TIME UPDATE: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns: 2025 Preseason Showdown at the Linc

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Cleveland Browns in a much-anticipated preseason clash on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This game marks one of the key tune-ups before the regular season, giving both franchises a chance to evaluate depth players and finalize roster decisions.

Game Details & Broadcast
Fans in Philadelphia can catch the action live on WCAU (NBC10), with Scott Graham and Ross Tucker on commentary. Kickoff set for 1:00 PM ET at Lincoln Financial Field. The matchup will also be shown nationally on NFL Network, making it accessible to fans across the country. For those preferring streaming, options include Fubo, NFL+, and Peacock (subject to availability based on NBC rights). Radio listeners can tune in to SportsRadio 94WIP or SiriusXM NFL Radio for live play-by-play coverage.

Ticket Information
Tickets are available through the Philadelphia Eagles official website, Ticketmaster, and secondary platforms like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats (starting from around $13), and StubHub. Given the home setting and fan enthusiasm, preseason games at the Linc can draw big crowds, especially with affordable prices compared to regular season matchups.

Team Outlooks
As reigning Super Bowl LIX champions, the Eagles are expected to limit playing time for star players like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, instead using the opportunity to evaluate rookies and backups such as WR Johnny Wilson and RB Will Shipley. Injury reports from ESPN list A.J. Brown and Nolan Smith Jr. as Questionable heading into the month, so their participation remains uncertain.

The Browns, meanwhile, are in quarterback evaluation mode with candidates including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders vying for snaps. They are also monitoring the health of CB Denzel Ward (Questionable), whose availability could impact defensive schemes.

Fan Logistics
Local fans can easily reach Lincoln Financial Field via SEPTA’s Broad Street Line, which is free on game day, or by driving, with parking prices ranging from $20–40 USD. Those in South Philadelphia can even walk or bike to the stadium.

What’s at Stake
While preseason results don’t affect standings, this matchup is critical for player evaluations. Fringe roster players will look to impress coaching staffs, and positional battles — particularly at backup QB for both teams — will take center stage. For fans, it’s a first in-person glimpse of how both squads are shaping up for the 2025 regular season.