NFL preseason football is set to commence in earnest this weekend, with Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins fans eagerly anticipating their matchup tonight. Although several pivotal players, including Kirk Cousins, will be absent for this game, it marks the first opportunity for supporters and fantasy football enthusiasts to gauge the capabilities of both teams ahead of the NFL season.
Here are the details on how and when to catch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins game tonight, regardless of whether you have cable or are located out of market.
The Falcons and Dolphins will clash in their NFL preseason game on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT). The game will be available for streaming on NFL+ nationwide and will be broadcast locally on various channels, including:
Miami, FL: CBS
Atlanta, GA: Fox
Augusta, GA: CBS
Columbus, GA: ABC
Savannah, GA: CBS
Albany, GA: ABC
Birmingham, AL: Fox
Huntsville, AL: Circle
Dothan, AL: CBS
For streaming options, fans can access the game locally on Fox and ABC via Sling TV, while those within a CBS media market can view it live on Paramount+.
Notably, both CBS Essentials and Paramount+ are subsidiaries of Paramount Global.
For those outside the Florida or Georgia media markets, the only available option to watch today’s game is through NFL+. This streaming service offers access to all NFL preseason games, including those outside your market, and starts at $40 per year or $7 per month. NFL+ can be accessed on various devices and includes NFL Network and additional features with the premium NFL+ subscription.
Key features of NFL+ include:
– Access to all NFL preseason games, even out of market.
– Ability to stream local and primetime regular season games on mobile devices.
– NFL Network access, with NFL RedZone available in the premium tier.
For viewers in local media markets without a cable subscription, Sling TV is an economical choice. The Orange + Blue plan, which typically costs $60 monthly, is currently available for $30 during a promotion for the first month. For those seeking basic cable channels, the Blue plan starts at $45 monthly.
Sling TV also offers deals for a four-month prepay on the Orange + Blue tier, which includes a Sports Extra plan with channels like the Golf Channel and Big Ten Network, totaling $219 instead of $300.
However, since Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS, subscribers may want to complement their service with Paramount+.
Key advantages of the Sling TV Orange + Blue plan include:
– Access to a wide array of channels, including local affiliates.
– Coverage of most local NFL games and national broadcasts at competitive rates.
– 50 hours of cloud DVR storage included with all tiers.
– Add-on sports channels available through Sling TV’s Sports Extras.
If you’re eagerly waiting for kickoff, it’s also a great time to explore Amazon’s NFL Fan Shop, featuring a vast selection of officially licensed merchandise, including jerseys, flags, T-shirts, and more, helping fans gear up for the 2024-25 NFL season.