How to Watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Preseason Game: Start Time and Live Stream

It's the final week of the 2024 NFL preseason and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will conclude their slate by hosting the Miami Dolphins today. Just two days after a joint practice, Tua Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert and the Dolphins are battling Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and the Bucs. This is a critical Week 3 matchup for roster finalizations with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Watch Today's Game on Sling TV

The Buccaneers and Dolphins have faced off in the preseason 33 previous times with Miami leading the all-time series 18-15. Tampa Bay will be looking to bounce back after suffering two losses in the preseason. Mike McDaniel and his Dolphins staff will have one final chance to evaluate their team as they try to cut down to a final 53-man roster and 16 practice squad members.

Here is everything to know about how to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game today, including the TV channel and a free livestream option.

How to Watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Without Cable

The Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game will air live on NFL Network. If you don't have cable, you can stream the NFL Preseason Week 3 game on Sling TV.

The most cost-effective way to watch today's game is through Sling TV as you'll also be able to watch all 21 NFL preseason games for the lowest price. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Blue package with NFL Network down to just $22.50 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the Dolphins at Buccaneers matchup if you're not home to watch it live.

How to Watch the Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Online for Free

With Fubo's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll have nearly every channel you'll need to watch the NFL preseason and regular season. Every game broadcast nationally or on NFL Network will also be available to stream on FuboTV, which comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.

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What time is the Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason game?

The 2024 NFL preseason battle between the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is set to kick off Friday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

What channel is the Dolphins vs. Buccaneers game on today?

The Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game will air live from Raymond James on NFL Network tonight. 

Key dates for the 2024 NFL season

Here are all the important dates football fans will want to mark in their calendar for the upcoming NFL preseason and NFL 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 Leage 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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