The 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule ends today. Forty seven of the 49 games are complete, and only two are left: Lions at Colts at 1:00 PM ET and Bears at Titans at 6:00 PM ET, both on NFL Network. Every club then has to cut from 90 players to 53 by 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 30.
All five national windows have been used. NBC had the Hall of Fame Game, ESPN had Raiders at Texans, FOX had Seahawks at Titans, Prime Video had Patriots at Browns and CBS had Bengals at Eagles. Both remaining games sit on NFL Network, so any service carrying that channel gets you the finish.
Below you get every result, the two remaining kickoffs, current streaming prices, and a free printable PDF.
2026 NFL Preseason Schedule: Key Dates
| EVENT | DATE | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Fame Game | Thu, Aug 6 | Complete. Panthers 33, Cardinals 30 on the final play |
| Class of 2026 Enshrinement | Sat, Aug 8 | Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri |
| Preseason Week 1 | Thu, Aug 13 to Sat, Aug 15 | Complete. 16 games, one tie |
| Preseason Week 2 | Thu, Aug 20 to Sun, Aug 23 | Complete. 16 games |
| Preseason Week 3 | Thu, Aug 27 to Sat, Aug 29 | 14 of 16 played, two left today |
| Roster cutdown to 53 | Sun, Aug 30 | 6:00 PM ET deadline, moved up from the old Tuesday date |
| Waivers and practice squads | Mon, Aug 31 | Claims expire 1:00 PM ET, then squads of 16, or 17 with an international player |
| Regular season kickoff | Wed, Sep 9 | Patriots at Seahawks, 8:20 PM ET, NBC and Peacock |
Every club plays three games. Carolina and Arizona play four because of Canton, so the full slate is 49 matchups. There is no Week 4, which leaves teams a clear week between their last exhibition and the September opener.
Free Printable 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule PDF
The free PDF below lists all 49 games by week with dates, ET kickoff times, and the TV channel for each matchup, sized to fit one page. There is room beside each game to write in the final score.
Print it for the fridge or save it to your phone. It pairs with our 2026 NFL regular season printable schedule now that the roster battles are almost settled.
Full 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule by Week
Dates, kickoff times, and networks match the NFL’s official schedule, and results come from the league’s final box scores. Local TV means broadcast affiliates in the home and visiting markets, plus a live NFL+ stream outside those markets. Games also marked ESPN App streamed nationally for ESPN Unlimited subscribers, subject to out of market rules.
Hall of Fame Game Result (Thursday, August 6)
| GAME | DATE | RESULT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. Cardinals (Canton, OH) | Thu, Aug 6 | Panthers 33, Cardinals 30 | NBC, Peacock |
Preseason Week 1 Results (August 13 to 15)
| GAME | DATE | RESULT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions at Bengals | Thu, Aug 13 | Bengals 16, Lions 14 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Packers at Steelers | Thu, Aug 13 | Steelers 28, Packers 9 | NFL Network |
| Colts at Patriots | Thu, Aug 13 | Tied 13-13 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Chargers at Texans | Thu, Aug 13 | Chargers 27, Texans 7 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Cardinals at Raiders | Thu, Aug 13 | Cardinals 27, Raiders 14 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Titans at 49ers | Thu, Aug 13 | Titans 19, 49ers 13 | NFL Network |
| Broncos at Falcons | Fri, Aug 14 | Broncos 27, Falcons 7 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Buccaneers at Jets | Fri, Aug 14 | Buccaneers 24, Jets 16 | NFL Network |
| Dolphins at Commanders | Fri, Aug 14 | Commanders 20, Dolphins 7 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Panthers at Bills | Sat, Aug 15 | Bills 29, Panthers 14 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Browns at Bears | Sat, Aug 15 | Bears 34, Browns 10 | NFL Network |
| Vikings at Giants | Sat, Aug 15 | Vikings 13, Giants 10 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Rams at Chiefs | Sat, Aug 15 | Rams 20, Chiefs 12 | NFL Network |
| Jaguars at Saints | Sat, Aug 15 | Jaguars 24, Saints 20 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Eagles at Ravens | Sat, Aug 15 | Ravens 24, Eagles 7 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Cowboys at Seahawks | Sat, Aug 15 | Cowboys 17, Seahawks 7 | NFL Network |
Preseason Week 2 Results (August 20 to 23)
| GAME | DATE | RESULT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders at Texans | Thu, Aug 20 | Raiders 22, Texans 20 | ESPN |
| 49ers at Chargers | Thu, Aug 20 | 49ers 41, Chargers 17 | NFL Network |
| Jets at Steelers | Fri, Aug 21 | Jets 17, Steelers 0 | NFL Network |
| Panthers at Jaguars | Fri, Aug 21 | Panthers 34, Jaguars 17 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Packers at Broncos | Fri, Aug 21 | Packers 33, Broncos 13 | NFL Network |
| Commanders at Lions | Sat, Aug 22 | Lions 17, Commanders 13 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Bills at Browns | Sat, Aug 22 | Bills 31, Browns 7 | NFL Network |
