The 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule is past the halfway mark. Twenty two of the 49 games are done, including the first five of Week 2: Las Vegas edged Houston 22-20, San Francisco routed the Chargers 41-17, the Jets shut out Pittsburgh 17-0, Carolina beat Jacksonville 34-17 and Green Bay handled Denver 33-13. Ten more games land Saturday, August 22, and the preseason ends Saturday, August 29.
Twenty seven games remain. NFL Network carries 10 of them live and six more stream in the ESPN App. FOX, Prime Video and CBS each still hold one exclusive national window. NBC and ESPN have already used theirs. Every other game airs on local affiliates in the two competing markets and streams on NFL+ outside them.
Below you get every completed result, every remaining game with its date, ET kickoff and channel, 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 | In progress. 5 of 16 played |
| Preseason Week 3 | Thu, Aug 27 to Sat, Aug 29 | 16 games |
| 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 due 1:00 PM ET, then squads of up to 17 |
| 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 once the roster battles are 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 stream nationally for ESPN Unlimited subscribers, subject to out of market rules. Check local listings on game day, since times can move.
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 (August 20 to 23)
| GAME | DATE | RESULT OR KICKOFF (ET) | 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 | 12:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Bills at Browns | Sat, Aug 22 | 1:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Falcons at Colts | Sat, Aug 22 | 1:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Ravens at Vikings | Sat, Aug 22 | 1:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Saints at Rams | Sat, Aug 22 | 4:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Giants at Dolphins | Sat, Aug 22 | 4:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Bears at Bengals | Sat, Aug 22 | 7:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Eagles at Patriots | Sat, Aug 22 | 7:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Chiefs at Buccaneers | Sat, Aug 22 | 7:30 PM | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Cowboys at Cardinals | Sat, Aug 22 | 10:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Seahawks at Titans | Sun, Aug 23 | 8:00 PM | FOX |
Preseason Week 3 (August 27 to 29)
| GAME | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers at Bills | Thu, Aug 27 | 7:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Patriots at Browns | Thu, Aug 27 | 8:00 PM | Prime Video |
| 49ers at Raiders | Thu, Aug 27 | 8:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Rams at Chargers | Thu, Aug 27 | 10:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Commanders at Ravens | Fri, Aug 28 | 6:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Texans at Panthers | Fri, Aug 28 | 7:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Falcons at Dolphins | Fri, Aug 28 | 7:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Buccaneers at Jaguars | Fri, Aug 28 | 7:30 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Giants at Jets | Fri, Aug 28 | 7:30 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Saints at Cowboys | Fri, Aug 28 | 8:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Cardinals at Packers | Fri, Aug 28 | 8:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+ |
| Seahawks at Chiefs | Fri, Aug 28 | 8:00 PM | Local TV, NFL+, ESPN App |
| Bengals at Eagles | Fri, Aug 28 | 8:00 PM | CBS |
| Vikings at Broncos | Fri, Aug 28 | 9:00 PM | 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 TIME (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| NBC and Peacock | Hall of Fame Game. Played, Panthers 33-30 | Thu, Aug 6, 8:00 PM |
| ESPN | Raiders at Texans. Played, Raiders 22-20 | Thu, Aug 20, 8:00 PM |
| FOX | Seahawks at Titans | Sun, Aug 23, 8:00 PM |
| Prime Video | Patriots at Browns | Thu, Aug 27, 8:00 PM |
| CBS | Bengals at Eagles | Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM |
| NFL Network | 10 live games left of 19, all 48 available on replay | Aug 22 to Aug 29 |
| ESPN App | 6 out of market games left of 12, for ESPN Unlimited | Aug 22 to Aug 28 |
NFL Network joined the ESPN App on July 30, 2026, so an ESPN Unlimited plan covers 32 live preseason games across the full three weeks: the 19 NFL Network windows, the 12 app exclusives, and the Raiders at Texans national game. Sixteen of those are still to play. The app games are marked in the week tables above and stay subject to out of market blackouts.
How to Watch the 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule Without Cable
No cable box needed. Prices are US base rates as of August 22, 2026, before taxes and promotions, listed cheapest first.
| SERVICE | PRICE | WHAT IT COVERS FOR THE REST OF THE PRESEASON |
|---|---|---|
| TV antenna | Free after hardware | Your team’s in market games plus the FOX and CBS national windows |
| Prime Video | Included with Amazon Prime | Patriots at Browns on August 27 only |
| NFL+ | $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Every out of market game left, plus the NFL Network stream |
| Peacock Premium | $12.99/mo, raised from $10.99 on Aug 18 | NBC games. Its only preseason game has already been played |
| NFL+ Premium | $14.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Everything in NFL+, plus full replays, condensed games and All 22 film |
| Sling Select | From $19.99/mo | NFL Network, FS1 and FX. No ESPN on this tier |
| ESPN Unlimited | $29.99/mo, rising to $31.99 on Sep 17 | ESPN, NFL Network and the app exclusives, 16 games still to play |
| Sling Essentials and Select | From $34.99/mo | Cheapest pairing of ESPN and NFL Network on one bill |
| Sling TV Blue | From $45.99/mo | NFL Network, FOX and FS1. ESPN stays on Sling Orange |
| Fubo Sports | $64.99/mo | NFL Network, the four broadcast networks, and ESPN Unlimited included |
| DirecTV MySports | $64.99/mo | Same mix, with ESPN Unlimited included. Locals in select markets |
| YouTube TV Sports | $64.99/mo | NFL Network, ESPN and local NBC, FOX, CBS and ABC |
| YouTube TV (full) | $82.99/mo | The Sports plan channels plus the complete lineup |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo with ads | NFL Network, ESPN and local affiliates, bundled with Disney+ |
Quick picks:
- Best value: an antenna for local and national games plus NFL+ at $6.99 for everything out of market.
