2026 NFL preseason: How to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight, channel, where to stream and more

The NFL preseason is officially underway with Week 2, and this weekend, you can catch a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, August 22, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game is one of 10 preseason matchups on Saturday, all of which are airing on the NFL Network.

The 18-week regular 2026 NFL season officially starts on September 9 when the Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots, but in the meantime, here's a look at how to watch the Chiefs vs. Rams and the rest of the 2026 NFL preseason.

How to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL preseason game:

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

TV channel: NFL Network

Streaming: YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV and more

When is the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason game?

The Buccs play the Chiefs on Saturday, August 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Chiefs vs. Buccs preseason game on?

The Chiefs vs. Buccaneers NFL preseason game will air on NFL Network.

Where to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers without cable:

NFL 2026 preseason schedule:

All times Eastern

Saturday, August 22

Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions: 12:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns: 1:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings: 1:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

New Orleans Saints vs. Los Angeles Rams: 4:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins: 4:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Chicago Bears vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 7:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots: 7:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:30 p.m. (NFL Network)

Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals: 10:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Sunday, August 23

Seattle Seahawks vs. Tennessee Titans: 8:00 p.m. (FOX)

Thursday, August 27

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills: 7:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns: 8:00 p.m. (Prime Video)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 8:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Los Angeles Rams vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 10:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Friday, August 28

Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens: 6:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers: 7:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins: 7:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 7:30 p.m. (NFL Network)

New York Giants vs. New York Jets: 7:30 p.m. (NFL Network)

New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys: 8:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers: 8:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Seattle Seahawks vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 8:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 8:00 p.m. (CBS)

Minnesota Vikings vs. Denver Broncos: 9:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Saturday, August 29

Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Chicago Bears vs. Tennessee Titans: 6:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

How to watch the 2026 NFL preseason:

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