How to watch Raiders vs. 49ers NFL preseason game free today (8/16/25)

Published On: August 17, 2025

Las Vegas The San Francisco 49ers will travel to Las Vegas to play the Raiders on Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern on the NFL Network, after years of battling for their share of the California Bay Area fan base.

The game will be shown live by a number of streaming sites, and DIRECTV is providing a free trial so you may watch it for free.Currently, FuboTV is offering new customers promotional deals.If you’re looking for another streaming service, Sling also offers the NFL Network.

NOTE: You must have either Sling Orange or Sling Orange + Blue in order to view NFL Network on Sling TV.

Streaming service	Monthly Price	Free trial	Length	Discount
DIRECTV	$74.99	Yes	5-day	$35 off first month
FuboTV	$64.99	No	N/A	up to $30 off first month
Sling	$45.99	No	N/A	No

Despite dealing with triple-digit temperatures during their joint workouts in Henderson, Nevada, the 49ers and Raiders will play on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, one of the NFL’s newest stadiums.

News from training camp has been positive on both sides. 49ers tight end George Kittle gave the Raiders defense great marks, saying he didn’t anticipate that it would be so different from previous years’ defenses. According to the 49ers website, the video we were viewing appeared to be from a 2015 Seahawks tape.

In the meantime, it appears that Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers, and Tre Tucker, three offensive weapons for Las Vegas, have also benefited from the combined practice sessions.

Despite a long list of ailments, the 49ers offense is thriving thanks to players like Christian McCaffery, Brock Purdy, and Ricky Pearsall, as football fans have come to expect in recent years.

Although the Raiders had a 4-13 record at the end of the 2024 season, Geno Smith’s rejuvenation and some significant offseason additions and upgrades have given the team a bright future.

The 49ers finished last in the NFC West with a 6-11 record in 2024, despite having one of the most successful offenses in the NFL. Despite a few missing parts, the 49ers aim to regain their position as the NFC’s top team after so many great seasons.

Here are some tips to help you get ready for the game on Saturday.

RAIDERS- 49ERS Matchup Preview

In the 49ers’ first preseason game against the Denver Broncos, most of the starting lineup was benched, and Denver won the game 30-9 thanks to a 20-point second quarter.

However, in a game that ended in a draw at 23 at the end of regulation, the Raiders allowed the Seattle Seahawks 13 points in the fourth quarter.

RAIDERS- 49ERS Last Game Recap

Raiders: In the tie with the Seahawks, Aidan O. Connell was 18 of 30 for 205 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Shedrick Jackson got 76 yards and a touchdown on four receptions, while Chris Collier had 42 yards on nine carries. Last season, Maxx Crosby recorded the second-highest number of sacks in his career with 7.5, 45 total tackles, five passes defended, and 13.5 stuffs.

49ers: In the defeat to Denver, Mac Jones led San Francisco with 74 yards and a pick on 4 of 7 passes. Jordan Watkins caught three catches for 56 yards, and Corey Kiner gained 45 yards on ten carries. In 2024, Nick Bosa recorded 52 total tackles, nine sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception.

RAIDERS – 49ERS Players to Watch

Raiders: With 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions on a 70.4% completion rate, Geno Smith concluded his 2024 season in Seattle. In his rookie season, Brock Bowers’ 1,194 receiving yards tied CeeDee Lamb for seventh place in the NFL, and Ashton Jeanty’s 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in his final season at Boise State earned him a spot on the Heisman Trophy finals.

49ers: With a 69.5% completion rate, Brock Purdy amassed 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 picks. With 1,106 receiving yards at the end of his 2024 season, George Kittle ranked 13th in the NFL. After missing most of the 2024 season, Christian McCaffery had 202 yards on 50 carries in four games.

How to Watch RAIDERS- 49ERS

Who: Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. Eastern
Where: Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, Nev.
Channel: NFL Network
Best Streaming Options:

DIRECTV

(free trial),

Fubo

(promotional deals) and

Sling

Concerning Fubo

Fubo offers three primary packages: Pro, Elite, and Premier. Pro costs $79.99, $89.99, and $99.99 per month, respectively. New users who enroll on the Pro or Elite programs will receive up to $30 off their first month. To avoid being charged, cancel before the free trial expires. More than 185 sports, entertainment, and news channels are available on Fubo. Games, TV series, movies, and more may all be recorded.

Concerning DIRECTV

After a free trial period, DIRECTV offers four packages for those who want to continue using the service: Entertainment ($69.99), Choice ($84.99), Ultimate ($109.99), and Premier ($159.99). For sports fans, Choice has the most channels.

Concerning Sling

Sling offers an Orange bundle for the same price and deal, and a Blue package for $20 for your first month ($40 after that). For your first month, get both the Orange and Blue packages for $27.50 ($55 after that).