The essentials are simple: the Patriots vs. Colts live stream preseason opener kicks off Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. This quick guide tells fans where to watch, listen and follow live updates ahead of kickoff.
Preseason games don’t count in the standings, but they mark the next step after training camp practices. Below are the top ways to tune in, plus regional streaming details and where Pats Pulpit will provide live coverage from Foxborough.
Quick watch: Patriots vs. Colts live stream, kickoff time and location
- Kickoff: Thursday, Aug. 13 — 7:30 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- Broadcast: Patriots Preseason Network (local affiliates)
- Top streaming options: patriots.com (local), NFL+ (out-of-market), NFL Game Pass (international)
- Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (local) and SiriusXM
Patriots vs. Colts live stream
Streaming & mobile details
Local fans should check the Patriots Preseason Network affiliate list before the game. For streaming on mobile or desktop, patriots.com and the Patriots app generally provide local market streaming access.
Out-of-market viewers in the U.S. can typically use NFL+ or the NFL app to watch preseason coverage where rights permit. International fans should look to NFL Game Pass or the patriots.com pages that list access in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Brazil.
Streaming availability is region-limited and can be affected by broadcast agreements. If you plan to watch on your phone, verify app access and sign-in credentials well before kickoff.
Radio & local broadcast
For fans listening on the radio, tune to 98.5 The Sports Hub for local coverage. Satellite listeners can use SiriusXM — traditional channels list New England on 226 and Indianapolis on 386.
If you prefer the SiriusXM mobile experience, the app carries relevant game audio with channel numbers that differ from broadcast satellite assignments (NE: 821, IND: 813). Local affiliate lists may include additional stations carrying the preseason feed.
Odds and preseason context
Early sportsbook listings have the game favoring Indianapolis. FanDuel shows the line at Colts -2.5 with an over/under of 36.5. Betting lines are time-sensitive and can change before kickoff.
Remember: this is a preseason opener and will not count in the regular-season standings. Teams often use these games for live reps, evaluation and player health management rather than full regular-season game plans.
Live updates and social coverage
Pats Pulpit will run a live blog beginning at about 6:30 p.m. ET with continuous updates through kickoff and into the game. Follow live reporting from beat writers Brian Hines and Taylor Kyles, who will be on-site in Foxborough for play-by-play notes, injury observations and practice-report context.
The site also pushes headlines and quick updates to social networks including Bluesky, Twitter/X and Facebook. If you follow live social posts, expect short-form updates and links back to the Pats Pulpit live blog for fuller write-ups.
What to watch — quick fan take
With the first 14 practices of training camp in the books, the preseason opener is the first real look at game-speed reps. Fans should expect controlled snaps, rotation of younger players and evaluation-driven sequences rather than full playbooks.
As Pats Pulpit puts it, “Hope is here” — a short, optimistic line reflecting the feel of camp turning into game action. Use this game to gauge how young players handle pressure, how special teams are shaping up and which veterans are taking early command of assignments.
Source notes, blackouts and final reminders
This guide is based on the Pats Pulpit game information post by Bernd Buchmasser (Aug 13, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC). For the original details, see the Pats Pulpit article: Patriots vs. Colts live stream, kickoff time, TV channels for NFL preseason.
Editor note: kickoff time, channel listings and betting odds are time-sensitive. Please verify broadcast access and sportsbook lines on game day. Streaming availability is region-limited and may be subject to blackout restrictions; check local affiliate listings and your streaming app before kickoff.
Follow our live coverage on game night for play-by-play updates and quick analysis. Stay tuned and enjoy the preseason opener at Gillette Stadium.