| Falcons at Colts | Sat, Aug 22 | Falcons 34, Colts 6 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Ravens at Vikings | Sat, Aug 22 | Ravens 13, Vikings 3 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Saints at Rams | Sat, Aug 22 | Rams 34, Saints 0 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Giants at Dolphins | Sat, Aug 22 | Giants 26, Dolphins 3 | NFL Network |
| Bears at Bengals | Sat, Aug 22 | Bengals 27, Bears 9 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Eagles at Patriots | Sat, Aug 22 | Patriots 24, Eagles 21 | NFL Network |
| Chiefs at Buccaneers | Sat, Aug 22 | Buccaneers 16, Chiefs 15 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Cowboys at Cardinals | Sat, Aug 22 | Cowboys 34, Cardinals 13 | NFL Network |
| Seahawks at Titans | Sun, Aug 23 | Titans 19, Seahawks 16 | FOX |
Preseason Week 3 (August 27 to 29)
| GAME | DATE | RESULT OR KICKOFF (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers at Bills | Thu, Aug 27 | Bills 28, Steelers 27 | NFL Network |
| Patriots at Browns | Thu, Aug 27 | Browns 37, Patriots 13 | Prime Video |
| 49ers at Raiders | Thu, Aug 27 | 49ers 18, Raiders 12 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Rams at Chargers | Thu, Aug 27 | Rams 20, Chargers 18 | NFL Network |
| Commanders at Ravens | Fri, Aug 28 | Ravens 41, Commanders 3 | NFL Network |
| Texans at Panthers | Fri, Aug 28 | Panthers 16, Texans 13 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Falcons at Dolphins | Fri, Aug 28 | Falcons 17, Dolphins 12 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Buccaneers at Jaguars | Fri, Aug 28 | Jaguars 19, Buccaneers 0 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Giants at Jets | Fri, Aug 28 | Giants 23, Jets 6 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Saints at Cowboys | Fri, Aug 28 | Saints 27, Cowboys 24 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Cardinals at Packers | Fri, Aug 28 | Packers 42, Cardinals 38 | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Seahawks at Chiefs | Fri, Aug 28 | Tied 9-9 | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Bengals at Eagles | Fri, Aug 28 | Bengals 30, Eagles 13 | CBS |
| Vikings at Broncos | Fri, Aug 28 | Broncos 34, Vikings 6 | NFL Network |
| Lions at Colts | Sat, Aug 29 | 1:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Bears at Titans | Sat, Aug 29 | 6:00 PM | NFL Network |
National TV Windows and the ESPN App
| NETWORK | COVERAGE | DATE AND RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| NFL Network | 19 live games. Two left: Lions at Colts and Bears at Titans | Sat, Aug 29, 1:00 and 6:00 PM |
| NBC and Peacock | Hall of Fame Game | Aug 6. Panthers 33, Cardinals 30 |
| ESPN | Raiders at Texans | Aug 20. Raiders 22, Texans 20 |
| FOX | Seahawks at Titans | Aug 23. Titans 19, Seahawks 16 |
| Prime Video | Patriots at Browns, streaming exclusive | Aug 27. Browns 37, Patriots 13 |
| CBS | Bengals at Eagles | Aug 28. Bengals 30, Eagles 13 |
| ESPN App | 12 out of market games, all now played | Aug 13 to Aug 28 |
NFL Network joined the ESPN App on July 30, 2026, so an ESPN Unlimited plan covered 32 live preseason games: the 19 NFL Network windows, the 12 app exclusives, and the Raiders at Texans national game. Two of those are still to play today.
How to Watch the 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule Without Cable
Both remaining games are on NFL Network, so that is the only channel that matters today. Prices are US base rates as of August 29, 2026, before taxes and promotions, listed cheapest first.
| SERVICE | PRICE | CARRIES NFL NETWORK | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV antenna | Free after hardware | No | Local simulcast only in the Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago and Nashville markets |
| NFL+ | $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Yes | Cheapest way to see both games out of market |
| Peacock Premium | $12.99/mo, raised from $10.99 on Aug 18 | No | Its only preseason game was Canton |
| NFL+ Premium | $14.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Yes | Adds full replays, condensed games and All 22 film |
| Sling Select | From $19.99/mo | Yes | Also FS1 and FX. No ESPN on this tier |
| ESPN Unlimited | $29.99/mo, rising to $31.99 on Sep 17 | Yes | Annual also rises, $299.99 to $319.99 |
| Sling Essentials and Select | From $34.99/mo | Yes | Cheapest pairing of ESPN and NFL Network |
| Sling TV Blue | From $45.99/mo | Yes | Plus FOX and FS1. ESPN stays on Sling Orange |
| Fubo Sports | $64.99/mo | Yes | ESPN Unlimited included |
| DirecTV MySports | $64.99/mo | Yes | ESPN Unlimited included. Locals in select markets |
| YouTube TV Sports | $64.99/mo | Yes | Plus ESPN and local NBC, FOX, CBS and ABC |
| YouTube TV (full) | $82.99/mo | Yes | The Sports plan channels plus the complete lineup |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo with ads | Yes | Bundled with Disney+. Ad free is $99.99 |
For today, NFL+ at $6.99 is the cheapest route to both games. If you are subscribing for the season rather than the last two exhibitions, note that ESPN Unlimited rises to $31.99 on September 17, and NFL+ Premium annual is 20 percent off through September 21, which brings it to about $79.99 for the first year.
