The Cardinals and Broncos are set to lock horns on Saturday under the thin air of Empower Field at Mile High.
The Broncos enter the contest riding a wave of momentum after steamrolling the San Francisco 49ers with 30 unanswered points in a 30-9 rout. That statement win followed a joint practice with the Niners filled with highlight-reel moments, though the preseason opener still left head coach Sean Payton with a laundry list of fixes before the real action begins.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals come into this clash with a perfect preseason start, sitting 1-0 after clipping the Kansas City Chiefs. The desert roster battle is in full swing, with players scratching and clawing for a spot on the final 53.
Bubble names like Kitan Crawford and Travis Vokolek made strong cases with standout performances, while a few others may have seen their stock take a hit. For some, this preseason isn’t just about sharpening skills — it’s about fighting for survival in Arizona’s playoff-chasing plans.
Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between the Broncos and the Cardinals, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason game.
What channel is Broncos vs. Cardinals on today?
- Local TV channels: 9NEWS (Denver), KPHO CBS5 (Phoenix)
- Out-of-market TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
The preseason matchup between the Broncos and Cardinals will air on NFL Network nationally.
Local fans can watch the game live on 9NEWS in the Denver market and KPHO CBS5 (Phoenix) in Arizona. Cord-cutters can also stream the action live on Fubo.
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Broncos vs. Cardinals start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. MT | 6:30 p.m. PT
The preseason matchup between the Broncos and the Cardinals will kick off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 16. The game will be played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
Broncos vs. Cardinals radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM, channels 228, 384
Tune into Broncos vs. Cardinals live on SiriusXM.
Broncos fans can hear the home broadcast on channel 228, while Cardinals fans can hear away coverage on channel 384.
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Broncos preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | Broncos 30, 49ers 9 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | vs. Cardinals | 9:30 p.m. | KUSA, NFL Network/Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | at Saints | 1 p.m. | KTVD/Fubo |
Broncos 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Colts | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Monday, Sept. 29 | vs. Bengals | 8:15 p.m. | ABC |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Eagles | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | vs. Jets (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Giants | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Texans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Thursday, Nov. 6 | vs. Raiders | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Commanders | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Jaguars | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | Thursday, Dec. 25 | at Chiefs (Christmas) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Chargers | TBD | TBD |
Cardinals preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | Cardinals 20, Chiefs 17 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | at Broncos | 9:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Raiders | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Cardinals 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Saints | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at 49ers | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Thursday, Sept. 25 | vs. Seahawks (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Colts | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 8 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 9 | Monday, Nov. 3 | at Cowboys (MNF) | 9:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Jaguars | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Buccaneeers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Rams | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Texans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | vs. Falcons | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | TBD | at Bengals | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | at Rams | TBD | TBD |
NFL preseason schedule 2025: Week 2
Friday, Aug. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Titans | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Chiefs | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Lions vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Colts vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Vikings vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Eagles vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Local channels |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cowboys vs. Ravens | 7 p.m. | Local channels |
| Rams vs. Chargers | 7 p.m. | Local channels |
| Giants vs. Jets | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Steelers vs. Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local channels |
| Broncos vs. Cardinals | 9:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saints vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Bears vs. Bills | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs. Bengals | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |