The Miami Dolphins will open their preseason on the road against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and all eyes will be on the debut of Quinn Ewers. The rookie quarterback was considered a third-fourth round talent but fell to the Dolphins in the seventh round and is now in a QB2 battle with Zach Wilson.
With plenty of other rookies making their debut, there’s more than enough intrigue to tune in, if you know how to. So, here’s everything you need to know to watch the Dolphins vs. Bears game.
When Is the Miami Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears Preseason Game?
- Date: Sunday, August 10
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago
The Bears have a new head coach and offensive system in place, and Sunday’s game will give fans the first glimpse of how the team performs under Ben Johnson’s leadership. Johnson is resting most of his starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, but plenty of rookie debuts are on the line, including those of Luther Burden III and Colston Loveland.
The Dolphins also have an exciting rookie class led by first-round pick Kenneth Grant. Alongside Grant and Ewers, some of the other rookies expected to be in action include cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. and guard Jonah Savaiinaea.
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How To Watch the Dolphins vs. Bears Preseason Game on TV?
The Dolphins’ preseason opener against the Bears at Soldier Field will be televised nationally on NFL Network on Sunday. The NFL Network will broadcast the Bears’ field, as both fan bases have local options to catch the action.
Dolphins Broadcast
- TV Channel: CBS
- Announcers: Steve Goldstein (play-by-play), Kim Bokamper (color analyst), Mike Cugno (sideline reporter)
- Dolphins Radio: BIG 105.9 FM (WBGG), WIOD 610-AM
Bears Broadcast
- Channel: FOX32 Chicago
- Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play), Jim Miller and Stacey Dales (color analysts), Lou Canellis, and Jasmine Baker (sideline reporters)
- Bears Radio: ESPN Chicago (1000 AM, 100.3 FM HD2), LATINO MIX 93.5 FM (Spanish)
What Are the Streaming Options To Watch the Dolphins vs. Bears Week 1 Preseason Game?
Fans without cable access, or outside of Chicago and Miami, can stream the Dolphins vs. Bears Week 1 preseason game through several platforms:
NFL+
NFL+ is the top choice for streaming preseason NFL games. The service includes NFL Network coverage of many preseason contests and ad-free game highlights.
NFL+ costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 for the entire season. However, they’re currently offering a 20% discount on annual plans, bringing the total to just $39.99.
The premium option, NFL+ Premium, runs $14.99 per month or $99.99 for the season (discounted to $79.99 with the 20% savings). NFL+ Premium adds NFL RedZone, NFL Pro for fantasy lineup optimization, and complete game replays, including condensed versions and all-22 coaches’ film.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV’s Choice+ Sports Pack bundles NFL Network with ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, plus college networks like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network. A package with these channels costs $69.99 per month.
DirecTV Stream sweetens the deal with a five-day free trial available across all packages, including their premium ULTIMATE package.
FuboTV
FuboTV offers similar coverage to DirecTV but charges $84.99 for the first month of streaming access. The service includes ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and over 100 additional live channels, plus a free trial period.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV provides another streaming path for NFL preseason coverage. Packages start at $82.99 monthly and include a free three-day trial for new users. The service features all major channels, including CBS, ESPN, FS1, FOX, NBCSN, and NFL Network.
