what channel is the commanders preseason game on

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The Washington Commanders' preseason games in 2025 are broadcast on different channels depending on the opponent and the game location:

  • The preseason game on August 8, 2025, against the New England Patriots is broadcast locally in the Washington D.C. area on WUSA 9 (the local CBS affiliate) and can also be streamed on the NFL+ app. It is held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
  • The game on August 18, 2025, against the Cincinnati Bengals is on ESPN nationally, with local simulcast on WLWT-TV (Channel 5) in the Cincinnati market.
  • The game against the Baltimore Ravens on August 23 is available on NFL+ and local TV channels like WBAL-NBC and WUSA-CBS in the Washington D.C. area.

So depending on the specific preseason game you want to watch, you can tune into local CBS affiliate WUSA 9 for Washington area games, ESPN for the Bengals game, and NFL+ for streaming options. The Bengals game and some others also appear on broadcast TV locally in the respective markets.