The Arizona Cardinals finally get to open their preseason. They play in the final preseason game of the week, hosting the Los Angeles Chargers. Here is the info to know whether you plan on attending the game, watching it on TV or listening to it on the radio. Gametime, kickoff Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals, 10 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Arizona time, University of Phoenix Stadium Parking, tailgating The parking lots will open at 3 p.m. The Great Lawn will also open for pregame tailgating at 3 p.m. It is expected to be quite warm, Projected tailgating temperature for our first preseason game of 2018. #LACvsAZ. pic.twitter.com/M4RMOUuUXa — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 11, 2018 The gates to the stadium will open at 5:30 p.m. TV, Streaming 12 News KPNX will air the game locally. Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley will be in the booth with Lisa Matthews on the sideline. Univision will have a Spanish-speaking broadcast. Samuel Sandoval and Rolando Cantu will call the game. Looking for an online stream? It is available on fuboTV (try it free). Radio info English broadcast: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM (Paul Calvisi, Bertrand Berry, Darren Urban) Spanish broadcast: Latino Mix 100.3 KQMR (Gabriel Trujillo, Luis Hernandez) Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Stitcher Radio.<doc-sep>Fans of the Arizona Cardinals will get their first real look at the team's rookie quarterback Josh Rosen on Saturday in a face-off with the Los Angeles Chargers. It'll be each team's first preseason matchup. Still, it's quite possible that when Week 1 rolls around, the Cardinals will trot out veteran Sam Bradford as the starter. He has described developing chemistry with future Hall of Fame wideout Larry Fitzgerald. "It just seems like if you get the ball around him where he can get his hands on it, he's going to make the play," Bradford said, via the Cardinals' team website. "You do have to train yourself sometimes. He looks covered, but we see it on film and it's like, 'Hey, just give Larry a chance.' More times than not, he's going to come down with it. It's just developing that trust—putting it out there and allowing him to go get it." Rosen, who was drafted No. 10 in the NFL draft, has developed a reputation for being cerebral—there was even a weird, mini-scandal when his college coach said he asked "why?" a lot. "I ask a lot of questions and the whole 'why' thing … It's the dumbest thing I've ever heard," Rosen told KMVP-FM. If I was a teacher or I was a coach … I would either, one, think (a student or player) had everything down cold, or two, be very concerned that he's like disinterested. I would want my student or my player—if I was a coach or teacher—to ask questions and figure out what we're doing." The Chargers—while full of young talent like pass-rusher Joey Bosa, cornerback Casey Hayward and running back Melvin Gordon—will once again be led by Philip Rivers, their 36-year-old, seven-time Pro Bowler. Hayward, a Pro Bowler himself, said Rivers has been on point in practice. "I've been here, this is going on my third year—and I'm not sure how he was before I was here but he's sharp," he said, according to the Chargers' website. "He's been so sharp this camp. He hasn't been missing. He's been throwing all dimes. There's been some plays where I've been getting the ball caught on me some—and like, I'm in great position and he throws the receiver open and it's been crazy." Here's the info for the game so you can see the action for yourself. Start time: 10 p.m. ET TV channel: The game will not be televised nationally. Locally it'll be on Channel 12 KPNX for Arizona and KABC-TV (ABC 7) for Los Angeles. Live stream: NFL Game Pass fuboTV (more about fuboTV).<doc-sep>The Arizona Cardinals take the field for the first time in 2018 tonight. Every game day we will have all the information you need for the game, but for the first game, let’s not forget the Arizona Cardinals rules for game day. WHO: Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Chargers WHERE: University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale, Arizona WHEN: Saturday, August, 11, 2018 7:00pm Arizona Time TV: KPNX-TV (12 News, NBC)—English KFPH-TV (UniMás Arizona, Channel 35)—Spanish RADIO: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM—English Latino Mix KQMR 100.3 FM—Spanish PARKING LOTS: Sportsman’s Park carparks and other game day parking lots will open at 3:00 PM on Saturday. Information regarding parking and tailgating guidelines can be found online at www.azcardinals.com/stadium/a-to-z-guide. TICKETS: A limited number of tickets including those returned from the visiting team allotment are available for purchase. The Cardinals have sold out all 124 games they have played at University of Phoenix Stadium since it opened in August of 2006 and Saturday’s game will be #125. For more information please call 602-379-0102 or visit www.azcardinals.com. GREAT LAWN PRESENTED BY HYUNDAI: The Great Lawn, which stretches more than 1,000 feet and was designed for use by fans while tailgating, will open on Saturday at 3:00 PM. Cardinals fans should be aware the Great Lawn is available for pre-game tailgating only. GATES OPEN: All fans should be aware that main entrance gates at University of Phoenix Stadium open at 5:30 PM on Saturday. GAME PARTNER: Saturday’s game is presented by Dignity