What the 2026 Preseason Told Us
- Two ties, no overtime. Colts at Patriots finished 13-13 on August 13 and Seahawks at Chiefs finished 9-9 on August 28. Preseason games do not go to overtime, so both stand.
- Aaron Rodgers never took a snap. Mike McCarthy sat him in all three Steelers games and handed the work to Drew Allar, Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. Pittsburgh still beat Green Bay 28-9 in the opener.
- Neither did A.J. Brown. Traded from Philadelphia to New England in June, he sat out all three Patriots games, including the meeting with his old team.
- Fernando Mendoza played every week and struggled. The first pick of the draft finished the preseason 25 of 40 for 240 yards with one touchdown, two interceptions and four sacks, including a pick on his second snap against San Francisco. Head coach Klint Kubiak has been publicly patient about the learning curve.
- Cuts are already landing. Taylor Rapp, Cedric Tillman, Cody Ford, Jamaree Salyer, Cedrick Wilson and Noah Brown are among the recognizable names released ahead of Sunday’s deadline, with more to follow when clubs drop from 90 to 53.
- Two openers in view. Seattle hosts New England on September 9 in a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which the Seahawks won 29-13. The 49ers and Rams then meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 10, the league’s first regular season game in Australia.
FAQs About the 2026 NFL Preseason
When does the 2026 NFL preseason end?
Today, Saturday, August 29. The last two games are Lions at Colts at 1:00 PM ET and Bears at Titans at 6:00 PM ET, both on NFL Network. The preseason began on August 6 with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, which Carolina won 33-30 over Arizona.
What are the 2026 NFL preseason results?
Forty seven of the 49 games are complete. Week 3 finals included Ravens 41 Commanders 3, Browns 37 Patriots 13, Broncos 34 Vikings 6, Bengals 30 Eagles 13, Bills 28 Steelers 27, Saints 27 Cowboys 24 and a 42-38 shootout between the Packers and Cardinals. Full tables for all three weeks are above.
Were there any ties in the 2026 NFL preseason?
Two. Colts at Patriots ended 13-13 on August 13 and Seahawks at Chiefs ended 9-9 on August 28. Preseason games do not go to overtime, so a game level after four quarters is recorded as a tie.
How many preseason games does each NFL team play in 2026?
Three. Carolina and Arizona play four because of the Hall of Fame Game, which makes 49 games in total: 16 in each of the three weeks plus Canton. There is no Week 4.
How can I watch the last two preseason games?
Both Lions at Colts and Bears at Titans are on NFL Network. NFL+ at $6.99 a month is the cheapest way to stream them out of market. Sling Select from $19.99, ESPN Unlimited at $29.99, and the $64.99 sports bundles from YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo all carry NFL Network too. Viewers in the Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago and Nashville markets can also watch on their local station.
Which 2026 preseason games were on national TV?
Five. NBC had the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, ESPN had Raiders at Texans on August 20, FOX had Seahawks at Titans on August 23, Prime Video had Patriots at Browns on August 27, and CBS had Bengals at Eagles on August 28. NFL Network carried 19 live games and the ESPN App streamed 12 more.
Does NFL+ show every 2026 preseason game?
No. NFL+ costs $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year and streams every out of market preseason game plus the NFL Network channel. It does not carry your own team’s local broadcast, the ESPN App exclusives, or the Prime Video game. NFL+ Premium at $14.99 a month adds replays and All 22 film. The NFL also limits live local and primetime regular season games to phones and tablets.
When are the 2026 NFL roster cuts?
Clubs must reduce from 90 players to 53 by 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 30, which is earlier than the Tuesday deadline used in past seasons. Waiver claims expire at 1:00 PM ET on Monday, August 31, after which teams build practice squads of 16 players, or 17 with a qualifying international player.
The 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule closes today with two games on NFL Network, and by Sunday evening every roster is down to 53. Save the free printable PDF above, then switch over to the regular season, which kicks off Wednesday, September 9.
For the season ahead, grab our 2026 NFL schedule printable and the full list of NFL teams by division.