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Looking for a live stream of Thursday’s NFL preseason contest between the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons? There are a few different ways to watch, including a free option if you’re in a certain market.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC.
Here’s a full rundown of your live stream options:
If You Don’t Have a Cable Log-in That Includes NBC
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Users without a cable or satellite subscription can watch a live stream of NBC’s coverage via Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee.
Unfortunately, NBC on Sling TV is currently only available to users in Chicago, Dallas, Hartford, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Diego and Washington, D.C.
Here’s how to sign up for a free 7-day trial:
1) Click here to go to the Sling TV website
2) Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free”
3) Create an account
4) Select the channel package or packages you want. Make sure to include “Sling Blue,” which includes NBC
5) Enter your payment information. Sling Blue costs $25 per month, but if you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
6) Download the app for your computer to start watching
Mobile & Other Devices
If you have a Sling TV subscription (read above to learn how to start a free trial), you can watch NBC’s coverage on the Sling TV app, which is free to download in the following places:
App Store (or Apple TV)
Amazon App Store (or Amazon Fire TV)
You can click here for a complete list of devices compatible with the Sling TV app.
If You Have a Cable Log-in That Includes NBC
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Users with a cable subscription can watch the game live online via NBC Sports Live Extra.
For this option, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite/telco subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.
Mobile & Other Devices
The above stream is available on the NBC Sports app, which can be downloaded for free in the following locations:
As is the case on desktop, authentication is required, meaning you will have to verify your cable/satellite/telco subscription by signing in with a username/email address and password.