Cardinals preseason schedule features Chiefs opener and major defensive debuts

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GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have officially unveiled their 2025 preseason schedule, which includes three games against AFC West teams and national coverage on NFL Network for two of them.

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Arizona kicks off its preseason at home against the Kansas City Chiefs on Aug. 9 at 5 p.m., followed by a road matchup in Denver against the Broncos on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The final dress rehearsal will be Aug. 23 when the Las Vegas Raiders visit State Farm Stadium for a 7 p.m. game.

Cardinals Preseason schedule:

• Aug. 9: vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 5 p.m. (NFL Network)
• Aug. 16: at Denver Broncos at 6:30 p.m. (NFL Network)
• Aug. 23: vs. Las Vegas Raiders at 7 p.m.

Before beginning its journey against the New Orleans Saints on Sept 7th, Arizona will test its new, shiny defense against two playoff teams from last year. Since it’s the preseason, the amount of first-string snaps from either the Broncos or Chiefs will be limited. Regardless, fans will be ecstatic to see the retooled front seven in action.

Pro Bowler like Josh Sweat will get his first taste of the Red Sea, while Calais Campbell makes his glorious return. Rookies like Walter Nolen and Will Johnson get their feet wet with NFL speed before being thrown in the water of the regular season. Both were projected top 15 picks in the NFL draft and join an elite Cardinals defense.

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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports