2026 NFL Preseason Schedule

ByJason Day Updated on

The 2026 NFL preseason schedule starts with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 6, and continues through Preseason Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 before the regular season begins in September. NFL fans can find the full 2026 preseason game schedule below, including every matchup, date, kickoff time, and TV/streaming coverage in one place.

2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game

Thursday, August 6

  • Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals – 8:00 PM ET – TV: NBC / Peacock

2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule

Thursday, August 13

  • Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals – 7:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – 7:30 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders – 8:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans – 8:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers – 9:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Friday, August 14

  • Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons – 7:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders – 7:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – 7:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Saturday, August 15

  • Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills – 1:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears – 1:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants – 1:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints – 4:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs – 4:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens – 7:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – 8:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule

Thursday, August 20

  • Las Vegas Raiders at Houston Texans – 8:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN
  • San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers – 10:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Friday, August 21

  • New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars – 7:30 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos – 9:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Saturday, August 22

  • Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions – 12:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings – 1:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams – 4:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • New York Giants at Miami Dolphins – 4:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals – 7:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots – 7:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 7:30 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – 10:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Sunday, August 23

  • Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans – 8:00 PM ET – TV: FOX

2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule

Thursday, August 27

  • Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills – 7:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns – 8:00 PM ET – TV: Prime Video
  • San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders – 8:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers – 10:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Friday, August 28

  • Washington Commanders at Baltimore Ravens – 6:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins – 7:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers – 7:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • New York Giants at New York Jets – 7:30 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars – 7:30 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Arizona Cardinals at Green Bay Packers – 8:00 PM ET – TV: Local
  • Cincinnati Bengals at Philadelphia Eagles – 8:00 PM ET – TV: CBS / Paramount+
  • New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys – 8:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs – 8:00 PM ET – TV: ESPN App
  • Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – 9:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

Saturday, August 29

  • Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Chicago Bears at Tennessee Titans – 6:00 PM ET – TV: NFL Network / Local

2026 NFL preseason quick look

The 2026 NFL preseason gives fans an early look at rookie debuts, quarterback battles, and roster competitions before the regular season opens. From the Hall of Fame Game in Canton to the final Week 3 tune-up games, the full preseason schedule includes national coverage on NBC, ESPN, FOX, CBS, Prime Video, NFL Network, Peacock, Paramount+, plus local broadcasts and ESPN App streams depending on the matchup.