The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting the Tennessee Titans for the preseason opener at Raymond James Stadium, and all eyes will be on No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward’s debut for the latter. The Titans are entering a new era with Ward under center, and it’ll be exciting to see how he fares in his debut.
While Baker Mayfield likely won’t be in action, there’s still more than enough intrigue to tune in, if you know how to. So whether you’re in Tampa Bay, Tennessee, or streaming from elsewhere, here’s everything you need to know to catch Saturday night’s game.
When Is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Titans Preseason Game?
- Date: Saturday, August 9
- Kickoff Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, Florida
The matchup will mark the 13th preseason meeting between these two teams. Tampa Bay leads the all-time preseason series 7-5, with a shared AFC history that stretches back to the Titans’ days as the Houston Oilers.
Excuse me, Cam Ward?! pic.twitter.com/irbbCMz3Fi
— Nick Penticoff (@NickPenticoff) August 2, 2025
How To Watch the Buccaneers vs. Titans Preseason Game?
The Bucs’ preseason opener against the Titans at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday won’t appear on NFL Network. However, both fan bases have local options to catch the action.
Bucs Broadcast
- TV Channel: WFLA
- Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Rondé Barber (color analyst), and Aileen Hantiuk (sideline reporter)
- Bucs Radio: WXTB 97.9 FM
Titans Broadcast
- Channel: WKRN-News 2
- Announcers: Paul Burmeister (play-by-play), Charles Davis (color analyst), and Ross Tucker (sideline reporter)
- Titans Radio: WGFX 104.5 FM-The Zone, SiriusXM 382
The Titans radio crew will feature Taylor Zarzour calling play-by-play, Dave McGinnis as analyst, Lucas Panzica as Gameday host, and Amie Wells and Will Boling as sideline reporters. Meanwhile, the Bucs radio crew will comprise Gene Deckerhoff (play-by-play), Dave Moore (color analyst), and T.J. Rives (reporter).
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch the Buccaneers vs. Titans Week 1 Preseason Game?
Fans without cable access, or outside of Florida and Tennessee, can stream the Bucs vs. Titans Week 1 preseason game through several platforms:
NFL+
NFL+ is the top choice for streaming preseason NFL games. The service includes NFL Network coverage of many preseason contests and ad-free game highlights.
NFL+ costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 for the entire season. However, they’re currently offering a 20% discount on annual plans, bringing the total to just $39.99.
The premium option, NFL+ Premium, runs $14.99 per month or $99.99 for the season (discounted to $79.99 with the 20% savings). NFL+ Premium adds NFL RedZone, NFL Pro for fantasy lineup optimization, and complete game replays, including condensed versions and all-22 coaches’ film.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV’s Choice+ Sports Pack bundles NFL Network with ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, plus college networks like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network. A package with these channels costs $69.99 per month.
DirecTV Stream sweetens the deal with a five-day free trial available across all packages, including their premium ULTIMATE package.
FuboTV
FuboTV offers similar coverage to DirecTV but charges $84.99 for the first month of streaming access. The service includes ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and over 100 additional live channels, plus a free trial period.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV provides another streaming path for NFL preseason coverage. Packages start at $82.99 monthly and include a free three-day trial for new users. The service features all major channels, including CBS, ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBCSN, and NFL Network.
