2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule

ByJason Day Updated on

The 2026 NFL preseason officially begins with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 6, and Week 1 runs from August 13-15, featuring a full slate of exhibition matchups across the league. Fans can use the schedule below to see who plays, when each game starts, where it’s being played, and how to watch on TV or mobile devices.

2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game

Thursday, August 6

  • Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals – 8:00 PM ET – Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton, Ohio – TV: NBC / Peacock

2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 Schedule

Thursday, August 13

  • Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals – 7:00 PM ET – Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio – TV: Local
  • Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:00 PM ET – Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – 7:30 PM ET – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts – TV: Local
  • Arizona Cardinals at Las Vegas Raiders – 8:00 PM ET – Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada – TV: ESPN App
  • Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Texans – 8:00 PM ET – NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas – TV: Local
  • Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers – 9:00 PM ET – Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California – TV: NFL Network / Local

Friday, August 14

  • Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons – 7:00 PM ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia – TV: ESPN App
  • Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders – 7:00 PM ET – Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland – TV: Local
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – 7:00 PM ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey – TV: NFL Network / Local

Saturday, August 15

  • Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills – 1:00 PM ET – Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York – TV: Local
  • Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears – 1:00 PM ET – Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants – 1:00 PM ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey – TV: ESPN App
  • Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints – 4:00 PM ET – Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana – TV: ESPN App
  • Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs – 4:00 PM ET – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri – TV: NFL Network / Local
  • Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens – 7:00 PM ET – M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland – TV: ESPN App
  • Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks – 8:00 PM ET – Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington – TV: NFL Network / Local

Quick look at NFL preseason Week 1

The opening week of the 2026 NFL preseason gives fans an early look at rookie debuts, quarterback battles, and roster competitions before the regular season begins. The national TV schedule includes several games on NFL Network, while others will air on local broadcasts or the ESPN App depending on your market.

If you’re tracking the full preseason slate, the Panthers and Cardinals kick things off in the Hall of Fame Game, while teams like the Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Seahawks, Eagles, and Ravens headline the first full weekend of action.