How to Watch Dolphins vs. Bears 2025 Preseason NFL Game Online

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The Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears kick off their preseason NFL play today with a battle at Soldier Field in Chicago. Headlines going into the exhibition game include the Dolphins’ All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hill sitting out the game due to an oblique injury. There was also reportedly a skirmish during the teams’ joint practice that ended with Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel stepping in to break it up.

At a Glance: How to Watch Dolphins vs. Bears Game

Looking to watch the Dolphins vs. Bears preseason game today? Read on. Below is a quick guide on the best ways to watch the Dolphins vs. Bears game online without cable, plus key details about the matchup, including its start time and current betting odds.

How to Watch Dolphins vs. Bears Preseason Game Online

Today’s Dolphins vs. Bears preseason game will air nationally on NFL Network with local coverage on FOX32. Below are some of the best ways to watch the game without cable, whether you’re located in Chicago or anywhere else in the country.

DirecTV carries both NFL Network and FOX32 for Chicago locals. Both channels are included in the streamer’s pared-down MySports package, which carries 20+ key sports channels total. This plan costs $69.99 a month and starts with a five-day free trial.

Fubo offers some of the biggest live TV streaming packages on the market with up to 400+ channels, including NFL Network and local FOX coverage for Chicago residents. The streaming service starts at $84.99 a month, but new subscribers can get $30 off their first month.

A more affordable live TV streaming service is Sling, which carries NFL Network and FOX32 (if you’re located in Chicago) in its Blue package. This plan starts at $45.99, but it’ll be $50.99 with local channels included. Get 50% off your first month with Sling’s current offer.

If you don’t need local coverage of the Dolphins vs. Bears game, NFL+ is also a great way to watch the preseason matchup online. The streamer costs just $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year, and right now NFL+ is running a deal that reduces the annual plan to just $39.99.

Dolphins vs. Bears Preseason Game Date, Start Time

The Dolphins vs. Bears preseason matchup is happening today, Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. ET.

Dolphins vs. Bears Odds

Oddsmakers are expecting a home win for the Bears today, giving Chicago the edge in a 3-point spread.