Health. PREGAME ACTIVITIES: The Cardinals are once again offering pregame entertainment to fans coming to Cardinalsgames this season: “Big Red Brew Haus presented by Four Peaks Brewing Company” features a variety of beer selections, a traditional Brew Haus menu, pool tables and flat screen TV’s for fans to enjoy NFL action in a comfortable indoor environment. It opens Saturday at 4:00 PM and is located on the service level of the stadium. Fans can access the Brew Haus by entering at Gate 2 and taking the escalators down. NEW ON-SITE CASH PARKING: For the first time, the Cardinals will have two cash parking lots adjacent to the stadium for fans convenience. Coming from the south, fans can enter the Black Lot from Camelback and 95th Avenue; approaching from the north, fans can enter the Yellow Lot off of 91st Avenue just south of Maryland Avenue. Parking passes for these lots can also be purchased in advance online at www.azcardinals.com/cashparking or at www.parkingJuJu.com RIDESHARE ZONE: The Rideshare Zone is now located on the south side of University of Phoenix Stadium in the Black Lot (93rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road). When leaving the game, fans are encouraged to exit Gate 1 or Gate 3 and walk south along the new Black Lot pathway to meet their driver at the designated pick-up area. AZCARDINALS.COM: All of the Cardinals game day information for each home contest can also be found online at:www.azcardinals.com/stadium/experience-game-day CARDINALS TEAM SHOP: The Cardinals Team Shop is located near Gate 2 and opens to ticketed guests on Saturday at4:00 PM. The Cardinals Team Shop offers fans the biggest Cardinals merchandise selection all in one place. SECURITY PROCEDURES: In accordance with NFL best practices for stadium security, all fans will be subject to security screening prior to entry inside University of Phoenix Stadium along with inspection of all bags and carry-in items. The stadium employs the use of walk-through magnetometers to complete the screening process. Fans will be asked to ONLY remove cellphones, cameras and other large metal items from their pockets. Other items like keys, wallets, coins and belts do not need to be removed. To expedite stadium entry, the Cardinals also offer a “No Bag Line” option for those guests entering without any bags to be checked. Fans are reminded that security checkpoints are the busiest during the 30 minutes leading up to kickoff and are encouraged to enter early. NFL POLICY ON ACCEPTABLE BAGS: In accordance with NFL’s Public Safety Policy, fans can bring one of the following approved bags inside University of Phoenix Stadium: 12” x 6” x 12” clear plastic bag or; 1-Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag, or; Small Clutch bag no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” in size. Non-approved bags will be denied entry into the stadium and fans will be asked to return the bag to their vehicle or dispose of it. There are no lockers outside of the stadium to store items nor can any items be held by staff members. PROHIBITED ITEMS: All fans should be aware of items not permitted inside University of Phoenix Stadium. The 2018Cardinals A-Z Guide has the complete list of prohibited items and can be viewed at www.azcardinals.com/stadium/a-to-z-guide. FAN CODE OF CONDUCT: The Arizona Cardinals are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all fans at University of Phoenix Stadium, Sportsman’s Park and throughout our parking areas. All ticket holders should be familiar with the Cardinals Fan Code of Conduct. These guidelines can be found within the 2018Cardinals A-Z Guide and can be viewed at www.azcardinals.com/stadium/a-to-z-guide.<doc-sep>
The NFL is back and the Los Angeles Chargers will open their preseason in Glendale, Arizona as they travel to take on the new look Arizona Cardinals. Tonight, we should get our first look at the Chargers 2018 NFL Draft class, and also watch the beginning of some key positional battles: safety, linebacker, running back, wide receiver, among others. Game time Kickoff is set for Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. PT at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. TV schedule and TV channels The game will be televised on KABC-TV in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. Other affiliate stations that will have the game around the country are KFMB-TV (San Diego), KLAS (Las Vegas), KBAK/KBFX (Bakersfield), KGMB (Honolulu), KSWT (Yuma/Imperial Valley), KMIR (Palm Springs), KGPE-TV (Fresno) and KTVX-TV (Salt Lake City). Announcers: Play-by-play Spero Dedes, color analyst LaDainian Tomlinson, sideline Hayley Elwood Online stream NFL Game Pass offers live audio and re-airs after the game. DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket has expanded its online streaming service. Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required, and usual TV blackout rules apply even online). Radio Chargers radio is on KFI-AM 640 and called by Matt Smith, analyst Daniel Jeremiah, and sideline reporter Shannon Farren. The Spanish Broadcast is carried by KFWB-AM 980 called by Mario Solis and Jorge Villanueva. Odds Chargers -13.5 | O/U 44.5 All-time record: Chargers 9-4 Most recent meeting: Chargers 17-18 vs Arizona (September 8, 2014) Enemy blog: Revenge of the Birds | Twitter: @RevengeOfBirds| Facebook: Revenge of the Birds Bolts from the Blue on Twitter: @BFTB_Chargers Bolts from the Blue on Facebook