Buccaneers vs Chiefs: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for NFL Preseason game on August 22, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason. With starters expected to see action, here is how to watch the game live in the USA.

By Ariadna Pinheiro

August 22, 2026 03:30PM EDT

**© Evan Bernstein/Jamie Squire -- Getty Images**Connor Bazelak #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs

Match Summary
Match	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas CityChiefs
Tournament	NFL Preseason
Date	Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time	7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
TV Channels	–
Live Stream	Fubo, NFL+

How to watch Buccaneers vs Chiefs in the USA

For streaming, Fubo lists Buccaneers vs. Chiefs among its NFL preseason games, while NFL+ also provides live streaming of preseason games. These are the only two streaming options available for the game.

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Can I watch Buccaneers vs Chiefs for free?

Eligible Fubo subscribers can use a 5-day free trial to watch Buccaneers vs. Chiefs. It currently offers free trials on select plans, although its official terms note that the duration and availability can vary by plan and account.

Match Preview: What’s at stake?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs meet in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason at Raymond James Stadium, with both teams using the matchup to evaluate their rosters ahead of the regular season.

Tampa Bay enters the game with a 1-0 preseason record after beating the New York Jets 24-16, while Kansas City opened its schedule with a 20-12 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs jogs onto the field (Source: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Kansas City faces a different situation at quarterback. Patrick Mahomes did not play in the preseason opener and may not see action this summer as he continues his recovery from last year’s ACL tear. That puts additional attention on the Chiefs’ backup quarterbacks and younger players fighting for roster spots.

The game also carries some history. Tampa Bay and Kansas City last met at Raymond James Stadium in Super Bowl LV, when the Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9 to become the first team to win a Super Bowl in its home stadium.

Saturday’s preseason meeting will be the first time Kansas City has played a preseason game in Tampa since 2010. Overall, the teams have met six times in the preseason, with the Buccaneers winning five of those matchups.

What time is the Buccaneers vs Chiefs match?

The Buccaneers vs. Chiefs game kicks off on Saturday, August 22, at 7:30 PM ET. For viewers in different regions of the United States, here are the local start times:

Eastern Time: 7:30 PM
Central Time: 6:30 PM
Mountain Time: 5:30 PM
Pacific Time: 4:30 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.