The Detroit Lions are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs today in a rematch of the 2023 NFL season opener. In that initial game, the Lions surprised many by securing a victory over the Chiefs. They’re hoping to replicate that success in today’s NFL preseason Week 2 matchup.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs game.
The game will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). It will be broadcast on NFL Network and can be streamed through platforms such as Sling TV.
For those without cable and looking to watch the game, there are several options available. Sling TV offers a cost-effective choice for watching NFL games, including the NFL Network, if you subscribe to either the Orange tier or the Blue tier. The recommended plan is the Orange + Blue tier, which regularly costs $60 per month, but there is currently a promotion that allows you to start for just $30 in the first month.
Sling TV is offering deals on four months of the Orange + Blue tier combined with the Sports Extra plan for a prepaid total of $219, discounted from $300. Since Sling TV does not include CBS, users may want to consider adding Paramount+.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue plan include 46 total channels, access to most local and nationally broadcast NFL games, and 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. Additional sports channels can be added through Sling’s Sports Extras.
Alternatively, FuboTV provides another avenue for watching the NFL without cable. FuboTV offers sports-focused streaming, providing access to various NFL games throughout the season. A seven-day free trial is available, and the platform includes CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.
FuboTV’s Pro Tier features over 180 channels and comes with 1,000 hours of DVR storage, allowing for flexibility in viewing.
Hulu + Live TV is another option that includes access to NFL Network, along with many other channels, and comes with unlimited DVR storage for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
For those specifically looking to catch today’s game and all NFL preseason games, NFL+ offers access to all preseason games for $40 per year or $7 per month, including out-of-market games and the NFL Network through an upgrade to NFL+ Premium.
As the NFL season approaches, fans can also check out the Amazon NFL Fan Shop, which offers official licensed merchandise, including jerseys, team flags, and more, with various deals available on sports-viewing equipment.