What TV channel is Chiefs vs. Cardinals on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL preseason game
The Arizona Cardinals officially open their preseason. They welcome the Kansas City Chiefs to State Farm Stadium on Saturday in both teams' preseason opener. The Cardinals and Chiefs are meeting in the preseason in Arizona for the third time since 2021.
The Cardinals are coming off an 8-9 season and added a lot to their defense this offseason. The Chiesf are coming off a Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
If you are planning on watching the game, below is the information you need.
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What TV channel is Chiefs vs. Cardinals on today?
The Cardinals and Chiefs open their preseason Saturday night. Both teams will lay their starters, with the Chiefs expected to have their first unit in, including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for about a quarter. The Cardinals have not said how long the starters will play. It is the first time since 2021 that quarterback Kyler Murray will get preseason action.
Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Chiefs vs. Cardinals preseason football start time
The game kicks off at 5 p.m. Arizona time, an earlier start time than most preseason home games, but this is probably because it is a 7 p.m. kickoff in Kansas City for their local fans.
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