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Sunday's preseason action kicks off in Chicago where the Bears team in a new era hosts the Miami Dolphins.
Chicago made a coaching change for the second time in four years this offseason. Matt Eberflus was fired during the 2024 season and interim coach Thomas Brown was dismissed after the team wrapped up a 5-12 campaign.
The Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, widely considered the top coaching candidate of the cycle, to take over as head coach. His arrival preceded a slew of moves in free agency and trades that will see three new starters on the offensive line.
Former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is in to head the defense as well.
On the other sideline, Miami is entering year four under coach Mike McDaniel after narrowly missing out on the playoffs last season. The Dolphins had less turnover than the Bears roster-wise this offseason but are hoping many young players take a step this season, including offensive tackle Patrick Paul, edge rusher Chop Robinson and wideout Malik Washington.
The opening action of the season will be a good opportunity for both coaching staffs to understand more about their rosters. Here's how you can catch the action:
What channel is Dolphins vs. Bears on today?
- Cable TV: NFL Network
- Local TV:
- Chicago: FOX 32 (WFLD)
- Miami: CBS 4 (WFOR)
- Streaming: NFL+ | Fubo
NFL Network will carry the teams' opening game of the preseason.
Local viewers in the Chicago area can catch the game on WFLD FOX 32 and those in Miami can watch the broadcast on WFOR CBS 4.
Dolphins vs. Bears streaming
You can catch all 2025 preseason action on the NFL's streaming platform NFL+, or with Fubo, which will carry all preseason games broadcast on NFL Network.
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Where to watch Dolphins vs. Bears game today
- Location: Chicago
- Venue: Soldier Field
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 10
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Game: Chicago Bears vs. Miami Dolphins
Dolphins vs. Bears start time
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Dolphins vs. Bears is the first of two games on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers finish off the first week of preseason action later in the afternoon from Los Angeles.
Dolphins vs. Bears odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Bears (-3)
- Moneyline: Bears (-165); Dolphins (+140)
- Over/under: 34.5
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NFL preseason Week 1 schedule
All times ET.
Thursday, Aug. 7
- Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens, 7 p.m.
- Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles, 7:30 p.m.
- Las Vegas Raiders at Seattle Seahawks, 10 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 8
- Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons, 7 p.m. ET
- Cleveland Browns at Carolina Panthers, 7 p.m. ET
- Washington Commanders at New England Patriots, 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 9
- New York Giants at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.
- Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings, 4 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7 p.m.
- Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams, 7 p.m.
- Tennessee Titans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m.
- New York Jets at Green Bay Packers, 8 p.m.
- Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m.
- Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10
- Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.
- New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Dolphins vs. Bears in Week 1 preseason game: TV, live stream
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