Shedeur Sanders will start for the Cleveland Browns in the team’s first game of the 2025 NFL preseason. The Browns will face the Carolina Panthers Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch: Browns vs. Panthers will air nationwide on NFL Network and stream on DirecTV (free trial) .

Here’s what you need to know:

What: NFL Preseason

Who: Cleveland Browns @ Carolina Panthers

When: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

Time: 7 p.m. EDT

Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

TV: NFL Network

Live stream: DirecTV (free trial) , fuboTV , Sling , Hulu + Live TV Streaming service Free trial? Promo Price DirecTV Yes $30 off first month $84.99 fuboTV No $20 off first month $84.99 Hulu + Live TV Yes No $82.99 Sling No Half off first month $45.99

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