Browns vs Patriots: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for NFL Preseason game on August 27, 2026

The Cleveland Browns host the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field in the final week of the 2026 NFL preseason. With roster spots still at stake, here is how to watch the game live in the USA.

By Ariadna Pinheiro

August 27, 2026 04:05PM EDT

**© Jason Miller/Caleb Bowlin -- Getty Images**Raheim Sanders #35 of the Cleveland Browns and Tommy DeVito #16 of the New England Patriots

Match Summary
Match	Cleveland Browns vs New England Patriots
Tournament	NFL Preseason
Date	Wednesday, August 27, 2026
Time	8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
TV Channels	–
Live Stream	Fubo, NFL+, Amazon Prime Video

How to watch Browns vs Patriots in the USA

Browns vs Patriots will be available nationally on Prime Video in the United States. Fubo and NFL+ are others streaming options for viewers outside the New England local market.

+ Follow us

Can I watch Browns vs Patriots for free?

Yes, eligible viewers can watch Browns vs Patriots for free with Fubo’s 5-day free trial. The platform currently offers a free-trial option for its service, which carries preseason games.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

The Browns vs. Patriots matchup is the final preseason game for both teams, putting the focus on roster evaluation rather than the result itself. Cleveland enters the finale at 0-2, while New England is 1-0-1 after a 24-21 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams now have one last game to evaluate players before the NFL‘s 53-man roster deadline on August 30.

Nick DeGennaro #23 of the New England Patriots (Source: Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)

For Cleveland, one of the biggest storylines is the quarterback situation. Deshaun Watson has been named the Browns’ starting quarterback for the 2026 season, but the team is still evaluating its depth behind him.

Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel have received significant preseason opportunities, while the Browns’ latest unofficial depth chart lists Watson, Sanders and Gabriel among the quarterbacks.

The Patriots are approaching the game with a different objective. Mike Vrabel has largely protected his starters during the preseason, meaning Thursday could once again provide valuable snaps for players competing for roster spots.

Rookie quarterback Behren Morton was particularly impressive in the 24-21 win over Philadelphia, leading the game-winning drive, while young players such as Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III have also made strong cases for roster consideration.

What time is the Browns vs Patriots match?

The Browns vs Patriots match kicks off on Thursday, August 27, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, and represents the final preseason game for both teams before the 2026 regular season.

Eastern Time: 8:00 PM
Central Time: 7:00 PM
Mountain Time: 6:00 PM
Pacific Time: 5:00 PM

Ariadna Pinheiro

Ariadna is a multisport journalist specialized in delivering key, high-value information across competitions, including tournament formats, rules, lineups and injury updates, while also producing evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, creating general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to focus on entertainment coverage. With almost six years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna has developed strong expertise at the intersection of sports and entertainment, covering live events such as Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League finals, bringing depth, accuracy and real-time insight to her reporting.