Final Tune‑Up Before the Regular Season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will finish their 2026 preseason schedule Friday night when they travel to Jacksonville for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at EverBank Stadium. The matchup marks the second time in three years the Bucs have visited Jacksonville for an August game, and it comes two seasons after the teams met in Week 2 of the 2024 regular season.
Friday’s finale gives Tampa Bay one last chance to evaluate depth, finalize roster decisions and sharpen timing before the regular season begins. Coaches expect to use the game to test situational packages, give younger players extended reps and tighten execution across all three phases.
Where to Watch and Stream
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Fans in Tampa Bay and surrounding markets will have multiple ways to watch the game. Local coverage will be available through the Buccaneers app, Buccaneers.com and WFLA. Broadcast access extends across Tampa/St. Pete, Orlando, Gainesville, Mobile/Pensacola and Panama City Beach.
The WFLA broadcast crew features Chris Myers on play‑by‑play, Rondé Barber as analyst and Jeff Dubrof reporting from the field. Fans outside the local market can stream the game live through NFL+, which carries all out‑of‑market preseason matchups.
The Buccaneers’ official game blog will run on the team website and app beginning at kickoff, offering real‑time notes, updates and analysis throughout the night.
Radio Coverage Across Florida and Beyond
In‑market fans can listen to both English and Spanish broadcasts through the Buccaneers app or Buccaneers.com. WXTB 97.9 FM serves as the flagship English station, with Tony Castricone and Dave Moore on the call. Spanish coverage airs across WTPM’s network of AM and FM stations, featuring Martin and Santiago Gramatica.
Radio affiliates across Florida will carry the game, including Daytona Beach, Cocoa Beach, Englewood, Fort Myers/Naples, Homosassa Springs, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Panama City, Sebring, Pensacola, Tallahassee and Titusville. WXTB also covers Tampa Bay and Sarasota, while KRXO 107.7 FM provides access for listeners in Oklahoma City.
Mobile Options and Personalized Viewing
Fans can personalize their viewing experience by using the Buccaneers app, which offers breaking news alerts, gameday notifications and promotional updates. During the game window, all live preseason broadcasts are accessible locally through the app and Buccaneers.com, including mobile browser streaming.
NFL’s official viewing guide at watch.nfl.com/buccaneers allows fans to see customized options based on their location and available services.
A Final Look Before September
The preseason finale in Jacksonville offers Tampa Bay one more chance to evaluate its roster and build momentum heading into Week 1. With multiple viewing and listening options available, fans across Florida and beyond will have full access to the final tune‑up before the regular season begins.
