2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 Schedule
The 2026 NFL preseason Week 2 schedule runs from Thursday, August 20, through Sunday, August 23, featuring another full weekend of tune-up games before the regular season begins. Fans can follow the complete Week 2 NFL preseason schedule below with each matchup, kickoff time, and TV/streaming information in one place.
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
Week 2 NFL preseason quick look
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason gives fans another chance to watch starters, rookies, and key depth players before roster cuts get closer. National coverage includes games on ESPN, FOX, and NFL Network, while several others will air on local channels or the ESPN App.