- Following a team in another state: NFL+ alone covers every out of market game live.
- ESPN and NFL Network on a budget: the Sling Essentials and Select bundle from $34.99.
- Most games in one app: ESPN Unlimited covers 16 of the 27 games left, though the price rises to $31.99 on September 17.
- One bill on the living room TV: any $64.99 sports bundle. Fubo Sports and DirecTV MySports include ESPN Unlimited, so they cover the app exclusives too.
Three things worth knowing before you subscribe. No single service carries every game, because the Prime Video window sits outside every pay TV package. NFL+ never carries your own team’s local preseason broadcast, so use an antenna or your club’s app for in market games. And NFL+ Premium annual is 20 percent off through September 21, which brings it to about $79.99 for the first year.
What the First Two Weeks Told Us
Starters have seen a series or two, and most will sit out Week 3 entirely. The real drama is at the back of the roster, because the league moved its cut deadline up to Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 PM ET from the old Tuesday date. Every fringe player has two games left to make a case.
- Fernando Mendoza is learning in public. The first pick of the 2026 draft threw a touchdown to Jack Bech in Week 1, then a pick six in Las Vegas’ 22-20 comeback win at Houston on August 20. He gets one more look on August 27 against San Francisco.
- Aaron Rodgers sat out Week 2. Mike McCarthy held him and Mason Rudolph back for workload management, not injury, and Pittsburgh lost 17-0 to the Jets. Rodgers beat his old Green Bay team 28-9 in Week 1. The Steelers visit Buffalo on August 27.
- A.J. Brown faces Philadelphia tonight. Traded to New England in June, he dislocated a thumb in joint practice with the Eagles, popped it back in, missed no reps and caught two touchdowns from Drake Maye. Eagles at Patriots kicks off at 7:00 PM ET on NFL Network.
- New head coaches are still finding their footing. Robert Saleh and Jesse Minter won their debuts, Todd Monken and John Harbaugh lost theirs, and Joe Brady’s Bills beat Carolina. Monken’s Browns host Buffalo and Minter’s Ravens visit Minnesota on August 22.
- 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 start and end?
It began Thursday, August 6, with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, which Carolina won 33-30 over Arizona. Week 1 was played August 13 to 15. Week 2 runs August 20 to 23 and is in progress. The preseason ends Saturday, August 29, with Lions at Colts at 1:00 PM ET and Bears at Titans at 6:00 PM ET.
What are the 2026 NFL preseason results so far?
Twenty two of the 49 games are complete. Week 1 highlights: Pittsburgh beat Green Bay 28-9, Chicago beat Cleveland 34-10, Baltimore beat Philadelphia 24-7 and Dallas beat Seattle 17-7, while Colts at Patriots ended 13-13 because preseason games do not go to overtime. Week 2 so far: Raiders 22 Texans 20, 49ers 41 Chargers 17, Jets 17 Steelers 0, Panthers 34 Jaguars 17 and Packers 33 Broncos 13. Full tables are above.
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.
Which 2026 preseason games are on national TV?
Five networks hold exclusive windows. NBC had the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 and ESPN had Raiders at Texans on August 20, both now played. Still to come: FOX has Seahawks at Titans on August 23, Prime Video has Patriots at Browns on August 27, and CBS has Bengals at Eagles on August 28. NFL Network carries 19 live games in total and the ESPN App streams 12 more.
How can I watch the rest of the NFL preseason without cable?
A TV antenna picks up your in market games and the FOX and CBS national windows for free. NFL+ at $6.99 a month adds every out of market game plus NFL Network. Sports bundles from YouTube TV, DirecTV and Fubo cost $64.99 a month and carry NFL Network, ESPN and local affiliates. The cheapest way to get ESPN and NFL Network together is the Sling Essentials and Select bundle from $34.99.
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. Note that the NFL limits live local and primetime regular season games to phones and tablets.
How much does ESPN Unlimited cost and what does it show?
ESPN Unlimited is $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year, rising to $31.99 and $319.99 on September 17, 2026. It carries ESPN, the NFL Network channel that joined the app on July 30, and 12 preseason app exclusives. That is 32 live preseason games in total, 16 of which are still to play.
When are the 2026 NFL roster cuts?
Clubs must reduce to 53 players by 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, August 30, which is earlier than the Tuesday deadline used in past seasons. Waiver claims are due at 1:00 PM ET on Monday, August 31, after which teams build practice squads of up to 17 players.
The 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule has 27 games left through August 29, and they are the ones that decide who survives the cut to 53. Save the free printable PDF above, pair an antenna with NFL+ or a $64.99 sports bundle, and you will not miss a kickoff. We update the result tables after every weekend.
For the season ahead, grab our 2026 NFL schedule printable and the full list of NFL teams by division.