The NFL preseason is well and truly underway, and while the games don’t count yet, the implications do, especially as the Arizona Cardinals welcome the mighty Kansas City Chiefs to State Farm Stadium. Both teams are expected to play starters, with Kyler Murray and Patrick Mahomes expected to be in action, making it a must-watch television event.
With two star quarterbacks on the field and plenty of young talent looking to make an impression, there’s more than enough intrigue to tune in, if you know how to. So whether you’re in Arizona, Kansas City, or elsewhere, here’s everything you need to know to catch Saturday night’s game.
When Is the Arizona Cardinals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Preseason Game?
- Date: Saturday, August 9
- Kickoff Time: 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MST)
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Unlike most other teams, the Chiefs have been playing their starters in the preseason for years, and the same trend will continue on Saturday with Mahomes confirmed to play in the first quarter. Meanwhile, Murray will be lining up in the preseason for the first time since 2021.
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How To Watch the Cardinals vs. Chiefs Preseason Game?
The Cardinals’ preseason opener against the Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on Saturday won’t appear on NFL Network. However, both fan bases have local options to catch the action.
Arizona Broadcast
- TV Channel: Arizona’s Family (KPHO-TV, CBS 5)
- Announcers: Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Sam Acho (color analyst), and Dani Sureck (sideline reporter)
- Cardinals Radio: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM
Kansas City Broadcast
- Channel: KMCI-TV & KSHB-TV
- Announcers: NA
- Chiefs Radio: KFNZ (96.5 FM) and WDAF (106.5 FM), and SiriusXM channel 383
It’s worth noting that the Chiefs also have television partners in St. Louis (KMOV, MMOV), Des Moines (KDSM), Tulsa (KJRH, KTPX), Wichita (KWCH), Arkansas (KNWA, KFTA), Columbia (KMIZ, KQFX), Joplin (KODE), St. Joseph (KQTV), Omaha (KMTV), Springfield (KOZL), & Topeka (WIBW, EIBW), and all these channels will broadcast their preseason games.
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch the Cardinals vs. Chiefs Preseason Game?
Fans without cable access, or outside of Kansas City or Arizona, can stream the Cardinals vs. Chiefs 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.
