What channel is the 49ers game on today? How to watch Niners vs. Raiders

The 49ers and Raiders wrap up their 2024 preseason campaigns on Aug. 23, and here's how fans can tune in live.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters he'd like to get his starters a chunk of playing time for the San Francisco 49ers' final preseason game of the year, taking place on Friday, Aug. 23 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

But Shanahan said something similar a week ago just before the Niners hosted the New Orleans Saints for exhibition Week 2, yet quarterback Brock Purdy was the lone high-profile name who graced the field.

Things might be different for this game, however, as it's the final dress rehearsal for the regular season, which kicks off for San Francisco against the New York Jets on Monday, Sept. 9.

Purdy and many of the starters could see a handful of drives against Vegas, but the overwhelming bulk of starting jobs have already been determined heading into the regular season. The bigger question for Shanahan is figuring out who's deserving of a handful of back-end spots and depth roles, many of which have turned into hotly contested spots on the roster.

Linebacker depth, reserve defensive linemen, a crowded running back room and special teams roles are very much in the air.

Fans will want to pay attention to those storylines (and more) when the 49ers visit the Raiders.

And here's how you can tune in live.

49ers vs. Raiders preseason Week 3 TV channel

NFL Network will broadcast Friday night's game between the Niners and Raiders, which kicks off from Allegiant Stadium at 10 p.m. ET.

Additionally, NFL Network will replay the game on Saturday, Aug, 24 at 3:30 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET and Friday, Aug. 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

49ers TV broadcast

• KPIX 5 and CW Bay Area

Raiders TV broadcast

• KVVU

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49ers vs. Raiders preseason Week 3 live stream

Fans wishing to live stream the game have a few different options.

• NFL+ streams every preseason game live (subscription required)
• fuboTV offers free trials for first-time users
• 49ers.com and the official 49ers app (in-market fans only)

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