The long offseason is over, it’s time for the New England Patriots to take the field again as we get set for the 2024 NFL preseason. The Patriots’ three-game preseason slate opens up Thursday and features some minor changes to the broadcast from previous years.
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Unlike regular season games, Patriots preseason games can be tricky to track down depending on where you live. Fortunately for those living in New England, most areas will carry the game as part of the Patriots preseason TV Network.
Meanwhile, Patriots preseason broadcasts will look a little different this year as Devin McCourty and Jason McCourty will lead the broadcast — along with longtime radio color commentator Scott Zolak.
Like in previous seasons, preseason games are available streaming for free for those who live in TV markets (available here via Patriots.com).
Here’s everything you need to watch Patriots preseason games for free and how to find the game on TV or streaming.
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How to watch Patriots 2024 Preseason Games
Here’s the full TV schedule for New England’s three preseason games this year (see below for your local channel for the Patriots Preseason Network):
Game 1 – Thursday, Aug. 8 | Patriots vs. Panthers | 7 p.m. | TV: WBZ/Patriots Preseason Network locally, no national broadcast | Live stream: fuboTV, Sling,
Game 2 – Thursday, Aug. 15 | Patriots vs. Eagles | 7 p.m. | TV: WBZ/Patriots Preseason Network locally, no national broadcast | Live stream: fuboTV, Sling,
Game 3 – Sunday, Aug. 25 | Patriots at Commanders | 8 p.m. | TV: WBZ/Patriots Preseason Network locally, NBC nationally | Live stream: fuboTV, Sling,
What TV channel will the games be on? – The short answer: It depends. Those around Boston can find the game easily on WBZ Channel 4. For those in Western Mass., the game will air on WWLP Channel 22.
The games will also air across most New England markets (plus Hawaii) as part of the “Patriots Preseason Network.” You can find your local TV affiliate on the Patriots website — or check out the full list below.
What about national broadcasts? The third Patriots preseason game will air nationally on NBC. However, if you live in an area that has the game locally (namely, in New England), the NBC broadcast will be blacked out.
Live stream info: fuboTV | Sling | DirecTV Stream | NFL+ – Fans can watch preseason games for free by signing up for a free trial of fuboTV or NFL+. Meanwhile, Sling offers one of the cheapest streaming options on the market.
How to watch games out-of-market: NFL+ – Fans who live outside of the New England TV market can sign up for NFL+ can watch every preseason game. NFL+ also comes with a free seven-day trial.
How to watch games for free – Fans in New England can watch Patriots games for free in the official Patriots app and on Patriots.com (but only when using safari mobile browser.” According to the Patriots, if the game “is available to watch on local TV it will be available to watch in the Patriots app and website.”
PATRIOTS PRESEASON TV NETWORK
Massachusetts: Boston, WBZ-TV Ch. 4 | Springfield, WWLP-TV Ch. 22
Connecticut: Hartford, WCTX Ch. 59
Maine: Portland, WMTW-TV Ch. 8 | Bangor, WVII-TV Ch. 7
New Hampshire: Manchester, WMUR-TV Ch. 9
Rhode Island: Providence, WNAC-TV Ch. 64
Vermont: Burlington, WCAX-TV Ch. 3
Hawaii: Honolulu, KFVE-TV Ch. 5
