You can usually watch a Kansas City Chiefs preseason game in three main ways: local TV, streaming (NFL services and team app), and radio/audio streams.

H1: How to Watch KC Chiefs Preseason Game

Preseason TV and streaming setups change a bit year to year, but the basic pattern stays similar.

Local TV (in the KC area)

If you’re in or near Kansas City, preseason games are typically carried on local broadcast partners.

  • Games are often on free, over‑the‑air channels like KSHB 41 or 38 The Spot/KMCI, depending on the specific matchup and year.
  • You can watch with:
    • A basic over‑the‑air antenna hooked up to your TV.
* A live‑TV streaming service that carries your local NBC/ABC/FOX/CW‑type affiliates for the KC market.
  • Some specific recent examples:
    • Chiefs vs. Lions preseason was on KSHB 41 with a 3 p.m. kickoff and full pre/postgame coverage.
* Another preseason matchup in Kansas City was carried on 38 The Spot.

Think of it like “old‑school” TV: if you can get local stations, you can probably get the preseason Chiefs broadcast.

H2: Streaming Options (Phone, Tablet, Smart TV)

Streaming is where a lot of fans go now, especially if you’re on the move.

1. NFL+ (official preseason streaming)

  • NFL+ lets you watch out‑of‑market preseason games live and gives replays of all games.
  • Fans online often recommend NFL+ specifically for preseason access, sometimes noting it’s relatively inexpensive compared to full season packages.
  • You can watch on:
    • Phone or tablet via the NFL app.
    • Some smart TVs and devices via casting or built‑in apps.

2. Chiefs app and website (local streaming)

  • Fans in discussion threads report that:
    • The official Chiefs app can stream preseason games and can be cast to your TV in the KC area.
* The Chiefs’ official website sometimes offers a free preseason stream at kickoff with no login required.
  • This usually only works if you’re inside the team’s local market due to NFL broadcasting rules.

3. General live‑TV streaming services

  • Services that carry your local FOX/NBC/ABC/independent stations in the KC area will usually have the same preseason broadcast as over‑the‑air TV.
  • If a game is picked up nationally by NFL Network, many live‑TV streamers also include that channel.

H2: Out‑of‑Market Watching

If you’re a Chiefs fan outside the Kansas City region, the rules shift a bit.

  • Out of market, your main legal ways to catch preseason games are:
    • NFL+ for live out‑of‑market preseason games and replays.
* NFL Network when they choose to air a specific Chiefs preseason game.
  • Some fans mention using unofficial stream sites or add‑ons, but these are often against terms of service and may be illegal or risky (malware, shutdown mid‑game, etc.).

For a stress‑free experience, NFL+ or a service with NFL Network is usually the cleanest path if you’re not in KC.

H2: Radio and Audio Only

If you’re driving or can’t stream video, radio coverage still gives you the full feel of the game.

  • Chiefs preseason games are broadcast on local radio; listings vary by year and station cluster but are commonly on regional sports radio partners.
  • Some setups:
    • Traditional AM/FM radio in the KC area.
    • Radio station apps or streaming radio services that carry the local Chiefs flagship station.
  • National services like SiriusXM sometimes carry preseason audio feeds as well.

H2: Quick Mini‑Guide (Step‑by‑Step)

Here’s a fast checklist you can follow before the next preseason kickoff:

  1. Check local listing
    • Look up “Chiefs preseason TV listing” for the specific game date and confirm whether it’s on KSHB 41, 38 The Spot, FOX, or NFL Network.
  1. If you’re in KC area
    • Plug in an over‑the‑air antenna and tune to the listed channel.
 * Or open the official Chiefs app/website at kickoff to see if there’s a free local stream.
  1. If you’re out of market
    • Subscribe to NFL+ for live out‑of‑market preseason games, then watch through the NFL app.
 * Check if NFL Network is airing the game and use a live‑TV streaming service or cable that includes it.
  1. If video isn’t an option
    • Tune into the local flagship station if you’re nearby, or use a radio app that carries that station’s stream.

H3: Viewing Methods Overview (HTML Table)

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      <td>In Kansas City area</td>
      <td>Local TV (KSHB 41, 38 The Spot)</td>
      <td>Use an over-the-air antenna or a live-TV streaming service that includes KC local channels.[web:1][web:7]</td>
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      <td>In KC, prefer streaming</td>
      <td>Chiefs app / Chiefs website</td>
      <td>Preseason games may stream free in-market at kickoff; you can cast to TV from the app.[web:7]</td>
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      <td>Out of market</td>
      <td>NFL+</td>
      <td>Watch live out-of-market preseason games and full replays via the NFL app.[web:3][web:5]</td>
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      <td>National TV option</td>
      <td>NFL Network</td>
      <td>Some Chiefs preseason games air nationally; available via many cable and live-TV streaming packages.[web:3]</td>
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      <td>Audio only</td>
      <td>Local radio / SiriusXM</td>
      <td>Listen on local Chiefs radio or via satellite radio when available.[web:3]</td>
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H3: TL;DR

  • In KC: use local channels (like KSHB 41 or 38 The Spot) or the Chiefs app/site at kickoff.
  • Outside KC: use NFL+ for live preseason games or catch any nationally televised broadcasts on NFL Network.
  • For audio: local radio partners and sometimes SiriusXM carry preseason coverage.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.