The NFL preseason kicks off this weekend, with a spotlight on tonight’s matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins. Although key players, including Kirk Cousins, will not participate, this game marks the first opportunity for fans and fantasy football enthusiasts to evaluate both teams as they gear up for the upcoming season.
The Falcons and Dolphins will face off 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. Residents in Miami can watch on CBS, while viewers in Atlanta can tune in on Fox. Additional local broadcasting options include CBS in Augusta, Dothan, and Savannah, as well as ABC in Columbus and Albany, and Fox in Birmingham.
For those without cable, the streaming options include NFL+, which allows viewers to watch out-of-market games on supported devices. NFL+ offers a subscription starting at $40 per year or $7 monthly, giving access to all NFL preseason games and the NFL Network. An upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone allows users to watch multiple games at once.
If you live in a local media market and wish to avoid cable, Sling TV is a cost-effective alternative for watching games this fall. Currently, Sling TV offers a promotion for its Orange + Blue plan at $30 for the first month. This plan provides access to a wide array of channels, including local affiliates, though CBS is not included, so adding Paramount+ would be necessary for Sling subscribers.
For those preparing for the new NFL season, Amazon offers a dedicated NFL Fan Shop filled with officially licensed merchandise such as jerseys, flags, and apparel. Great deals are also available on TVs, making it an ideal time to gear up for football season.