​NFL preseason schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams to watch every game, week by week originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Nearly six months after the Seattle Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl champions, the NFL is back. The Hall of Fame Game leads into three full weeks of preseason action as teams gear up for the 2026 season and get their first real look at new players, coaches and schemes. While many established stars will get limited (if any) playing time in preseason games, there are plenty of storylines to follow in August. The spotlight will be on players returning from injury (most notably Patrick Mahomes), touted rookies led by Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza, and position battles across the league. Whatever your interests, the bottom line is there will be football to watch at last. Here’s when and where to tune in to every preseason game. Where to watch NFL preseason games in 2026TV channels: NBC, CBS, ESPN, NFL Network, local stationsLive streams:fubo, ESPN app, Prime Video, Paramount+, PeacockNFL preseason games will be broadcast across a variety of platforms. The league’s national partners — NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN and Prime Video — will have one exclusive game apiece during the preseason.The rest of the games will be broadcast in the participating teams’ local markets, but NFL Network will simulcast several games each week, as will the ESPN app via its Unlimited plan. See the full game schedule below. Fans can also stream many of the games on fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers so you can try before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)NFL preseason schedule 2026Hall of Fame GameDateGameTime (ET)WatchThu., Aug. 6Cardinals vs. Panthers^8 p.m.NBC, fubo, Peacock^ at Canton, OhioPreseason Week 1 gamesDateGameTime (ET)WatchThu., Aug. 13Bengals vs. Lions7 p.m.Local channelsSteelers vs. Packers7 p.m.NFL Network, fuboPatriots vs. Colts7:30 p.m.Local channelsRaiders vs. Cardinals8 p.m.Local channels, ESPN appTexans vs. Chargers8 p.m.Local channels49ers vs. Titans9 p.m.NFL Network, fuboFri., Aug. 14Falcons vs. Broncos7 p.m.Local channels, ESPN appJets vs. Buccaneers7 p.m.NFL Network, fuboCommanders vs. Dolphins7 p.m.Local channelsSat., Aug. 15Bills vs. Panthers1 p.m.Local channelsBears vs. Browns1 p.m.NFL Network, fuboGiants vs. Vikings1 p.m.Local channels, ESPN appChiefs vs. Rams4 p.m.NFL Network, fuboSaints vs. Jaguars4 p.m.Local channels, ESPN appRavens vs. Eagles7 p.m.Local channels, ESPN appSeahawks vs. Cowboys8 p.m.NFL Network, fuboPreseason Week 2 gamesDateGameTime (ET)WatchThu., Aug. 20Texans vs. Raiders8 p.m.ESPN, fubo, ESPN appChargers vs. 49ers10 p.m.NFL Network, fuboFri., Aug. 21Steelers vs. Jets7 p.m.NFL Network, fuboJaguars vs. Panthers7:30 p.m.Local channels, ESPN appBroncos vs. Packers9 p.m.NFL N