Football finally returned last weekend with the start of the NFL preseason, and the action picks back up this weekend as Week 2 gets underway.
After a full slate of games on Saturday, the night wraps up with a battle of 1-0 teams as the Arizona Cardinals travel to Denver to face the Broncos. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the matchup.
When Is the Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos Preseason Game?
- Date: Saturday, August 16
- Kickoff Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver
The Cardinals are looking to build off the success of their first preseason game, where they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17.
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— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 10, 2025
Arizona’s starters saw limited action in Week 1, and they reportedly plan to continue playing them on a case-by-case basis. The team traveled to Denver earlier this week for joint practices before they face off on Saturday night.
The Cardinals are coming off a rough season where they went 8-9 and missed the playoffs. The preseason is a time to iron out roster issues and clean up execution before the regular season starts, and their matchup against Denver will be a good opportunity to do so.
The Denver Broncos also notched a win in their preseason opener, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 30-9. Like Arizona, they played their starters in limited snaps.
.@sehlinger3 ↗️ @cpkorn12 for SIX!
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 10, 2025
Denver is coming off its best season in a decade, making the playoffs and finding its franchise quarterback in Bo Nix. However, its offense looked clunky last week, and the Broncos will look to sharpen things up ahead of the regular season.
How To Watch the Cardinals vs. Broncos Preseason Game on TV?
The Broncos-Cardinals week two preseason matchup will air on national television on NFL Network. Coverage will begin after the New York Jets and New York Giants game, which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. EST, comes to an end. Both local markets will also cover the game.
Cardinals Broadcast
- TV Channel: CBS (Arizona’s Family)
- Announcers: Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Sam Acho (color analyst), Dani Sureck (sideline reporter)
- Carindals Radio: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (KMVP-FM)
Broncos Broadcast
- TV Channel: 9News Denver (NBC Affiliate)
- Announcers: Steve Levy (play-by-play), Ryan Harris (color analyst), Scotty Gange (sideline reporter)
- Broncos Radio: KOA 850 AM
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch the Cardinals vs. Broncos Week 1 Preseason Game?
Those with YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and FuboTV will all have access to the game via NFL Network.
Fans can also watch the game through NFL+, the league’s subscription streaming service. NFL+ is available for $49.99 for the entire season, and it offers access to every single NFL preseason game.
