The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams for their first matchup of the preseason.
The Chiefs endured a pretty disappointing 2025 season. Despite a promising 5-3 start, the Chiefs collapsed down the stretch, losing eight of their final nine games and finishing with their first losing season since 2012 while missing the playoffs for the first time since 2014. And if that wasn't enough, star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a season-ending ACL injury late in the season.
With last season in the rearview mirror, the focus now shifts to the future, which does look promising. Aside from Mahomes coming back this year, veteran tight end Travis Kelce is also returning for another go-around. As for new additions, the Chiefs signed last year's Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, which should give Kansas City a major boost to its offense.
Although preseason games don't count in the standings, they're still a good gauge of where a team's at heading into the regular season.
Here's everything you need to know about the Chiefs' Week 1 preseason game:
When is the Chiefs vs. Rams game?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 15
- Start time: 3 p.m. CT
- Location: Arrowhead Stadium
Where can I watch the Chiefs vs. Rams game?
- TV Channel: KSHB (Kansas City's local NBC affiliate), NFL Network
- Livestream: NFL+, Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Watch the Chiefs vs. Rams on Fubo
Saturday's Chiefs-Rams game will be broadcast locally on KSHB (channel 41) and nationally on NFL Network. Ari Wolfe and Trent Green will call the game from the booth, with Kimmi Chex and Matt McMullen reporting from the sidelines.
Where can I listen to the Chiefs vs. Rams game?
- Radio station: KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan)
- Mobile: Chiefs Mobile app (within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metro area)
Those who prefer an auditory experience can tune in to Saturday's Chiefs-Rams game on KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan). Longtime announcer Mitch Holthus, along with Danan Hughes and sideline reporter Josh Klingler, will call the action.
Will Patrick Mahomes play in preseason opener?
Unfortunately, Mahomes will miss the preseason opener.
While speaking to reporters on Thursday, Aug. 13, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid revealed Mahomes would not be included in his quarterback rotation plan for Saturday's game. Instead, Justin Fields will start, followed by Garrett Nussmeier and then Chris Oladokun.
Chiefs vs. Rams odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Aug. 14
- Spread: Chiefs (-1.5), Rams (+1.5)
- Over/under: 36.5 points
- Moneyline: Chiefs (-135), Rams (+115)
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: When do the Chiefs play today? See game time, odds, streaming info