The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight to close out the 2026 preseason, with a chance to finish a perfect 3-0.
Tampa Bay isn’t expected to play its starters, and with the deadline for roster cuts quickly approaching on Sunday, tonight’s game will be the final opportunity for players on the bubble to make their case to the coaching staff that they belong on this year's Buccaneers team.
There’s plenty at stake as players battle for positioning on the depth chart or the final few spots on the roster. Will Jalon Daniels do enough to win the backup quarterback job over Jake Browning? Who will win the RB3 battle between Sean Tucker and Josh Williams? Who will earn the open backup safety jobs behind Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith?
It’s a game that Bucs fans will want to pay close attention to — here’s everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the game, so you don’t miss a snap.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game details
- Date: Friday, August 28
- Location: EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, FL)
- Kickoff time: 7:30 pm ET
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Jaguars preseason Week 3 game on TV
The Buccaneers will play their final game of the preseason on Friday night against the Jaguars, with the contest airing locally on WFLA8. Chris Myers will be on play-by-play, Rondé Barber will serve as the analyst and Jeff Dubrof will report from the sidelines.
In case you’re unable to catch the game live, local fans can tune into a rebroadcast on WTTA-TV Channel 38 Saturday at 1 p.m.
For out-of-market fans, NFL Network will rebroadcast the game Saturday at 3:30 a.m. and Tuesday at noon.
How to stream Buccaneers vs. Jaguars
Fans can stream the game live on their mobile Buccaneers app by using this direct link. That stream is only available in-market, however.
Out-of-market preseason games are available with a paid NFL+ subscription. Click here to sign up.
How to listen to Buccaneers vs. Jaguars on the radio
The flagship radio broadcast will take place on WXTB 97.9 FM with Tony Castricone on play-by-play alongside Dave Moore as the color commentator.
In-market fans can access both English and Spanish radio broadcasts via the official Buccaneers app or at Buccaneers.com.
Here is the full list of radio stations where you can listen to the Buccaneers vs. Jaguars game.
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