The battle for bragging rights in Los Angeles heats up this week as the Chargers make the short trip to SoFi Stadium to square off against the Rams in preseason action.
So far, the Chargers’ defense has been the talk of their camp, clamping down on opponents and giving up just 20 points in two games. Their pass rush has been firing on all cylinders, with undrafted gem Caleb Murphy stealing headlines after racking up multiple sacks against the Saints and earning high marks from coach Jim Harbaugh.
The Rams, on the other hand, gave up 21 points to Dallas, though their starting defense held its ground respectably. The biggest gap might lie in the reserves — the Chargers seem to boast more depth in their defensive rotation, a factor that tends to tip the scales once preseason games hit the second half.
Here's everything you need to know about the matchup between the Rams and the Chargers, including TV channel and streaming options for the preseason game.
What channel is Rams vs. Chargers on today?
- Local TV channels: ABC7/KABC-TV (Los Angeles), Channel 13 (FOX/11 - Los Angeles)
- Out-of-market TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Fubo
The preseason matchup between the Rams and the Chargers will air locally on ABC7/KABC-TV for the Rams and Channel 13 (FOX/11) for the Chargers.
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Rams vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 16
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. MT | 4:00 p.m. PT
The preseason matchup between the Rams and the Chargers will kick off at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 16. The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Rams vs. Chargers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM, channels 226, 382
Tune into Rams vs. Chargers live on SiriusXM.
Rams fans can hear the home broadcast on channel 226, while Chargers fans can hear away coverage on channel 382.
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Rams preseason schedule 2025
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9 | Rams 31, Cowboys 21 | — | — |
| Aug. 16 | vs. Chargers | 7 p.m. | KABC/Fubo |
| At. 23 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | KABC/Fubo |
Rams 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff Time | TV Channel |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Texans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Eagles | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Colts | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 5 | Thursday, Oct. 2 | vs. 49ers (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Jaguars (London) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 8 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | vs. Saints | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at 49ers | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. | Fox |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | vs. Buccaneers (SNF) | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | at Cardfinals | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 16 | Thursday, Dec. 18 | at Seahawks (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 17 | Monday, Dec. 29 | at Falcons (MNF) | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Cardinals | TBD | TBD |
Chargers preseason schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOF | July 31 | Chargers 34, Lions 7 | — | — |
| 1 | Aug. 10 | Chargers 27, Saints 13 | — | — |
| 2 | Aug. 16 | at Rams | 7 p.m. | CBS2 LA, Fubo |
| 3 | Aug. 23 | at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. | CBS2 LA, Fubo |
Chargers 2025 schedule for regular season
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sept. 5 | vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | YouTube |
| 2 | Sept. 15 | at Raiders | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 3 | Sept. 21 | vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | vs. Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 7 | Oct. 19 | vs. Colts | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 8 | Oct. 23 | vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | vs. Steelers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 12 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 14 | Dec. 8 | vs. Eagles | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | at Chiefs | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Cowboys | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Texans | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | at Broncos | 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 |