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The Washington Commanders will play the New England Patriots in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium.

The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 8, 2025, and will be broadcast on local channels and streamed on NFL+.

The game is not being nationally televised.

Local channels showing the game include WBZ CBS4 (Boston), WPRI CBS12 (Providence), and WUSA CBS9 (Washington, D.C.).

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL preseason continues with the Washington Commanders traveling to Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots on Friday night.

Here's what you need to know about how to watch the Patriots vs. the Commanders , the NFL Preseason Week 1 schedule , and more.

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