFL Network. Games on NFL Network will air nationally out of market, and on local affiliates in their home cities (in parentheses).
NFL Preseason National TV Schedule
Week | Date | Time | Game | Network |
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 3 | 8/23/2018 | 8:00 PM | Philadelphia @ Cleveland | FOX |
Week 3 | 8/24/2018 | 8:00 PM | Detroit @ Tampa Bay | CBS |
Week 3 | 8/24/2018 | 8:00 PM | Green Bay (WGBA) @ Oakland (KTVU) | NFL Network |
Week 3 | 8/25/2018 | 1:00 PM | Kansas City (KCTV) @ Chicago (WFLD) | NFL Network |
Week 3 | 8/25/2018 | 4:00 PM | Tennessee (WKRN) @ Pittsburgh (KDKA) | NFL Network |
Week 3 | 8/25/2018 | 8:00 PM | New Orleans @ LA Chargers | CBS |
Week 3 | 8/26/2018 | 4:00 PM | Cincinnati @ Buffalo | FOX |
Week 3 | 8/26/2018 | 8:00 PM | Arizona @ Dallas | NBC |
Locally Televised Games
During the Regular Season, AFC teams mostly air on CBS, while NFC teams mostly air on FOX. It’s slightly different during the preseason where each team partners with a local affiliate to air their preseason games.
Since each service offers a different set of local channels, we reviewed which service gets the most local games for each team.
NFL Preseason Streaming Schedule
TBD
How to Stream Out-of-Market NFL Preseason Games
NFL GamePass is an option for fans that live away from their favorite teams. While you won’t be able to watch telecasts airing in your local market, you will be able to watch all out-of-market preseason games (except the Raiders and 49ers).
During the regular season, you will be ale to watch all games on demand after they air, as well as live radio broadcast. If you want out-of-market regular season games, you’ll need NFL Sunday Ticket.
You can get a 7-Day Free Trial or $99.99 for the entire season.
Learn more by visiting NFL GamePass.
How to Watch the 2018 NFL Preseason for Free with an Antenna
Even if you don’t subscribe to a streaming service, you can still pick up local channels like CBS, FOX, and NBC with an antenna for free.
You will be able to watch 6 national telecasts and most local preseason telecasts for your favorite team.
Our Pick
We suggest the Mohu Leaf 30 (30-mile range) or Mohu Leaf 50 (60-mile range) depending on line of sight.
You can use TVFool’s “Free TV” tool to see how far each channel signal is from your address. If you live farther away, you might need to consider a higher-end roof mounted antenna ($60+).