Leading the slate, Cleveland will play its first two preseason games on the road. The opener is set for August 8th, when the Browns travel to Charlotte to face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium, with kickoff at 7 p.m. ET. The following week, on August 16th, the Browns will head to Philadelphia for a matchup with the Eagles, kicking off at 1 p.m. ET. Cleveland will return home for the final preseason contest on August 23rd against the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field, also with a 1 p.m. ET start.
All three games will be broadcast locally on WEWS News 5, and nationally on NFL Network for fans outside the market. For those looking to catch every snap, the NFL+ streaming service offers live preseason coverage for $6.99/month, with options for more extensive packages that include NFL RedZone.
The 2025 preseason marks a pivotal evaluation period for the Browns, especially given the uncertainty at the quarterback position. The roster features five signal-callers—Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and rookie Shedeur Sanders—each vying for reps and a shot at the starting job. Analyst Henry McKenna, in his season outlook, predicts the Browns could finish 4–13, citing the quarterback room as a symbol of the organization’s ongoing struggles. Stefanski, however, remains focused on using the preseason to solidify the offense, defense, and special teams, emphasizing that these weeks are vital for team cohesion and making tough roster decisions.
In addition to on-field preparations, the Browns will participate in joint practices: two with the Eagles and one with the Panthers, providing valuable live reps and further evaluation opportunities for the coaching staff. Tickets for the home preseason game and regular season contests are already on sale, offering fans an early glimpse at how the new-look Browns might fare.
The preseason will be a crucial barometer for Cleveland, not just for finalizing the 53-man roster, but for building momentum and chemistry ahead of the regular season. The franchise’s ability to navigate its quarterback situation and improve on last year’s performance will be under close watch by fans and analysts alike. For full schedule details, streaming info, and team news, visit the official Cleveland Browns preseason schedule and follow the action on Browns Twitter and NFL Network throughout August.