How to watch the Buffalo Bills preseason opener against the Chicago Bears

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Bills will host the Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. Saturday in their first of two preseason home games. Here's how you can watch, stream and listen to the game.

Television

The game will be aired locally on WIVB, the official broadcast station of the Buffalo Bills. Additionally, a number of our sister stations will air the game throughout New York State. Coverage will begin with Buffalo Kickoff Live at noon.

Andrew Catalon and Steve Tasker will have the call alongside sideline reporter Maddy Glab.

After the game, Buffalo Postgame Live will air until 5 p.m.

Buffalo Kickoff Live and Buffalo Postgame Live can also be seen on a two-hour delay on WIVB.com.

Streaming

The game will be available through NFL+, as well as fuboTV (free trials of each service are available).

Radio

The game will air on WGR 550. Chris Brown and Eric Wood have the call, with Sal Capaccio as the sideline reporter.

Betting line

Yes, you can bet on preseason games. As of Thursday afternoon, the Bills are 2.5 point favorites according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Bills went 2-1 in the preseason last year.

Important dates

• Next game: The Bills will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers on at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. They will finish up the preseason at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 when they host the Carolina Panthers.
• Roster cuts: The Bills must cut down their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Aug. 27.