The Chicago Bears are set to take on the Buffalo Bills today in an NFL preseason matchup. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has not yet confirmed whether Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, will start the game against the Bills.
Here’s how to watch the Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills game, even if you don’t have cable.
The game will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT). It will be broadcast on NFL Network and can be streamed via Sling TV and other platforms.
For those without cable that includes NFL Network, Sling TV is a cost-effective solution for watching the game and other major sporting events this fall. To access NFL Network on Sling TV, you’ll need a subscription to either the Orange or Blue tier, with the recommendation to upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier for broader NFL coverage. The Orange + Blue plan is currently available for $30 for the first month, discounted from the regular price of $60. The Blue plan starts at $45 per month but is $22.50 for the initial month.
Sling TV also offers a four-month prepayment option for the Orange + Blue tier along with the Sports Extra plan, which includes channels like Golf Channel and Big Ten Network, for $219 instead of $300.
As Sling TV doesn’t offer CBS, subscribers may want to add Paramount+ to their plan.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue plan include:
– Access to 46 channels, including local affiliates of NBC, Fox, and ABC where available.
– Most local and nationally broadcast NFL games.
– 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage included in all subscription tiers.
– Options to add various sports channels through Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.
FuboTV is another option for watching NFL games. This sports-focused streaming service offers extensive coverage, including CBS, Fox, and NBC, making it suitable for watching not just today’s game, but others throughout the season. FuboTV provides a seven-day free trial for new users.
Notable features of FuboTV’s Pro Tier include:
– No contracts, allowing for cancellation at any time.
– Over 180 channels, including NFL Network (upgrade required for NFL RedZone).
– 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording included in all tiers.
Hulu + Live TV is also available for streaming NFL games, featuring a mix of 90 channels including Fox and FS1 and offering unlimited DVR storage. The subscription comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
For those interested in following the game on mobile, NFL+ is a premium streaming service that grants access to NFL Network and allows for streaming of local and primetime regular season games. NFL+ starts at $40 per year, or $7 per month.
In addition, Amazon’s NFL Fan Shop is ideal for fans looking to gear up for the upcoming NFL season, with a wide array of officially licensed products such as jerseys, team flags, and more, making it a great time to explore the deals available for NFL merchandise.