The 2024 NFL preseason will come to a close tonight as the New England Patriots face off against the Washington Commanders. This highly anticipated matchup features two top picks from the 2024 NFL Draft – Drake Maye for the Patriots and Jayden Daniels for the Commanders. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
Despite the usual focus on players on the roster bubble in the preseason finale, the New England Patriots, led by first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, plan to have all healthy players available take the field against the Washington Commanders.
This will be the Patriots’ first prime time preseason game since 2013, and you can find all the details on how to watch the New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders game tonight, including a free livestream option.
How to Watch the Patriots vs. Commanders Preseason Game Without Cable
You can catch the Patriots vs. Commanders game on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, even without cable. Simply stream the game on Peacock or Sling TV.
Watch the Patriots vs. Commanders Game on Peacock
Tune in to NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2024 NFL season, including the Patriots vs. Commanders preseason game, on Peacock. You can enjoy more NFL matchups on Peacock with various subscription options.
Watch the Patriots vs. Commanders Game on Sling TV
For an affordable option to watch the game, consider Sling TV, which also offers coverage for all 21 NFL preseason games this season. Take advantage of a 50% discount on your first month with Sling TV to catch the action.
Stream the NFL on Sling TV
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With Sling TV, you get 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space so you can watch the Patriots vs. Commanders game even if you’re not at home.
How to Watch the Patriots vs. Commanders Game Online for Free
With FuboTV’s sports-focused live TV streaming service, you’ll have access to nearly every channel broadcasting NFL preseason and regular season games. Every nationally broadcasted or NFL Network-televised game is available for streaming on FuboTV, which includes a seven-day free trial.
Sign up for the free trial to watch tonight’s New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders preseason game at no cost.
What time is the New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders preseason game?
The game between the New England Patriots and Washington Commanders is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 25 (5 p.m. PT).
What channel is the Patriots vs. Commanders game on tonight?
You can catch the New England Patriots vs. Washington Commanders game live on NBC and streamed on Peacock tonight.
2024 Sunday Night Football Schedule
Peacock will once again stream all NBC Sunday Night Football games, including the playoffs and Football Night in America. Take a look at the full Sunday Night Football schedule for the 2024-25 NFL season below.
NFL Kickoff
Thursday, September 5: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs
NFL Brazil
Friday, September 6: Green Bay vs. Philadelphia
Week 1
Sunday, September 8: L.A. Rams at Detroit Lions
Week 2
Sunday, September 15: Chicago Bears at Houston Texans
Week 3
Sunday, September 22: Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons
Week 4
Sunday, September 29: Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens
Week 5
Sunday, October 6: Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 6
Sunday, October 13: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Giants
Week 7
Sunday, October 20: New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 8
Sunday, October 27: Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers
Week 9
Sunday, November 3: Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 10
Sunday, November 10: Detroit Lions at Houston Texans
Week 11
Sunday, November 17: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets
Week 12
Sunday, November 24: Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams
Week 13
Thursday, November 28: Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers
Sunday, December 1: San Francisco 49ers at Buffalo Bills
Week 14
Sunday, December 8: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 15
Sunday, December 15: Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks
Week 16
Saturday, December 21 (1 p.m. ET): Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, December 22: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
Week 17
Sunday, December 29: Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns
Week 18
Sunday, January 5: TBD
Key dates for the 2024 NFL season
Here are the important dates to note for the upcoming NFL season, including the preseason and regular season.
August 1: Hall of Fame Game
August 1-4: Hall of Fame Weekend
August 8-11: First Preseason Weekend
August 15-18: Second Preseason Weekend
August 22-25: Third Preseason Weekend
September 1: Final Day of Preseason Training Camps
September 5: First Week of Regular Season Games
September 5-6 and September 8-9: Kickoff Weekend
September 6: NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15-16: Fall League Meeting
October 20: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10: NFL International Game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10-11: Special League Meeting
January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30: East-West Shrine Bowl
February 1: Senior Bowl
February 2: Pro Bowl Games
February 9: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24 to March 3: NFL Scouting Combine
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