The 2025 NFL Preseason is in full swing, and the New Orleans Saints are the only team yet to play a game. The Saints will finally kick off their campaign on Sunday at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Chargers, who played in the Hall of Fame game against the Detroit Lions last week.
Both teams are expected to sit out their starters, but the Saints quarterback battle is in full swing. Spencer Rattler will get the first snaps in the preseason opener, followed by Tyler Shough and Jake Haener, making the game must-watch TV. So, here’s everything you need to know to catch the action on Sunday.
When Is the New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Chargers Preseason Game?
- Date: Sunday, August 10
- Kickoff Time: 4:00 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT )
- Location:Â SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
The Saints and the Chargers will be playing their 12th preseason game against each other on Sunday. The Saints have a 7-4 edge in the head-to-head record, but in terms of regular season play, the Chargers are ahead with a 6-8 record.
Spencer Rattler was named QB1 for the first preseason game
He has a HUGE opportunity on Sunday pic.twitter.com/B2DIngawuj
— Trizzy Trace (@tracegirouard48) August 9, 2025
How To Watch the Saints vs. Chargers Preseason Game?
The Saints’ preseason opener against the Chargers will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network on Sunday. The NFL Network will broadcast the feed of the home team, the Chargers in this case, with both fan bases having local options to catch the action.
Chargers Broadcast
- TV Channel: CBS Los Angeles
- Announcers: Â Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Â Dan Fouts (analyst), Jaime Maggio (sideline reporter)
- Chargers Radio: KFI AM-640
Saints Broadcast
- Channel: Â FOX 8, Gray TV (WVUE FOX 8 locally)
- Announcers: Joel Meyers (play-by-play), Jon Stinchcomb (color analyst), and Erin Summers (sideline reporter)
- Saints Radio: WWL-870 AM and 105.3 FM
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch the Saints vs. Chargers Week 1 Preseason Game?
Fans without cable access, or outside of Los Angeles and New Orleans, can stream the Saints vs. Chargers 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, is $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 also offers 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.
